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Technology
Lauren Jeffries

Millions urged not to use an electric blanket if you sleep on this type of mattress

A hand pressing into a memory foam mattress with a small image of an electric blanket.

The evenings are getting colder and darker, and with the cost of energy always rising, people are opting for lower cost alternatives to putting the heating on. And one popular solution is to add an electric blanket to your bed.

They’re warm, cozy and — most importantly — cheap. So it’s not surprising that people all over the country are ditching even the best duvets and replacing them with a heated throw. But most people don’t realise there’s one type of mattress that you shouldn’t use an electric blanket with.

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