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People should ensure that they use hot, but not boiling, water when filling the hot water bottle up. Placing the bottle in a covering or wrapping it in a towel can help maintain its heat and minimize injuries such as burns.
Individuals may also find that regularly replacing some of the water with hotter water helps prevent the product from cooling down. When should you throw out a hot water bottle? However, if a person notices any damage to the hot water bottle, they should dispose of it immediately. Are hot water bottles cost-effective? Rubber is a popular hot water bottle material as it is durable and provides more insulation, which may reduce the risk of burns. Additionally, some companies make hot water bottles out of recycled rubber. Below are the answers to some common questions about hot water bottles. What is the best material for a hot water bottle?
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However, newer thermoplastic hot water bottles may keep water hotter for longer. Many thermoplastic products are transparent, which can help people avoid spills and burns as they can see how much water is in the bottle. How can I make my hot water bottle hotter for longer? Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Begum, F., et al. (2019). In hot water: The impact of burn injuries from hot water bottles - experience of a UK burns unit and review of the literature [Abstract]. Karabulut, N., et al. (2016). Non-pharmacological interventions for pain management used by nursing students in Turkey [Abstract].