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DIY Emergency Heating Pad


I’ve used the emergency heating pad trick while on a business trip or vacation a number of times.

 It is so very simple.

You need:

  •  A  hand towel or two.
  •  A zip-type gallon-sized plastic bag
  •  Hot water
  • Microwave  (optional)

Here’s How:

Method 1

  • Get the towel wet with warm to hot-ish water.  (Be certain it is not to hot to handle.)
  •  Squeeze out the excess water.
  • Place damp towel in the zip bag and close.
  • Emergency heating pad is ready to use.

Method 2

  • Get the towel wet and squeeze out extra water.
  • Place towel in microwave .
  •  Warm the towel for 30 seconds and test to see if it is warm enough.  (But not too hot!)
  • Warm it in 15 second intervals until it is a just-right temperature.
  • Using tongs, place in zip bag.
  • Emergency heating pad is ready to use.

These are the toes of NYT bestselling author (and foot model!)  Tracy Hickman.  -AKA- my husband. 🙂

Please note:

  •  This isn’t recommended for small children.  
  • The heating pad can be double-bagged if you are worried about leakage.  
  • It may be more comfortable for the user if the bag is wrapped in a second hand towel or slipped into a pillow case.

This little trick is so great for tired muscles, achy feet, strained back or an ear ache while traveling!  Just remember to pop a couple of  empty gallon-size zip bags into your luggage and you will always have a heating pad available (or a place to put your wet swimsuit!).

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 You might also enjoy: How to make your own warm-up bag.

Photo thanks!

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0 Comments

  1. Bonnie Thiem June 11, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    This is really a very good idea and very simple. Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Emily September 7, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Thank you so much for this! I was looking on Pinterest, but only found involved ideas for when you need a heating pad in the future. I needed something simple and fast to help me immediately through a lot of pain. This is perfect!

    Reply

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