How to make a homemade heating pad

There is nothing more soothing than the cozy warmth of a heating pad when you suffer from severe muscle pain. Since it always comes in handy, you can rely on a heating pad. However, good-quality electric heat pads come with a high price tag. So instead of making a trip to the store, you can make your version of heating pads at home without burning a hole in the pocket.

Homemade Heating Pad

Homemade heating pad with rice

Things to use

• Uncooked rice- 7 cups
• Lavender oil- 4 to 6 drops
• Fabric cloth- 12 inches
• Scissors
• Thread and needle

Homemade Heating Pad with Rice

Steps

• Cut the fabric cloth into two equal-sized rectangles and place one piece over the other
• Sew up three sides of the fabric, leaving one side open
• Fill two-third of the cloth bag with rice and add the lavender oil
• Sew the opening closed and heat your homemade rice heating pad in an oven or microwave for one minute before use

Easy homemade microwave heating pad

Materials required

• One tube sock
• Uncooked rice- 4 cups
• Essential oil- 3 drops

Homemade Microwave Heating Pad

Procedure

• Fill the sock with rice until it is about 3/4 full and add the essential oil
• Tie a knot at the end of the sock and pull tight
• Place the sock in a microwave prior to use

Homemade heating pad without rice

Essentials

• Two small towels
• A zip-lock bag
• Water

Homemade Heating Pad Without Rice

Instructions

• Dip both the towels in water and squeeze out the excess water
• Put the wet towels into the zip-lock bag and place it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes
• Remove the bag and seal it before use

DIY homemade heat pad with cherry pits

Requirements

• Square piece of cloth- 14 inches
• Dried cherry pits
• Essential oil- 5 to 7 drops
• Scissors
• Thread and needle

Homemade Heat Pad with Cherry Pits

Directions

• Fold the cloth in half and sew two of the two sides
• Pour the cherry pits into the bag and add the essential oil
• Sew the remaining side and heat the bag in a microwave for one minute before application

There is always a risk of an electric shock or fire with a store-bought heating pad. Even though homemade heating pads are heated in a microwave, it is not always necessary to use the same heating source. Using simple materials, you can prepare a comfortable heating pad at home and get quick relief from muscle pain.