Place the rice-filled sock into the microwave. Leave about an inch or two of space between the seam and the top of the rice so the rice can move freely mold to your body when the compress is applied. Tie a knot at the top of the sock to seal it or sew a simple seam across the top for an even more secure compress. If you want a warmly-spiced scent in your compress, pour the rice into the sock, sprinkling cinnamon into it when the sock is about ¼ and ½ full, with a small amount sprinkled on the top of the rice when finished filling the sock. Pour enough rice into the sock to fill it about ¾ of the way full.
Long strip of clean, dry flannel (twice the width and length of the sock).Dry uncooked rice (enough to fill the sock).
Moist warm eye compress portable#
A dry compress made from ordinary household rice is portable and reusable with zero mess involved. If it doesn’t feel warm enough to the touch, microwave for an additional 30 seconds.Ī dry, warm compress delivers dry heat to sore muscles or much-needed warmth when you’re chasing off the chill bestowed on you by Old Man Winter or sitting on the metal bleachers at a football game. Place the bag with the flannel square into the microwave. Place the bag on a paper or microwave-safe plate.
Use tongs to wet both pieces of flannel so they are soaking wet.įold one piece of flannel in half and in half again and place it into the plastic bag, but do not seal it.
2 large squares of flannel, about 12x12 inches.Making a moist compress at home is simple and a frugal first-aid must-have! It all starts with flannel, which can be repurposed from a clean, old shirt or pajamas. A moist warm compress uses the benefit of steam to soothe aching muscles and reduce inflammation.
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