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Place a dry towel or plastic sheet under the area to be warmed to protect the underlying sheets or bedding. Determine your source of hot water, such as a hot plate, a bucket, or a container with enough hot water to soak thoroughly a towel or washcloth. Dip the cloth into the container, wring it out, and roll it in a backward and forward motion over the skin to acclimate the body area, gradually slowing down the movements and eventually resting the hot cloth completely onto the skin. Wrap the cloth securely and snugly around the injured area, covering the area needing attention. An extra dry towel or a sheet of plastic is placed on top of the wet cloth and tucked in. This extra towel helps contain the warm temperature. To maintain a steady flow of heat, a hot water bottle or a heating pad may be placed over the plastic sheet or dry towel (the plastic or towel also prevents the heating pad from getting damp).

When the wet towel begins to cool (if no hot water bottle or heating pad is used), it can be removed and re-dipped in the hot water, then placed back on the skin and rewrapped with a dry towel or plastic sheet. This procedure may be followed from three to five minutes (for a short pack) to five to twenty minutes (for a long hot pack), depending upon the condition that is being treated.