Mums share urgent warning about hot water bottle mistake – here’s what NOT to do if you want to avoid a burn
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IT'S well and truly hot water bottle season but be sure not to make a common mistake. If you skip a vital step then you may be increasing your risk of getting burned this winter. While people recently learned about the expiration dates on their hot water bottles, the Mirror has reported on another safety tip worth noting.
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They referenced a video by a woman on TikTok demonstrating the correct way to fill a hot water bottle. TikTok user Liv explained that "hot water bottles are not designed to have boiling water in them.". Instead, she recommended opting for hot water of around 60-degrees Celsius.
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"Kettles boil typically to 100-degrees Celsius so if you put your kettle on and stop it halfway through, you’re going to be about right," she told her audience. And if you forget to stop your kettle, don't fret, you can simply add some cold water to your bottle to cool it down slightly.
For anyone who wants to be extra careful, Liv suggested using a thermometer to measure the temperature of your water. She also explained why you should only ever fill your bottle half way up. After adding the water, she demonstrated how to "squeeze out the excess air and then put the lid on.".
She squeezed the bottle against herself, making sure the water didn't reach all the way to the top in case it overflowed. "You basically then screw it on while still squeezing it at the same," she told her followers. According to the TikToker, this step helps to ensure there is room for the steam to expand inside.
