Hot Water Bottle Safety Guide

First, please read the warning label carefully. And keep the packaging for future reference.

Finding new ways to keep you warm is more important than ever. So we’re here to help you get a handle on correct hot water bottle use.

Hot water bottles can be very dangerous and cause injury if used and stored incorrectly. So continue reading for our step-by-step guide to filling and using yours correctly, as well as essential things to avoid.

How To Fill & Use A Hot Water Bottle Correctly

Before you start: Make sure you have plenty of space and time to fill your hot water bottle, and keep young children far away from where you are stationed.

• Always check your bottle and the stopper for damage before using.

• When filling your hot water bottle, you must not use boiling water , no matter how cold you are. Boil the water, then let it cool for a few minutes before filling the hot water bottle.

• Do not fill the bottle directly from domestic hot water systems: this can considerably shorten the life of the bottle.

• Hold the bottle by the neck in an upright position.  Fill slowly to avoid hot water splashing back and onto yourself.

• Make sure you only fill to a maximum of two thirds capacity, or less. Do not over fill.

• Expel air from the bottle by lowering it carefully onto a flat surface until the water appears at the opening.

• Screw the stopper tight enough to make sure there's no leakage.

• When the bottle is filled, the cover should easily close using the hook-and-eye tape. If it doesn’t close, it's too full and some water should be removed. The cover should fit snugly.

• Always use the cover provided with the bottle to prevent injuries.

Emptying And Storing Your Hot Water Bottle Correctly

• Stand over the sink and carefully remove the stopper.

• Pour the water into the sink slowly to avoid splashing.

• When not in use, empty completely before storing.

• Store in a cool, dry, dark place . Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces.

• Avoid contact with oil and grease.

• Do not place anything on the bottle during storage.

Hot Water Bottle Don’ts

• Hot water bottles are not suitable for children under 3 years, or people overly sensitive to heat.

• Adult supervision is required when using the product.

• Do not put directly onto the skin, or use for long periods of time. Hot water bottles come with covers, and should always be used with the cover provided. From stars to super soft fluffy styles, keeping yourself protected has never been sweeter.

• Under no circumstances should the hot water bottle be used as a cushion: do not sit on it.

How To Find Out How Old Your Hot Water Bottle Is

It's recommended you replace your hot water bottle every two years; checking your bottle’s birthday has never been easier. Just check the daisy mark displayed on the neck of the rubber part of your hot water bottle: The bud of the daisy tells you the year it was produced, the petals represent the twelve months of the year and the dots in each petal represent the four weeks of the month.