How to make a bed

[reservoir]

I am new here so unsure if I am in the correct area to ask my question which is not important but I wish to do the right thing.

Making my bed with my new mattress topper and electric blanket, I am confused as to how to lay them on my bed and there is a mattress protector as well.

can someone give me the correct way to do this please

[TheAuthor]

Hi reservoir

I sincerely hope that you are feeling as well as you possibly can be today? Welcome to the forum and I sincerely hope that you find it useful, informative and loads of fun!

Do you put a mattress topper under or over an electric blanket?

You put the electric blanket on top of the mattress topper. If you put the mattress topper over the electric blanket you could start a fire. So the electric blanket goes on TOP of the mattress topper.

Can you put an electric blanket on an electric bed?

Yes. But it's always best to read the manufacturer's instructions FIRST because SOME strongly recommend REMOVING all other blankets from on top of the bed before using the electric blanket. Additional bedding can cause the elements to overheat and result in fire. I know people who put blankets on top of their electric blankets and have never had a problem, but PLEASE BE SAFE and read the instructions before using.

Can I use a woollen underlay or mattress protector with my electric blanket?

Yes, if you have a Safe & Sound electric blanket manufactured in 2005 or later, it can be used in conjunction with an underlay, providing it does not have a heavy rubber backing. The underlay or mattress protector can be placed either on top of the electric blanket or underneath it. Please note that your electric blanket may take longer to heat up should you place the underlay over the top of it.

If you have any other Sunbeam electric blanket (i.e. not Safe & Sound) or one manufactured before 2005, you should only place the underlay or mattress protector underneath the electric blanket. Placing a heavy underlay over the top of this type of blanket may trap the heat and inadvertently activate the safety overheat protection system, which cannot be reset.

If using a magnetic underlay, you should check with the supplier of the underlay to ensure its effectiveness when used in conjunction with an electric blanket.

I have also pasted you a link to a previous post on this subject:

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

I genuinely hope that is what you mean?

All my hopes and dreams for you

[Hidden]

Hi welcome, I was just going to say what Ken has said to you, good luck with your new cosy Topper, and blanket. Mmmm sounds cozy.x

[Sorebones]

I have no idea but your bed sounds heavenly 🐸

[peck in reply to Sorebones]

Sorebones , It sounds as soft as a marshmellow, dosent it??? Peck 🐤

[rosewine]

Just to say welcome I see you have has good answers. It is a very sensible question as alot of us use electric blankets and mattress toppers and it is always better to be safe than sorry.x