05/01/2026
Check your hot water bottles. I've recently learned it should have a flower with a number and bumps on the petals. The number is the year of manufacture and the bumped petals denote the month. Mine is nearly 9 years old and thus 6 years out of date! Even if you dont use it often, the rubber can perish and cause scolds. Remember to fill two thirds full with hot not boiling water and gently release the air before stoppering. Check for leaks and always use a cover. OK. Mini lecture over. Be safe out there folks! 🥶