Hot water bottle safety to prevent burns

Nov 05, 2023

Updated May 29, 2023, 4:14 p.m.|By Poelano Malema

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The National Consumer Commission has shared advice on how to safely use hot water bottles to prevent burns this winter.

South Africans are preparing themselves for the coldest season of the year.

Winter is upon us and one thing people do to stay warm is use hot water bottles.

If not used well, hot water pose a risk of serious burn injuries.

According to Sky News, Swansea Bay University Health Board says it treats burns from perished hot water bottles around 30 times a year.

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The National Consumer Commission states that the burns are either through prolonged contact with the skin or when the bottle leaks or bursts.

It shared the following advice:

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A TikTok user has also shared the following advice:

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