A new study has found that dangerous scalding injuries from the popular heating products soared due to the cost-of-living ...

Neither did I. According to the Child Accident Prevention Trust, hot water bottles do have expiry dates as rubber deteriorates over time, meaning that old bottles can break and cause serious burns.

Perfect for relieving period and back pain, the Heat Hug Hot Water Bottle Belt can be worn at home or on the go or as a ...

He said anyone who did use them should never fill them with boiling water and should always check the rubber flower symbol on the neck, which shows when the hot water bottle was made. A QVH ...

Alice warned against filling hot water bottles with boiling water, stating "absolutely not" when asked if one could fill them directly from a freshly boiled kettle. The reason being, rubber ...

Consultant plastic surgeon and burns lead at the hospital, Paul Drake, said you should simply toss hot water bottles that are older than two years away. That’s because the rubber and seals of ...

Hot water bottles provide plenty of comfort – adding warmth while easing aches and pains. Made of PVC or rubber, their popularity dates all the way back to the early 1900s, and, now, their ...

According to retailer Heat-Treats, if used and stored according to recommendations, your hot water bottle should give good service for approximately two years. During this time, rubber will ...