‘Stay warm all night’ with Lidl £17 item like £26 Currys and £50 Argos in stores Thursday

‘Stay warm all night’ with Lidl £17 item like £26 Currys and £50 Argos in stores Thursday A new addition to the iconic 'Middle of Lidl Aisle' is said to help you keep warm through the night The nights are drawing in as autumn deepens, leaving the scorching heatwaves of summer a distant memory. But with winter waiting in the wings, Lidl is launching a budget-friendly solution to help shoppers stay warm on a budget. In stores from Thursday, October 1, the SENSIPLAST Heated Underblanket will retail for £19.99, while Lidl Plus members can snap one up at a 10 per cent discount at £17.99. Please note, it's for in-store collection only, so anyone hoping to arrange home delivery will be left bitterly disappointed. To avoid a wasted shopping trip on launch day, shoppers can check stock levels at their local branch using the online store finder. All you have to do is enter your postcode, and a list of your nearest Lidl locations will appear alongside indicators as to whether the blanket is available there. It will join the iconic 'Middle of Lidl Aisle' which stocks a twice-weekly rotating selection of deals. It usually has range of homeware products, DIY tools, seasonal items, kitchen accessories and much more. At a glance, it looks like an innocent, cream coloured blanket that wouldn't look out of place in a living room or bedroom. Nevertheless, it has a hidden use that could prove especially beneficial for those who want to ward off the cold. It is said to have a "quick heat-up time" which can be turned on and off after plugging into an outlet. With six different heat settings to suit your needs, and an all night mode to help you sleep without jeopardising on health and safety, this could be of use for anyone who feels the chill easier, especially with Ofgem hiking the energy price cap by four per cent from October 1. Product features - full list - Quick heat-up time - Extra-warm foot zone provides additional heat - With 6 heat settings - Soft fleece for a comfortable night’s sleep - Easy-care and hygienic – machine washable at 30°C (on a delicates cycle) - Electronic safety system - Automatic shut-off: adjustable to 1, 3, 6 or 12 hour(s) - All night mode after 3 hours (heat reduces from level 5 & 6 to level 4) - Power cable: 2.8m - Power consumption: 55-65W - Size: 150 x 80cm - 3-year warranty People hoping to find out more about the product are urged to visit the Lidl website. Here, they can find additional information, as well as browse the supermarket's entire catalogue of items spanning groceries, home and more. It bears a striking resemblance to two pricier alternatives available at other retailers. Currys, for instance, is stocking the almost identical Russell Hobbs Electric Underblanket for £24.99. Describing the product, Currys said: "Get warm and cosy during the cold months with the Russell Hobbs RHESB6001 Electric Underblanket. There are three different heat settings, so you'll always get warm quickly. Made from 100 per cent polyester, it's soft to touch and machine washable." Meanwhile, for a higher-end option, Argos has the Luxury Hotel Collection Electric Blanket selling at £50 - nearly three-times the price of Lidl's offering. "It brings that indulgent five-star experience straight to your bedroom," reads the product description. "Wrapped in supersoft pinsonic microfleece with elegant piped edging, this single-size blanket at 90x193cm provides edge-to-edge heating that covers your entire mattress for complete warmth and comfort. "The dual digital detachable controls give you 3 heat settings to find exactly the temperature you need, while easy-fit straps keep everything securely in place throughout the night. The boutique-style design means you get both luxurious warmth and sophisticated looks in one package." It continues: "The blanket heats up in 60 minutes and is suitable for all-night use, though Silentnight's sleep experts suggest switching it off before you drift off to help maintain your ideal core temperature for more restful sleep. Machine-washable for straightforward care and designed with low energy consumption, it's a guilt-free way to banish those chilly nights. "Overheat protection provides added safety, and it comes complete with a reusable storage bag and a 1-year manufacturer's guarantee. Perfect for anyone wanting hotel-worthy comfort without the hotel price tag."