30/08/2026
🥶 Okay, it’s not exactly hot water bottle weather yet… but after those mid-30s temperatures, dropping into the 20s has definitely got us thinking about cosy evenings! 😂
If you’re reaching for your trusty hot water bottle again, have you checked how old it is?
Hot water bottles have a recommended lifespan of around 3 years. As they get older, the rubber can deteriorate, making them more likely to split or leak - potentially causing a nasty scald.
🔎 Look for the little flower-shaped symbol. The number in the middle shows the year it was made, the segments represent the months and the dots show the week it was manufactured. This hot water bottle was made in the second week of the 3rd month of 2022.
So before you cosy up with yours this autumn, check the date! 🛏️ 💚And if it’s more than 3 years old, it could be time for a replacement.
Tag someone who needs to check theirs! 👇