Holiday Inn Introduces The Grossest Idea Ever: Human Bed-Warmers (2024)

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What is a human bed warmer? ›

It consisted of a metal container, usually fitted with a handle and shaped somewhat like a modern frying pan, with a solid or finely perforated lid. The pan would be filled with embers and placed under the covers of a bed, to warm it up or dry it out before use.

There are actual positions called “Bed Warmers” that get paid to warm beds for other people and some even have a salary of almost $200,000 per year. The “bed warmer” does exactly what you think they do and they get in somebody's bed and get it nice and warm for them to crawl into when they actually want to go to bed.

Confused what it means? Well, simple, she warms the bed on cold winter nights before you sleep on it. Of course, who likes crashing into a chilly bed. According to a report by the Mirror, UK, 21-year-old, Viktoria Ivachyova, charges £65 per night or £1,350 per month for her bizarre service.

Bed warmer: You won't find a more unusual job than a human bed warmer, where someone pays you to get in a bed and warm it up for them. Evidently, some people hate the idea of jumping into a nice, clean, fresh bed and having to withstand 30 seconds or so of being cold. The pay for a human bed warmer can top $200,000.

You can get paid to nap by any bedding company that needs nap reviewers for products, sleep research centers and foundations, and companies that sell or manufacture sleep aid devices, among other organizations.

Mattress company Casper is looking for people who don't mind being caught sleeping on the job. The New York-based company is hiring “Casper Sleepers” to show off their sleeping skills in public and on social media. The job responsibilities are pretty clear: sleep.

As of October 2021, luxury bed company Crafted Beds are currently accepting applications for a mattress tester. The mattress tester role is £24,000 per annum. It is a full time, fully remote job and the tester will trail a new mattress every week.

However, during the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not as easy to heat one's home. Homes were damp and the beds were cold. This is where the bed warmer comes into action. This brass bed warmer once belonged to one of the city's founding families, the Hanscomes.

A cold sleeping environment helps lower your body temperature, making it easier to experience deep sleep. This is why you usually feel well-rested after sleeping in a cold room. Plus, lower temperatures help with melatonin production and better sleep quality.

What is inside the bed warmer? ›

The electric bed warmer is a combination of soft and comfortable blanket material and coil wires embedded inside it to provide warmth. The blanket material is usually made of acrylic and polyester, a mixture of which prevents any fire hazards.

In most situations, electric blankets don't pose a significant health risk. Over the years there's been speculation that devices that create electric and magnetic fields (EMFs), like heated blankets and hair dryers, could cause cancer. Those theories have been thoroughly debunked by the National Cancer Institute.

The qualifications needed to get a job as a professional bed tester include experience as a product tester and communication skills. Most positions require that you be at least 18 years old, and some employers only seek applicants from a target demographic.

The soapstone foot warmers were simply placed near the fire before bedtime and allowed to heat up. They were heated to the point that they could be touched to pick up, but not be able to be held for any length of time.

According to doctors, falling asleep with the heating on can result in a restless night's sleep as our bodies can overheat much more quickly. As well as not being able to sleep soundly, it may also be causing our skin to appear dry, red and itchy the following morning.

For cold feet, wear thick socks and preferably cosy slippers with a good grip too. Wear warm clothes in bed and wear non-slip bed socks. Don't stand outside for long periods of time, as you can quickly get a chill. If you have a heart or respiratory problem, stay indoors during very cold weather.

The blanket has a power supply of 220 to 250 volts with a wattage of 200 watts. It consumes 2 units of electricity and can be used to upto 20 hours at a stretch.

Move Your Body

Go for a walk or a jog. If it's too cold outside, hit the gym, or just do some jumping jacks, pushups, or other exercises indoors. Not only will it warm you up, it helps build and keep your muscles, which also burn calories and make body heat.

How can I heat my bed without an electric blanket? ›

Blood vessels become constricted, breathing becomes shallow and it puts extra pressure on our cardiovascular system to get our body temperatures regulated again, she adds. If your bedroom temperature is lower than 60° F, it's too cold.

The ideal temperature for sleep is about 65°F (18.3°C), give or take a few degrees. Our body temperature naturally drops a little during sleep, and a cool — but not cold — sleeping environment is ideal to have a good night's sleep. When it's too hot, you're more likely to toss and turn, which disrupts your sleep.

Why do I get cold when I sleep? Getting cold at night is completely natural, as to prepare you for sleep, your body's core temperature drops. this is likely to be linked to your circadian rhythms, which helps you know when it's time to sleep and time to wake up.