The Joy of Having a Futon Dryer

A number of years ago, I had accumulated a very large number of Docomo points, so with the help of a Japanese co-worker I got to exchange those points for some things from the online catalogue of things available for points.  Some of the points went to a box of different curries.  The rest went to acquiring a futon dryer.

Not the best photo, but it is in use as I type.

This little machine is absolutely wonderful, especially on the coldest winter nights that come in January and February.  I absolutely hate getting into a cold bed.  I slip the plastic sheet into my bed when I make it in the morning, and in the evening before going to bed, I stick the hose in the labeled spot, and turn it on for a bit to warm the whole bed.  It has been particularly useful on evenings when I come home late and head to bed soon after getting back.  After it warms up the bed, I slip the plastic sheet out, and get into the warm, cozy bed.

I think technically it is also to be used to kill the dani (dust mites) or to actually dry the futons on days or during seasons (like rainy season) that one cannot hang out the futon. 

The plastic sheet for mine can also be folded in half and zipped up and laundry or I guess other things can be put inside to dry.  I have never tried this.

Mine also came with a boot attachment.  When I got it, I figured I would never need it, but it came in super handy when my hiking boots got soaked and, due to the ensuing wet weather, just would not dry.  After a few days, I used the futon dryer with the boot attachment.  It took some time, but did the trick.

This little wonder has become indispensable for me during, as I said, especially, January and February.  I think they are available in home centers, and electronics shops . . . or see if any of your point accumulating accounts have enough points and offer one in exchange.