How to Wash Weighted Blanket with Comfort: 10 Tips
Are
you planning on buying a cool weighted blanket but are not sure whether
maintaining and cleaning them would be easy or not? Then you are definitely not
alone. Weighted blankets will cost you a lot, so it is almost necessary to take
good care of them and clean them properly. After all, weighted blankets help
you to sleep better, aid you in relieving the symptoms of anxiety,
restlessness, autism, depression and many other certain conditions.
Cleaning a weighted blanket can be both easy and challenging task. It all depends on the type of material used in its manufacturing. So, before you jump into the cleaning process, it is essential to check the tag for materials and consider the overall construction which will affect the way it should be washed.
Here
are 10 tips for you which will surely help you in maintaining a clean blanket.
1. Air Your Blanket Every Now and Then
Sometimes
all you need is to air your best weighted blanket just to make it smell like a
new one. It is a quick and efficient way to refresh your blanket. You can air
it outside or you can just open up the windows of the room for a couple of
hours. In this way, you will just need to do the basic spot cleaning as airing
your blanket will prevent the dust and bacteria to pile up.
2.Handwash/Machine Wash
In order to prevent the damage, it is better to hand wash the weighted blankets. However, there are washing machines available that allow you the same result as a handwash and are capable of washing even the most delicate fabrics available in the market. But if you are looking at cleaning only a single stain then spot cleaning is the best option.
3.When to visit Laundromat?
If
your blanket weighs more than 20lbs, the best option is to take it to a
laundromat. Even if your blanket has too many stains, it is better to be kind
to your home washer and hand the blanket to the professionals. If you want to
save yourself from too many trips to a laundromat, we suggest you to use a
duvet to cover your blanket.
4.How to Wash Weighted Blanket?
A cold-water gentle machine wash is
recommended for most of the weighted blankets. You might find some blanket with
removable outer layer, like a duvet cover which can be washed separately.
There
is no doubt that the fabrics and Polly pellets used in the manufacturing of
weighted blankets are very durable. But to ensure a longer life span, it is
essential to maintain and clean them regularly. Wash blanket separately with a
mild detergent to keep it top notch. Never use a harsh chemical such as
chlorine bleaches as it will cause nothing but damage. Waterproof blankets must
be machine washed with warm or hot water and avoid using vinegar or bleach in
order to keep the material safe.
5.How to Hand Wash Weighted Blankets?
Fill your tub with water and put half or quarter cup of gentle detergent based on the size and weight of your tub. Avoid to fill your tub up to the brim to avoid the mess.
Clutch
one part of the blanket and rub it with very gentle strokes. Now smooth it out
and grab a new part of the blanket and wash it. Keep on repeating this until
each and every part of the blanket is washed out.
Drain
water from the blanket, use your hands to apply pressure in order to remove
excess of water but don’t squeeze or twist.
Now
use lukewarm water to rinse your blanket several times until the detergent is
removed completely from it. Again, apply the pressure method to remove water
and dry your blanket.
6.Dryer is Okay, Not Recommended
All
the weighted blankets are rated for the dryer. The fabrics can be dried without
receiving any damage and the poly pellet filling can also be dried using a
dryer without any consequences. But we recommend you to cool dry or hang dry.
In fact, it is for the better life of your blanket as your blanket will stay
healthier and last longer.
7.Hang Drying the Blanket
You
can hang dry your blanket. Nothing is wrong with it, but you have to take some
precautions just to maintain its shape. Hang the quilt evenly over the laundry
line and never hang blanket from the edge, especially a weighted one. Most of
the washing machine do a fine job during the drying cycle and get most of water
out successfully, which means you won't have to hang dry your blanket for too
long.
8.Say No to Detergent, Fabric
Softener, Bleach
Using
any chemicals is certainly not a great idea when it comes to washing a gravity
blanket. Ironically fabric softeners can make your blanket less soft by
building up in the quilt. Bleach will break down the fibers of your blanket. If
you want a longer life span of your blanket then it is best to use a mild
detergent and use only non-chlorine bleach when necessary.
9.Avoid Ironing
We
feel difficult imagining a scene where someone would feel the need to iron
their blanket. But just in case if you are wondering, we suggest you not to
iron the blanket. The only blanket that could be ironed is the 100 % cotton
with glass beads. But ironing a ynm weighted blanket would not be a hectic task. So, our suggestion is that make peace
with how your blanket looks. One solution could be to cover your blanket with a
duvet.
10.Remove stains before drying
Removing
stains depend upon their type. Some stains go away easily while some give you a
hard time. The tip that we are going to give you is that no matter what you do to
remove your stains, just treat them before you put your quilt in the dryer. The
reason is that the dryer acts like an oven and it would do nothing but bake
your stain which will remain on your weighted blanket for eternity.
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