Staying Warm and Grounded: Using Electric Blankets with Grounded Kiwi Grounding Mats for Beds
Winter is coming!
As winter sets in, many of us seek the comforting embrace of electric blankets for warmth. But are they truly safe?
Electric blankets can be used safely if you follow some important precautions: always unplug them once your bed is warm, avoid using damaged or faulty blankets, and never leave them on while sleeping. While they provide cozy comfort, continuous use throughout the night can pose risks, including dehydration, overheating, and potential electrical hazards. Watch the two videos below to see how safety measures, including the use of grounding products, can improve your well-being.
While electric blankets offer coziness, they can pose health risks, including dehydration, lethargy, and electrical hazards. The constant heat from these blankets can cause the body to lose moisture through the skin, leading to mild dehydration overnight. In addition, sleeping in a warm environment for extended periods may lower your body's alertness in the morning, leaving you feeling more lethargic. Additionally, the electrical field they emit during use can cause discomfort or harm while we sleep. Our sleep is the most important part of the day! Your body needs the best help it can get.
At Grounded Kiwi, we stress the importance of unplugging electric blankets once your bed is warm to minimise these risks. Keep in mind that residual voltage may still linger in the wires even after they're turned off. Residual voltage is the small amount of electrical charge that can remain in the blanket's wiring after it has been switched off. This leftover voltage is important because it can still interact with your body, potentially affecting your comfort and sleep quality, even if the blanket isn't generating heat.
Our Grounding Mats effectively neutralise the electrical charge buildup induced by electric blankets, promoting comfort and overall well-being. The mat works by connecting you to the earth’s natural energy through a conductive material, safely redirecting excess electrical charge away from your body. When you touch the grounding mat, any buildup of voltage from sources like electric blankets is gently released into the ground through the mat, along the cord, and finally into the Earth itself, helping restore a more natural electrical state for your body while you sleep.
Watch below as I perform a body voltage test to measure the A/C voltage in my body while using a standard electric blanket without my grounding mat on the bed.
Now check out the massive difference when we use a Grounded Kiwi Grounding Mat for bed on top of the electric blanket.
In summary, staying warm and grounded this winter is possible by integrating Grounded Kiwi's grounding mats or earthing sheet with electric blankets. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep while experiencing the benefits of grounding. Numerous studies have shown that grounding can improve sleep quality, reduce inflammation, and support overall well-being. In addition, many customers have shared testimonials about feeling more rested and experiencing fewer aches after incorporating Grounded Kiwi products into their nightly routine. Keep cozy and grounded this winter with Grounded Kiwi.
In addition to electric blankets, you can explore alternative warming options, such as hot water bottles. Using a hot water bottle is not only cozy but completely safe, even when earthing.
