Overview
- In a new Instagram video, the GP shares guidance as more people use hot water bottles to stay warm and cut heating costs.
- The mark on the neck shows month and year of manufacture, and bottles should be replaced every two to three years as rubber degrades.
- He advises filling with hot, not boiling, water to no more than two-thirds capacity and squeezing out trapped air.
- Users should secure the stopper firmly and carry out a quick leak check before placing the bottle in use.
- A fabric cover is recommended, with no direct skin contact, no more than 20–30 minutes on one area, and no simultaneous use with an electric blanket.