Homemade Heat Packs

Can you use polyester fabric for making the microwave heating bags?

By Becky from Tucson, AZ

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Homemade Heat Packs

I wouldn't.The fabric would probably melt in the microwave. I get my flannel baby blankets at the thrift stores to make them with. (01/04/2011)

By Keeper

Homemade Heat Packs

I use socks that are without mates and put rice in them. I place one in a jar and fold the top around the lid of the jar and pour in rice. I leave enough room for a knot to be tied in the sock. Microwave until it is hot enough; I rarely go a full minute. I will occasionally empty the rice out and wash the sock and refill it. It is a good freezer rice sock too for booboos. I just like to use old white socks, the ones you get in the big bags at Walmart. They get really hot. I use them when I get an ear infection or have a really bad bruise. They fit to the body part when they are in the freezer they are not hard like ice and won't melt.

(01/05/2011)

By Robyn Fed

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I personally wouldn't! I agree about polyester melting in the microwave because it's made from plastics. Have you ever put certain plastic or Styrofoam food containers, or even plastic baggies, in the microwave for a couple or more minutes? Not only can and do they melt, but also emit fumes that are released during the melting process. Please use cotton fabrics. (01/05/2011)

By Deeli

Homemade Heat Packs

I too use the cheapest rice in a cotton sock. You can mix some nice essential oil in with the rice before filling the sock then secure it at the top. I put it into the microwave until it's at a heat I can place on my body. The essential oil will stop the smell of rice when heated. Also, you can do two and place one in the freezer to use as an ice pack this is good as it does not freeze. Let us know how you go on. Helen xxx (01/06/2011)

By helen