How to make a homemade hot compress

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How to make a homemade hot compress
How to make a homemade hot compress
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This article will save you your money by showing you how to make a homemade hot compress.

Steps

Make a Homemade Heating Pad Step 01
Make a Homemade Heating Pad Step 01

Step 1. Get a long tube sock

Ankle-length or slightly longer socks are not suitable for the purpose.

Make a Homemade Heating Pad Step 02
Make a Homemade Heating Pad Step 02

Step 2. Fill the sock with rice or dried beans

Leave enough space to allow you to close it with a knot.

Make a Homemade Heating Pad Step 03
Make a Homemade Heating Pad Step 03

Step 3. Heat your sock / compress in the microwave

Normally about 60-90 seconds will be enough, but if you have neck pain, you can extend the warm-up time up to 2 minutes.

Make a Homemade Heating Pad Step 04
Make a Homemade Heating Pad Step 04

Step 4. Place the warm compress on the painful area

Advice

  • Do not overfill the sock. You will need to be able to close it effectively.
  • If you wish, perfume your hot compress with a few drops of essential oil.
  • You can lightly moisten the sock to soften it and create a steam effect that is very useful for relieving neck pain.
  • If you are unsure how long the tablet will heat up, set the microwave oven at short 10-second intervals until the desired temperature is reached.

Warnings

  • You may need or want to place a cloth between the sock and the skin.
  • Do not heat the tablet too much, you could burn yourself.

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