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BARGAIN hunters are rushing to Aldi to nab a winter homeware item that helps to keep the heating off.

As days get colder, this product will help you feel toastie without having to use the central thermostat for long hours - saving on electricity bills.

Aldi's mattress topper selling for just £14.99
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Aldi's mattress topper selling for just £14.99Credit: Aldi

Aldi is selling Teddy King Mattress Toppers for just £14.99.

The mattress topper - made with fleece material - helps you stay warm and snug for a long while adding an extra layer to your bed.

And it also helps to prolong your mattress's lifespan as it adds an extra protective cover.

It's a bargain deal for anyone looking to stay warm this winter without paying extra heating bills.

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While other gadgets like electric blankets and throws cost cash to use, the toppers are completely free to run.

That's because they work by reflecting your body heat back at you, this is done through a layer of foil within the topper.

Meanwhile, shoppers are rushing to grab Aldi's heated Airer perfect for drying up clothes in winter without having to use the central thermostat.

The tool is perfect for drying up clothes in winter without having to use the central thermostat - saving on electricity bills.

Homes across the UK are bracing themselves for another winter of misery, with energy bills set to rise by £149 annually.

Heated airers can save money on your energy bill as it offers a cheaper alternative to drying your clothes on the radiator.

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This method can become costly as it requires you to turn on the central heating.

You can buy covers for some as well, which speeds up the time it takes to dry your clothes.

In recent years the device has flown off the shelves.

Aldi's heated airer costs just 6p to run and can hold 10kg of washing, including towels and bedding.

It costs less than 50p for eight hours, this is compared to a 2500W tumble dryer costs which costs about 85p to use for just one hour.

Aldi calculates that under the current price cap where electricity costs on average 22p per kwh, it costs around 6p to run, though the exact cost can vary depending on where you are and how you pay your bill.

If you want to get your hands on one you will have to act quickly, as this product is an Aldi Specialbuy and once it is gone it is gone.

But, like with any product nowadays, there are so many on the market and it can feel a daunting task to figure out which one to buy.

So, we've done some of the hard work for you to find the cheapest models out there - you can find our roundup here.

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Of course, make sure you do your own research as you might find a cheaper alternative, particularly as we only looked at winged heated airers.

Websites like Price Spy let you search the internet for a range of products, filtering from the cheapest to most expensive.

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Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.

Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.

Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.

Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.

Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.

When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use  and  are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.

Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone.  app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.

Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.

And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.

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