More recently, almost every house had a heating pad on the water. Today, new tools, fixtures and instruments are entering the market. Salt hot water bottle is a very effective physiotherapeutic remedy, which is very popular among both doctors and patients. Such a device has a lot of advantages, which are worth exploring.
What is a salt hot water bottle?
This heating pad is a closed, hermetic container made of dense material. The container is filled with oversaturated saline. Inside you can see a small applicator, which, in fact, is the trigger.
It is worth noting that the salt water heater can have a completely different shape and size - everything here depends on the method of its application, as well as on the desire of the manufacturers. For example, if it is used for feet, it can have a very convenient form of insoles. In the pharmacy you can see completely different models - these are beautiful hearts, and bright flowers, as well as heating pads of a more familiar, classic form.
Another benefit is hypoallergenicity. After all, a heating pad is made from environmentally friendly materials, therefore it rarely causes any side effects and does not pollute the external environment.
It is also worth saying that the salt water heater can be used not only for heating. This product is designed to maintain the required temperature, so it can be used as a cooler.
Salt warmer: principle of action
In fact, the mechanism of work is quite simple. As already mentioned, a supersaturated salt solution is contained inside. And the applicator floating in it is called the “reaction trigger”. With a break in the applicator, the equilibrium of the solution changes rapidly. The liquid begins to crystallize around the broken stick. This process is accompanied by the release of heat - this is how the catalytic reaction occurs.
After using a heating pad, it needs to be restored - for this purpose it is placed in hot water. The crystallized substance actively absorbs heat - so the saline solution returns to the state of primary equilibrium.
Salt warmer: indications for use
To date, reusable self-heating warmers are used for different purposes. Naturally, the main method of application is treatment - they are used as a compress. For example, a children's salt hot water bottle is small and designed to warm the ears, tummies, throat and nose of babies. There are also models that are placed in a stroller or cradle of a child - this way heat is retained.
This tool is widely used in order to relieve fatigue and relax muscles. There are even special models of small sizes that are convenient to place inside the mittens - in the winter, your hands will always be warm.
Salt warmer: instructions for use
If you are going to use a heating pad as a cold compress, then just put it in the freezer for half an hour, and then attach it to the desired area of the body.
The method of preparing a heating pad is also simple. In order to start the heating process, you need to break the applicator inside - the solution hardens almost instantly and heats up to a temperature of 54 degrees.
After use, you need to start the recovery of saline. Therefore, wrap a heating pad with a cloth and lower it into hot water for 5-15 minutes.