Amazon is selling a $70 electric heated blanket for $45 right now

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealIf you're fed up with cold air, snow and ice, and need some effective ways to stay comfortable throughout the wintertime this year, retailers like Amazon can help. Whether you're browsing for snow boots, a shovel or snow blower, warmer bedding, some coats and hoodies, or a box of hot-chocolate mix, it's worth shopping around for the right deal. You can get everything you need to survive the winter in comfort and warmth without breaking the bank.If you're in the market for an electric blanket, Amazon has a $70 Pengzhu Heated Blanket on sale for $45 at the moment. That's a savings of $25, and you can get in any size or color you might want.Pengzhu Technology Electric Blanket, $45 (was $70) at Amazon COurtesy Why do shoppers love it?Shoppers love this blanket, from its 10-level adjustable controls to automatic safety shutdown. It's perfect for long study sessions, cold mornings, chilly winter nights, and watching holiday movies on the couch while the snow falls. It's somewhat lightweight but very soft and warm. It's well made, with quality fabrics, and comes in a nice variety of colors and sizes."This was a gift for my mother during these cold times," said one reviewer. "It's very soft. You just plug it into the power so it can heat up, and it has an automatic shutoff, so it'll keep you warm for up to eight hours at a time. It warms up quickly, with 10 different heating levels, and you can wash it either in the machine or by hand. I love the quality, and it's super soft."Related: Martha Stewart's bestselling Eastwick Dutch oven is on sale for only $40 at WalmartDetails to knowSizes available: Throw, twin, full, queen, and king.Color options: Available in 10 different colors, including gray, khaki, red, and purple.Is it machine-washable?: Yes, but you have to detach the controller.This incredibly soft, heated blanket is made with 220 gram-per-square-meter (GSM) flannel and 200 GSM sherpa. It's available in at least 10 different color options — gray, khaki, red, purple, navy, and so on — as well as throw, twin, full, queen, and king sizes. Pricing varies somewhat from one size and color to the next.It's equipped with 10 different heat settings, with a temp range of 86 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as an auto-shutoff feature to keep it from running more than 8 hours at a time; it also shuts off if the blanket ever gets too hot.You can put it in the washing machine for easy maintenance, but you'll obviously need to remember to detach the wired control mechanism every time. Use a gentle wash-and-rinse cycle, then either air-dry or tumble-dry on low heat. The blanket comes with a 1-year warranty.Shop more dealsCymula Heated Hoodie Blanket, $52 with Prime (was $68) at AmazonSoypipo Electric Blanket, $40 with Prime (was $48) at AmazonRalysun Heated Blanket, $37 (was $48) at AmazonIf you're ready to cozy up, get warm, and hibernate for the rest of the winter, save $25 on the Pengzhu Electric Heated Blanket for a limited time at Amazon.