23 ways to stay warm without turning on the heating this winter

So much so that recent research has revealed that nearly one in four adults don't intend to put their heating on at all this winter due to worries about the cost.

Meanwhile, searches for ‘how to keep warm without heating’ are up a staggering 7,900% year on year, as reported by retailer Studio.

Fortunately, there are methods to help you stay warm that don't involve cranking up the boiler. From plugging unwelcome draughts to making sure your bed is totally toasty, here are 23 simple and cost-effective ways to stay warm this winter, no radiators required.

1. Plug the draughts

Feeling the chill through the floorboards? One woman has shared a great way to keep your home warm if you have wooden flooring.

2. Put tin foil behind your radiators

On the occasions when it's just too cold not to put on the heating, try putting foil behind your radiators to make sure the heat is forced back into the room, rather than escaping into the wall.

3. Dry your clothes and heat your room

As well as offering a solution that will help dry your clothes without the expense of running your tumble dryer, a heated clothes airer will also help heat up your room without altering the thermostat. And some have running costs at less than 4p an hour!

4. Swap your jumper for a wearable blanket

Still feeling the chill in your usual TV-viewing cocoon? Available from a variety of retailers. You could also pull on an Oodie. On Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert website, one fan says she hasn't needed her heating since buying the cross between a hoodie and a blanket. "Invested in an oversized hoodie blanket to snuggle up in, not used heating since," the user wrote.

5. Have a hot lunch

The NHS says eating regularly will help keep you warm, and says you should have at least one hot meal a day.

6. Take your tea in a flask

Who would have thought that we'd be totting up the number of times we boil our kettle, but we are where we are. Reduce your kettle use to once a day by making up a vat of tea in a flask.

7. Pull on the thermals

Rethink your outdated views on thermals, by staying snuggly in the latest cosy yet cool base layers.

8. Plug the gaps

Ensure your home is as heat-efficient as possible by banishing draughts. Allowing cold air to get into the home will, unsurprisingly, bring the overall temperature down. If you can stop these draughts from getting in and taking away the warm heat, it will make a huge difference to the temperature of your home."

9. Wearable hot water bottle

Hot water bottles are a cheap and cheerful way to stay toasty when trying to keep the heating off, but they've recently had an upgrade. The Body Bottle is an extra long hot water bottle than stays hot for up to six hours – and you can even wear it around your body thanks to its handy strap.

10. Try some reusable hand warmers

If you struggle to keep your mitts warm, reusable hand warmers could help to sole the problem and will cost you less than 1p per hour to run.

11. Snuggle up with a special someone

If you curl up with another person or even a pet, you'll get twice the body heat than if you were sitting solo. As well as keeping you warm, cosying up with a special someone can release oxytocin, known as the cuddle hormone, which has a whole heap of benefits for your mental health.

12. Try a plug heater

Small yet mighty, not only are plug heaters space-saving, but they're also a cost-effective way to warm up a room without having to crank up all the radiators.

13. Upgrade your slippers

Make sure they have rubber soles. The rationale? Rubber is a bad conductor of heat and will therefore keep your toes toastier.

14. Leave the oven open after cooking

While many are turning to airfryers to save money on bills, those who are still using their oven can leave it open after cooking to release additional warmth into the room.

15. Work from home in fingerless gloves

They may be an 80s throwback, but fingerless gloves could be a cheap yet simple solution to keeping our circulation going while tapping out that report when working from home.

16. Get your exercise on

As well as increasing your metabolic rate, exercising also helps accelerate body heat production, so why not try doing a quick round of jumping jacks in between meetings? Cardiovascular exercise increases blood circulation, while strength training will increase heat production in the muscles. But try not to get too sweaty as you'll start to get cold as you cool down.

17. Take a morning cold shower

This may seem utterly bonkers and completely counter-intuitive, but cold showers help improve blood circulation, and that in turn could help to keep you warm.

18. Put your feet up

A chilly floor is usually the coldest part of your home, but popping your feet up on a stool or chair can help your tootsies stay that little bit warmer while you're sitting down.

19. Upgrade your duvet

The best temperate for sleep is around 18°C. To reach this easily in winter, choose a higher tog duvet of at least 13 which will retain as much heat as possible. If you're struggling to recall the last time you changed your duvet it might be time to do so as the stuffing in older duvets can clump together and lead to cold spots.

20. Switch up your PJs

Changing up your nightwear can actually have an impact on how warm you feel in bed. " best materials to feel warm on cold evenings is silk – it is a natural thermal regulator and keeps heat between the threads.

21. Try an electric blanket

Warming up yourself and your immediate surroundings, rather than the entire house can help to ensure your heating stays off. And electric blankets have come a long way since from the stiff and scratchy ones your granny used to swear by. These days best heated blankets are soft and light, with wires you'll barely notice.

22. Rearrange the furniture

By moving any furniture or items that are blocking your radiator, the heat generated can circulate more freely. While the efficiency of your radiator does depend on its quality and the size of the room it is in, this should help you reduce the time you keep your heating on You should also make sure your bed is positioned away from windows and doors to avoid any draught.

23. Wear the warm

Wearable tech has switched its attention to keeping warm and heated gilets are providing a cosy boost. Heated panels in the chest and back and are powered by lightweight portable battery packs, which you charge up to keep you toasty warm round the house and on the go.

Source: Yahoo.com