Experts warn against 'dangerous' viral terracotta pot heating hack sweeping internet. ... The viral hack involves using an upside-down terracotta flower pot over tealight candles. Read More ...

A heating expert has warned against a popular TikTok hack to turn a terracotta pot into a makeshift warmer Credit: Getty. 3. There's a huge risk of carbon monoxide poisoning Credit: Getty.

The whole thing is topped with a terracotta pot, and that’s it. Some versions see users placing small ceramic elements on the saucer to raise the base of this DIY heater.

While a DIY terracotta heater might seem like a cheap and simple way to heat your home, fire chiefs have warned against using the hack. The experts at Heat Adviser have explained exactly why DIY ...

Philip Lee Moore said his terracotta pot heater cost £15 to make, works well and lasts three and a half hours. A screengrab from Philip Lee Moore's TikTok video (Image: Philip Lee Moore/TikTok ) ...

Heating experts have shared some the dangers of a popular terracotta heating hack.

I’m a heating expert – why you should steer clear of popular TikTok hack… you could even end up poisoning yourself. There's also a massive risk of burns, and it can even lead to a house fire ...