The quality and variety of materials used by modern blanket manufacturers guarantee a long and productive life. They provide long-term comfort, warmth and coziness to their owners. Adhering to simple rules for caring for blankets, you can significantly reduce the wear of materials, extend the life of the product.
Most of the materials used in modern blankets are designed to be washable under certain conditions. The main requirements for the conditions for caring for products are indicated by manufacturers on special tags. The absence of such instructions is a reason to think about the advisability of buying such a product.
The main factor affecting the washing conditions of the blanket is its filler. The requirements for washing and drying blankets differ from:
- silicone filler;
- down (natural or synthetic) filler;
- bamboo fiber;
- sheep wool.
Silicone Filled Blankets
Products with this filler can be machine washed.
You must choose one of the gentle washing modes. The water temperature should not exceed 40˚С. Drum rotation speed during spinning - no more than 700 rpm.
To dry products with silicone filler, you must choose a well-ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight. It is unacceptable to dry silicone blankets using heating elements - heating pipes, etc.
Blankets with natural or synthetic down
Automatic or hand wash is acceptable - depending on the manufacturer's marking. The water temperature, in both cases, should not exceed 30˚С. With the automatic washing mode, you must select the delicate mode, with spinning at a speed of no more than 400 rpm.
To get the most out of your duvet, you can rinse it again. It is best to dry the blanket in a special dryer or ironing board in a place protected from direct sunlight.
Bamboo Fiber Blankets
If the garment does not have a hand wash mark, it can be machine washed at a water temperature of no more than 40 ° C. Use liquid detergents and select a delicate wash cycle. Permissible spin speed - no more than 800 revolutions.
For maximum cleaning effect, we recommend rinsing the product twice. To dry a bamboo product, you need a horizontal grate, another, similar structure, placed outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. It is not recommended to dry the product using artificial heat sources. It is undesirable to expose the washed blanket to direct sunlight.
Blankets with sheep wool (quilted)
The lambswool quilts are machine washable. The water temperature should not exceed 30˚С. The optimal washing mode is without heating the water.
As a cleaning agent, when washing, it is necessary to use liquids intended for cleaning woolen products.
The spin mode must be set to the minimum for this model of the machine. (If possible, it is advisable to do without it).
Drying sheep wool blankets is necessary in a horizontal position in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
Neat, competent care is a guarantee of many years of service for your blanket
Compliance with the listed conditions for washing and drying blankets guarantees their long-term service. It will allow you to enjoy the warmth and comfort of the selected blanket model for many winters. It guarantees that it does not lose its properties - it does not stretch, does not crumple into lumps, does not lose its airiness, pleasant appearance, etc. Knowing and following the basic conditions for caring for your blanket is the basis for a warm, comfortable winter sleep.
You can read about pillow care HERE