Heat pack care and warming instructions

Your beautiful handmade heat pack is made with 100% cotton (excluding straps/webbing) and filled with Western Australian lupins. They can be stored in a zip lock bag in the freezer to use as a cool compress.

Heating times vary depending on sizes and microwave power.

  • Small eye pillows and small corduroy heat packs: heat for 60 seconds and then 30 second increments until desired temperature is reached.
  • Large and XL heat packs: heat for 90 seconds and 30 second increments until desired temperature is reached.
  • Wearable heat packs: heat for 90 seconds and 30 second increments until desired temperature is reached. Fold wearable in half and tuck Velcro under the heat pack so straps are secured and not floating around in microwave.

 

If overheating occurs there may be a burning smell or charring and in extreme cases smoking. These all indicate that irreversible grain deterioration has occurred. Immediately place heat pack on a non-combustible surface such as the kitchen sink and allow to cool completely before disposing. 100% cotton heat packs are biodegradable and compostable.

 

SAFETY WARNINGS

1. DO NOT overheat.

2. DO NOT use if heat pack smells or looks burnt - allow to cool completely on a non-combustible surface such as the kitchen sink then throw away.

3. DO NOT leave heat pack UNATTENDED in microwave in case of fire.

4. DO NOT use straight from microwave if too hot - allow to cool first.

5. DO NOT use heat pack on one body part for more than 5 minutes - continuous heat may cause burns.

6. USE WITH CAUTION - Heat packs can burn skin when used incorrectly and particularly the more delicate skins of children or older people. SUPERVISE children at all times.

7. DO NOT use under bedding.

8. MICROWAVE ONLY - do not heat in gas or electric oven or on a fireplace.

9. NOT RECOMMENDED to add oils or fragrances to the heat pack - these may increase the risk of fire.

We recommend replacing your heat pack annually.

 

CLEANING YOUR HEAT PACK

Spot clean only with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Allow to completely dry then store in a cool dry place when not in use.