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Lidl reveals bargain £25 heated throw to stay warm all night and is cheaper than heating
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LIDL has revealed a heated throw that will keep you warm all night - for the bargain price of £25.
Amid expensive energy bills and cuts to Winter Fuel Payments, the cosy blanket could even see you save on your heating.
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Advertised on Lidl's website as the Silentnight Luxury Heated Throw, the electric blanket is made out of a warm fleece material.
It has nine settings, "ultra fast heat up" technology and "overheat safety protection" - an important function for those wanting to use the product while they sleep.
This means the blanket, which also has a three-year warranty, can regulate its own temperature and will shut itself off if things get too hot.
And, the throw's normal £45 price tag will be slashed to £24.99 on Sunday November 24 as part of the supermarket giant's huge Black Friday sale.
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But shoppers will need to be quick if they want to bag the bargain, as it will only be available in stores for a limited time in stores.
Best early Black Friday deals 2024
BLACK Friday 2024 is next week, but lots of retailers have already launched sales. Here are the best deals we've found so far.
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- Hexclad Cookware 13 pc Set, £499 (was £1043) -
- Simba Pro Hybrid Mattress, £885 (was £1149) -
- Dyson Airwrap, refurbished, £259.35 (was £399) -
- Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, £21.99 (was £34.99) -
- FREE Cadburys chocolate worth £15 with Quidco bonus -
- Shark Deluxe IZ202UKTDB Cordless Vacuum, £169.99 (was £279.99) -
- 3 Months FREE TV and Broadband -
- Sky Broadband, from £36/month -
- Monica Vinader, save up to 50% -
- Toniebox, £63.96 (was £79.95) -
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You can find your nearest Lidl branch by using the store locator tool on its website.
Black Friday is an annual shopping day on which retailers offer deals across tech, beauty, fashion, broadband and home.
It always falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the US, but sales often drop a week or so early.
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How much does it cost compared to heating?
The throw could be a perfect solution for households worrying about energy bills this winter.
These are now set to rise by 1% to £1,736, according to Cornwall Insight.
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And Labour's decision to means-test Winter Fuel Payments will leave many homes without financial support amid rising costs - although some may qualify for a £300 cash boost through the Household Support Fund.
Luckily, the electric blanket costs just 3p to run per hour, using 100W of energy.
This is much cheaper than heating your house, which could cost around 6.4p per kW/hr for gas or 24.5p per kW/hr for electricity.
How does it compare to other electric blankets?
Lidl's comforting throw is even cheaper than Aldi's version, which retails for £29.99.
Aldi's Ambiano Heated Throw, which has nine settings, comes in a snowy white, cool grey, and toasty charcoal.
It is also cheaper's than Asda's £30 electric teddy fleece.
Best Black Friday shopping tips
WE share our top Black Friday tips to help you prepare for the big day.
The annual shopping event begins on Friday, November 29 and ends on Monday, December 2 (Cyber Monday).
This is when the majority of brands share promos, but some start before then - so it’s good to check them out early.
1. Plan Your Purchases
First up, you’re obviously going to want to get ahead on the Cyber weekend deals. Be sure to prep your diary so you know exactly when you’ll want to shop those Black Friday deals
2. Sign Up
Be sure to sign up to any Black Friday/Cyber Monday wait lists as this will ensure you’ll be first to shop the Cyber deals.
3. Download The App
App exclusives mean you might be able to gain an additional discount. This will also make the next step even easier… Prepping that wish list!
4. Add To Wish List
Make sure you can checkout as fast as possible by having all your faves saved in one place.
5. Save Your Details
Ensure your account details are saved to make for a quick and easy checkout experience.
6. Set A Budget
We know it can be hard to not get carried away when faced with unmissable discounts but be sure you only spend what you’ve budgeted for this Black Friday & Cyber Monday. Set a budget and actually stick to it.
7. Make A List
Finally, if you’re hoping to shop ALL the sales this Black Friday why not make a list so you can tick off your purchases as you go?
Christmas party outfit, Christmas gifts for your loved ones, new in winter coat that you can’t stop thinking about… Tick them off as you go.
However, shoppers looking to cut costs even further could opt for an £18.99 version on Amazon.
And Costco's Berkshire Life Heated Throw normally sits at around £24, having previously hit discount sites for as little as £21.
On the other end of the spectrum, Lakeland offers an £84.99 electric blanket, with The White Company version coming in at £150.
What else does Lidl have on offer?
Come November 24, Lidl shoppers will also be able to pick up a Gtech cordless vacuum for £119, down from £229.
Other appliances on offer include a £34.99 upholstery cleaner, down from £47.99, and a £19.99 iron, down from £26.99.
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And if you've always been curious about air fryers, you'll be able to snap up a double version for £59.99, down from £78.99.
Meanwhile, a handy kitchen knife set - usually £55 - will be available for £34.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
- only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
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