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Surprisingly, wheat bag manufacturers are under no legal obligation to adhere to any sort of safety regulations, but there is a voluntary regulation in place. In fact, fire fighters have been forced to issue warning about the dangers of not using wheat bags correctly, after several people have died in fires directly attributed to these bags. Place a glass or small container of water in the microwave with your wheat bag to help keep it moist and prevent the wheat grains drying, which will reduce the risk of charring.
Soft, durable fabrics some wheat bags are also without lavender for those who are allergic to fragrances or want to add their own essential oils. We are a small family business which has been trading for over 20 years which specialises in products which keep you warm and those which offer natural pain relief.
Knowing how to heat them properly in the microwave ensures that you experience the full benefits of their soothing warmth. It's also worth noting that, when first used, wheat bags and heat packs can feel damp, due to their moisture content.
A: The pure essential oils infused in the wheat in the wheatbags have different properties and will stay strong for a variety of times.
Microwave feet warmers and slippers are great for warming up your feet and keeping them warm and relaxed.
Old, dry and overheated Wheat Bags have the possibility of combustion when placed under blankets or bedding where heat cannot escape. If the product becomes wet then it needs to be dried out before the wheat inside germinates and we suggest placing the product in a warm room to dry at room temperature. Clear Prospects Ltd manufactures WheatyBags® microwave heat packs which have been tested to safety standard BS8433:2004.If the wheat bag is kept insulated after initial heating (for example placed under bedclothes, or on a car seat in the sun) spontaneous heating can then occur and the wheat may catch fire. But Take care not to overheat in microwave as can get very hot as my husband found when he left it too long in microwave and the grains burnt and unfortunately we had to throw away as was burnt. Mine was 'borrowed' by our new puppy who needed some extra warmth in the cold weather, but he has also used it cold in hot weather. We regret we are unable to accept liability for claims against burns in wheat filled products due to the 'user responsibility' element of this type of product.
Placed cool on the forehead, wheat bags are a natural cold therapy providing migraine and headache relief and helping to bring down fever. This is because the time the wheat bag is heated, is shorter than needed to boil the water (turn it into steam).Each UK Made Wheat Bag has been safety tested to BS8433 and full instructions are provided on our web site and attached to your heat pack. Wheat bags - 2 bags purchased, one as an ice pack for my husband’s knee and the other for heat treatment on my dog’s cruxiate ligament!