To use a ten year old hot water bottle?

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museumum · 12/12/2024 22:40

Are you all seriously replacing them every two years like the advice says? I honestly couldn’t send one to landfill that often.
I might be pushing it with the one I used tonight that’s marked 2014 - but I don’t use it that often.

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Busbygirl · 12/12/2024 22:47

Mine is 30 years old 😱 and I still use it every night.

NantesElephant · 12/12/2024 22:46

I check mine rubber one every time I wash the cover, and replace every 5 years. Some recycling centres recycle rubber, but you would need to cut the top off. I cut the last one open to make a non slip surface for crafting.

Drearycommuter · 12/12/2024 22:46

I eat food out of date but yeah I would change it. I read this charity saying aside rise in burns from old hot water bottles. It put me off!

helpmyback · 12/12/2024 22:45

I got a microwave one it's awesome.

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Don't get the wheat filled one.

helpmyback · 12/12/2024 22:44

Blackcat50 · 12/12/2024 22:44

are you saying that there is a best before end date in a hot water bottle????!

Yes the weird clock think on the neck

Blackcat50 · 12/12/2024 22:44

are you saying that there is a best before end date in a hot water bottle????!

ThinWomansBrain · 12/12/2024 22:43

I think the rubber is likely to weaken with age regardless of how frequently it's used - I wouldn't risk it.
If you have a microwave, invest in a wheat bag - lots safer, and they don't get cold and clammy at they lose their heat.

soundsys · 12/12/2024 22:42

Officially yes YABU because there are guidelines for a reason etc etc

But I'm happily snuggled up with mine that's a similar age and 🤷🏻‍♀️

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