It comes as households struggle to keep the central heating on amid a cost of living crisis that has grumbled on for years
Money Saving Expert has revealed a method to stay warm at home for approximately 74p per week.
The advice forms part of a series of useful tips as households struggle to keep the central heating running amid a cost of living crisis that has dragged on for years. MSE, founded by financial expert Martin Lewis, encourages people to “heat the human, not the home” – and has outlined a number of ways households can achieve this, from under 1p per hour.
However, Mr Lewis said: “Don’t see this as an ‘MSE or Martin says you should do this’. It’s more that we’re trying to help provide some options and information for those that may need to drastically cut down on energy usage due to financial desperation and some help for others who may want to do it out of a commitment to green issues.”
The piece also cautions that switching off the central heating entirely can not only pose health risks, but that insufficient home heating can lead to damp and frozen pipes. The Energy Savings Trust recommends ventilating rooms and maintaining some level of heating throughout the winter months.
Wearing appropriate clothing indoors can help you retain warmth, and MSE sets out a number of additional suggestions. One such tip is simply using a hot water bottle, which it estimates will cost around £5.50 to purchase initially, and then 74p per week if filled twice daily for seven days.
Further methods of “heating the human, not the home” include USB gloves, an electric gilet, reusable handwarmers, and electric blankets. The NHS advises that eating regularly will help maintain body warmth, recommending at least one hot meal per day.
It also suggests drinking hot beverages on a regular basis.
