ALDI has brought back a £7 gadget that keeps you warm without having to whack on the heating.
Shoppers went wild when the popular item first hit the shelves, and for those who missed out, the budget retailer has restocked it.
With energy bills having risen from 1 October and the Winter Fuel Payment scrapped for millions, turning up the heating is simply not affordable for many Britons.
This clever long hot water bottle offers the perfect solution to staying warm as temperatures plummet.
The bottles are designed to stretch the length of your body, keeping everything from your elbows to your toes snug and cosy.
They come with soft, comfortable covers in four stylish colours: purple, blue, brown, and grey.
Aldi said: “Heat yourself up with this Long Hot Water Bottle by Kirkton House.
“This helpful heating accessory will help you stay warm as the temperatures drop.
“A soft, comfortable, and stylish heating accessory that you’ll love.”
Aldi is selling the long hot water bottle for £6.99, which appears to be the cheapest option on the market.
Dunelm currently offers a teddy bear long hot water bottle for £9.80.
Boots has reduced the price of its long hot water bottle from £17 to £8.49, beating Dunelm.
Amazon’s latest deal is cheaper still, with the price slashed from £13 to £7.99.
While Amazon’s offer undercuts both Dunelm and Boots, Aldi remains the most affordable at just £6.99.
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That’s not all the discount retailer has on offer.
If a traditional hot water bottle is more your style, you can grab a grey hot water bottle for just £4.49.
This smaller winter essential even comes with a fleece-lined eye mask to help you sleep peacefully.
Aldi is also stocking fleece-lined slipper socks for just £3.99.
If you’re hoping to tackle a draught in your home without breaking the bank, Aldi is currently offering a Draught Excluder from Kirkton House for just £5.99.
Available in four designs, the product is designed to be placed inside your door to prevent cold air from blowing in.
And even if you haven’t noticed a draught in your home, it is still ideal for reducing loss of heat from your room.
However, shoppers will need to act fast to snap up these bargains, as they’re only available while stocks last.
Aldi does not offer home deliveries, but you can check with your nearest store to see if the products are in stock before making the trip.
Shoppers can find their nearest store using the Aldi store finder tool.
Laura Court-Jones, Small Business Editor at Bionic shared her tips.
1. Turn your heating down by one degree
You probably won’t even notice this tiny temperature difference, but what you will notice is a saving on your energy bills as a result. Just taking your thermostat down a notch is a quick way to start saving fast. This one small action only takes seconds to carry out and could potentially slash your heating bills by £171.70.
2. Switch appliances and lights off
It sounds simple, but fully turning off appliances and lights that are not in use can reduce your energy bills, especially in winter. Turning off lights and appliances when they are not in use, can save you up to £20 a year on your energy bills
3. Install a smart meter
Smart meters are a great way to keep control over your energy use, largely because they allow you to see where and when your gas and electricity is being used.
4. Consider switching energy supplier
No matter how happy you are with your current energy supplier, they may not be providing you with the best deals, especially if you’ve let a fixed-rate contract expire without arranging a new one. If you haven’t browsed any alternative tariffs lately, then you may not be aware that there are better options out there.
