Recommendations for heated fleeces, dehumidifiers and after wash washing spinner thingie for winter planning

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Can I have recommendations for heated fleeces or even usb ones ( are they any good? Do they even come in a decent size?). It's 22 degrees inside still. But like with the fan situation, it's time to plan ahead.

Also dehumidifiers please. I didn't get one in time last year.

I might also get one of those super rpm thingies to spin off washing. It's going to be a damp cold expensive winter ahead.

I really feel like this is going to be a expensive winter. But this might save money.

I bought a Dreamland Fleece last year. Expensive but warm. DD has stolen it.
https://www.dreamlanduk.co.uk/collections/overblanket-throws

I personally prefer a fluffy blanket and a hot water bottle. My bottle is an electric rechargeable one.
https://carmen-products.co.uk/hot-water-bottles/rechargeable-hot-water-bottle-2

For basic room use i have two dehumidifiers that work very efficiently (one upstairs, one downstairs). These were the cheap Argos brand, Challenge, but I can't see them on their website anymore.

For drying the laundry/room i bought a Meaco laundry one and I must say it knocks the socks off the Challenge ones where drying the laundry is concerned. Very expensive though.
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2910349?clickPR=plp:3:10

White Knight spinner.

Bit finicky getting it balanced. Need t

...need to wash things in pairs to get a balance.

Needs a 5 minute rest between spins

Does get things quite dry though. It was the only option when I needed it. Useful for hand washing clothes when the washing machine is broken.

Look at reviews for real life experience. Good luck!

Time to dig out my Nans old mangle...

I've got a heated Oodie type thing https://www.muddaddy.co.uk/collections/spare-parts-accessory/products/warm-daddy-keep-saving-and-keep-warm-this-winter and it is incredibly warm on its own, let alone with the heating elements on. It works off a standard power bank so easy to swap over.

As per a pp, we have a Meaco dehumidifier which is great and has lasted for years

That robe looks good. Some of the heated fleeces or hoodies only have a tiny area that heats up if it runs off a usb port.

Don't forget to take the buttons off clothing.

I have a Lidl special buy heated fleece, its lovely. And I got DD a Meaco dehumidifier from Argos for her student house which is great.

Our family/extended family have purchased around 7 of the Dreamland Alaskan heated throws. I got one and the addiction grew as each person tried it! Around 5p per hour to run and they are fantastic. They wash very well albeit so can't get my head round how you can wash an electric plug but hey ho 🤯-I am NOT scientific! I also have two thinner heated throws for elsewhere as the Alaskan is too thick and warm for bedrooms. It's large enough for two people to share. Love this time of year 🌲 🍂

I have a heated gilet and it's wonderful. Has a little rechargeable power bank that sits in am inside pocket. Loads on amazon.

Another vote for the Meaco laundry dehumidifier. Although I have the Arete 6L version which is less expensive than the one above, but there's only us two here so it works great.

The new heat pump tumble driers apparently work on the same principle as laundry dehumidifiers. Every day's a schoolday!

I double spin washing in Winter.

I have a bottle gas heater (like Super Ser), which is great as a boost in extreme weather, AND if there's a power cut. Reminder to self - get a bottle of gas!

I bought a meaco dehumidifier off the recommendation of so many people on mumsnet and was really disappointed.
it was so loud compared to my previous Aldi cheapo one, it also had no wheels on the bottom so moving it was such a job as there was no handle or anything to grab onto.
It went for a Burton 2 days after the warranty expired and I was actually glad.
I went back to another Aldi special.

Definitely sort this out now before prices jump in winter!

Heated Fleeces/Throws: Skip the USB ones—they don't produce enough warmth and drain power banks constantly. Go for a mains-plugged heated throw (around 100W, like Dreamland or Silentnight). It costs barely 3p an hour to run and gets properly warm.

Dehumidifier: Absolute game changer for laundry. A 12L Meaco or Pro Breeze dries a full airer overnight in a closed room for ~40p, with zero condensation or mould on your walls.

Spin Dryer: A 2800 RPM gravity spinner gets clothes practically dry in 2 minutes before you hang them up. Paired with a dehumidifier, you won't miss a tumble dryer at all.

(If you want to check running costs against current UK tariffs before buying, check appliance audit tools like VoltMetricPro).

Ideally I want a dehumidifier that can draw out a substantial amount of water in 24 hours. Out house is already 71% humidity now