Microwaveable wheat bag, heat packs and heating pads are a common solution to natural pain relief. Here's what you need to know about wheat bags.
How do microwave wheat bags work?
When you heat up your wheat bag in a microwave, the wheat grain stores that heat energy and releases it slowly over time. And the fabric layer of your wheat bag also helps to regulate the release of heat. You can expect the warmth of a wheat bag to last for up to one hour.
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Wheat bag microwave instructions
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How to heat up a wheat bag in the microwave
1. Check your wheat bag
Before you pop your wheat bag in the microwave, first it's important to check to make sure everything is clean. Is your wheat bag clean & dry? Is your microwave clean from food and liquid?
It's important to check that everything is first clean to prevent and accidents and increase risk of potential dangers, such a fire.
2. Heat your wheat bag
Read our heating instructions. Remember - Always stay with your wheat bag while it's heating up in the microwave.
3. Enjoy your wheat bag
Relax, you deserve it! Enjoy the soothing warmth and comfort that comes with a warm wheat bag.
How long do you microwave wheat bags for?
We recommend a maximum of 2.5 minutes when heating a wheat bag in a microwave. If your microwave is 1000 watts, we recommend 1.5 minutes max.
Always look at the manufacturers supplied heating instructions when heating a wheat bag, as each wheat bag is made different.
- 2 mins - 800 Watt
- 1.5 min - 1000 Watt
Is it safe to heat a wheat bag in the microwave?
Yes, wheat bags are perfectly safe to heat in the microwave and can bring relief when heated properly. As with any product involving heat, there is a danger of fire and a risk of injury to you if used improperly.
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Why put water in microwave with wheat bag?
You can put a cup of water in with a wheat bag when you microwave it to rehydrate the wheat inside. Rehydrating the wheat can help to get rid of any burnt smells that may be coming through and give your wheat bag a new lease of life.