Argos shoppers rush to buy £25 product that slashes heating bills to 1p a night

High street giant Argos has been praised by shoppers for a £25 product that slashes heating costs to 1p per night. The budget energy-saving item has racket up hundreds of five-star reviews, and has been praised by people struggling to stay warm as energy costs skyrocket.

From October 1, the energy price cap will increase even further. This means people will be paying out even more for their electriticy than ever before.

As a result, more people than ever are choosing to keep their heating off - even when the weather turns ice cold.

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To help avoid blasting that heating on 24/7, shoppers have been raving about a £25 electric blanket which many say is "much cheaper than using the heating." The energy-efficient blanket, which claims to cost from 1p a night to run, will not only keep you cosy at night thanks to its soft, cosy material, but it’ll also shed hundreds off your heating bill.

It boasts three heat settings, so you can choose the perfect temperature for you and even features overheat protection for total peace of mind. However, experts do recommend turning off the appliance before falling asleep to regulate your core temperature.

The blanket comes in two sizes; small single (£20) and small double (£25), and easily fits onto your mattress thanks to its convenient corner straps. It’s machine washable too, so you can enjoy clean cosiness week after week. You don’t just have to take our word for it either as the bestselling blanket has received over 100 five-star reviews on Argos alone.

One recent purchaser who said the £25 Argos blanket is an "excellent alternative to putting the heating on," in their online review, added: