Plenty of us will have had to make some pretty significant adjustments to our working patterns over the past couple of years, working from home being one of them. But while being able to get out of bed later and avoiding the commute are obvious benefits, there can be challenges too.
Whether you’re working from a back bedroom, dining room, or even a garden shed, keeping your home office warm without cranking up the heating (and increasing your energy bills) can be tricky. Fortunately, there are alternative ways to stay cosy without breaking the bank.
As well as offering products to help clean your home, here at Direct Vacuums, we also have a range of heating and cooling products. So with the cold weather of winter still with us, we have put together a few tips on how to keep your home office warm.
Consider an Affordable Space Heater
On especially cold days, your central heating may need a little extra help—especially if your home office is in a larger or draughtier room. By investing in a small, affordable heater, you can effectively warm up you office space without wasting energy heating up with rest of the house.
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Portable Heaters: Options like convector heaters, halogen heaters, or fan heaters can provide an immediate and affordable heat boost when needed.
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Stove Heaters: If you’re looking for both warmth and aesthetics, consider a stove heater. These heaters often come with a real flame effect, adding both heat and ambiance to your office.
Insulate and Eliminate Drafts
The first step in heating your home office efficiently is to prevent warm air from escaping and cold air from seeping in. Windows and doors are notorious for letting in drafts, so addressing these can make a huge difference.
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Use Insulation Tape: Apply insulation tape around doors and windows to cover up small gaps. This will help block out cold air and keep the warmth inside.
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Invest in Draught Excluders: Draughts often sneak in under doors. A simple draught excluder can prevent cold air from entering and help maintain a steady temperature in your workspace.
Move Regularly to Stay Warm
Sitting in one spot for too long can make you feel cold as your circulation slows down. When working from home, it’s important to not just sit at your desk for hours on end. Moving your body and getting up and about now and again is vital to keeping your circulation at the right level. This ties into your body temperature and overall comfort.
Keep Your Extremities Warm
When you are feeling the cold, losing any of the heat contained within your body is counter-intuitive. This means ensuring that the parts of your body through which heat can often get out are covered is a wise idea.
Thick socks are good as a way of keeping your feet warm, while investing in a pair of fingerless gloves is a great idea. These can help to keep your hands warm, but don’t inhibit your ability to type on your keyboard.
Back to Basics
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. If you’re still feeling chilly, it’s time to go back to basics. For example, adding another layer is never a bad idea when things are a little chilly.
Having that warm surface against your body can keep you feeling good and able to work as you wish! An item like hand warmers or a hot water bottle can make a big difference. Or if your standard blanket isn’t cutting it anymore, upgrading to a heated blanket is a simple step to get some extra warmth.
Choose Heating and Cooling Solutions from Direct Vacuums
While you may be feeling the cold now, but before you know it, summer will be here. Now, isn’t that something to look forward to?
With this in mind, the Direct Vacuums range of heating and cooling products is well worth browsing year-round, with a host of new and refurbished products available for you to buy at great prices.
Of course, we have a host of other products available to help you stay on top of your home office and home generally. We have great vacuums and floorcare products and plenty of home and garden items, too. Be sure to take a look through our kitchen appliances, spares, and accessories, too!
