Can I wash a fleece blanket in a washing machine?

When purchasing bedding, we always choose with interest colors, sizes and mentally imagine how comfortable it will be for us to sleep under a warm, delicate, natural blanket. And for a practical owner, first of all, the issue of caring for the product is important, how to wash it and whether machine wash is possible. Today we will answer some questions and tell you whether it is possible to wash a fleece blanket in a washing machine, what rules should be followed in order to preserve the pristine warmth and tenderness of the product.

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A little bit about the history and manufacturing techniques

From ancient times, animal hair was used to make clothes and bedding. Blankets were sewn directly from the skins of animals, babies were wrapped in them so that they would grow strong and healthy. And the premature babies were wrapped in a sheepskin blanket, and it served as their incubator. It is an environmentally friendly, warm, soft material. Perhaps this is the best material that can be imagined. Moreover, fleece does not cause allergies in infants.

Today, sheep’s blankets are manufactured using completely new technologies:

• Some manufacturers press processed raw materials, and with the help of machines they turn the layer of wool into a thin and light blanket.
• Other manufacturers use the option of weaving woolen and cotton threads for the manufacture of the product. Such blankets are more resistant to abrasion and durable.
• Manufacturers of more expensive models of products offer samples with the preservation of natural curls of a sheep. The products are treated with special water and dirt-repellent impregnations so that the products do not need frequent washing. You can read more about quality products and manufacturers in our special article. “Blankets made of sheep’s wool”.

However, we use bedding every day, and as we use the blankets, they accumulate dust, dirt, sweat and other secretions from human skin and pets. And that means - sooner or later, such a moment will come when you come across the question of how to wash a blanket of sheep’s wool in order to preserve its original tenderness and warmth for many years.

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Is it possible to wash a wool blanket in a washing machine?

If you have purchased a quality product, then its surface is covered with special dirt and water repellent compounds. In addition, the duvet cover also protects the blanket from contamination. But regardless of the protective measures, the blanket needs cleaning. Most blankets made of sheep’s wool can be washed in automatic washing machines, and if you act correctly and in stages, you will get a clean and undeformed product at the output.

However, not all wool products are made the same. Woolen blanket manufacturing methods and fiber processing methods influence the choice of product cleaning.

Sheep blankets can be divided into several types:

• Fur Using special technology, wool fibers are applied to the fabric on both sides. Products look very voluminous and fluffy, but they can not be washed. In this case, only dry cleaning of sheep’s blankets is possible.
• All-woven.Products are a single strong and thin woolen cloth. Specialists recommend dry cleaning such blankets, but sometimes hand washing is also allowed.
• Quilted. Blankets of this type are a woolen cloth covered with fabric on both sides. Products are quilted over the entire area, so that the wool does not fall off and does not pile up. In this case, you can wash the fleece blanket in the washing machine and manually.

Important! When buying a blanket made of sheep’s wool, be sure to read the label with the manufacturer's recommendations on how to care for the product. As a rule, on the label you can find: a ban on washing, ironing, bleaching, drying in a centrifuge and a gentle dry cleaning mode. If you have any doubts about the decryption of the icons, use our character table.

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Woolen blanket cleaning methods

Wool blankets are very light and warm. And to keep them always and always clean, use the following methods:

• Dry cleaning blankets made of sheep wool. This method does not require any effort from you. Give the product in the hands of specialists who will return freshness and pristine cleanliness to bedding.
• Dry or foam cleaning. This is the most gentle way to clean a woolen bedspread. Choose dry cleaning in case of occasional surface contamination. For example, if a stain appears on the blanket, then treat it with a special tool, and do not soak the entire surface. Our team will help you find the quality dry cleaning product overview.

Important! The composition of a special blanket cleaner includes lanolin, which gives the coat shine and silkiness. Dilute the product with water in the indicated proportions, foam thoroughly, and then apply to the contaminated area. Foam will dissolve all dirt and dust. After treatment, remove the product with blotting movements.

• Handwash. Of course, this method can be considered gentle and careful, since you can tactilely feel the boundaries of the permissible efforts when washing the product, but the wool absorb water so well that it will be extremely difficult to lift such a blanket.
• Laundry in the washing machine. This method is suitable if the manufacturer of the product does not prohibit the blanket from being so cleaned and if the product is placed in the drum of the machine. We will tell you about the washing rules below.

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How to wash a fleece blanket?

If you find an icon in the product care instructions that does not prohibit washing, then start the cleaning process by selecting a detergent.

You can wash a woolen product using the following means:

• Laundry soap.
• Liquid detergent for wool.
• Universal washing powder without chlorine and bleach.
• Special powder for washing wool products.

Manual Wash Rules

Before you start washing by hand, be sure to evaluate your strength.

Important! Since a wet product will be very difficult, you can’t do without an assistant. In addition, for drying bulk things need room.

Observe the following rules during the process:

1. Wash the product in the bathroom.
2. Use plenty of water - both for soaking and rinsing. Do not forget that the wool absorbs water very well.
3. Use cool water (no more than 30 degrees) for washing.
4. Soak the product in detergent for 10-15 minutes before washing.
5. Do not rub the wool cover in the places of pollution, as it is easily deformed and does not restore its former shape.
6. Slightly lower and raise the product in soapy water.
7. Rinse several times.
8. Do not twist and squeeze the product. After washing, spread the wet blanket on a large horizontal surface or carefully hang the canvas.
9. Turn over the item and shake it several times during drying.

Important! Do not wash in hot water or tumble dry in a tumble dryer.From high temperatures, the canvas sits down and decreases in size.

Hand Wash Tips:

1. You can dry such bedding in the yard on the ropes, on a folding clothes dryer or near the battery.
2. When rinsing, add a few drops of wine vinegar to the water to maintain the color of the material.
3. Severely contaminated areas should be thoroughly dried first before washing, wipe with soap and water, using an old toothbrush with coarse bristles.

Features of automatic washing

If the icons on the label allow the machine to be machine washed, proceed as follows:

1. Dry first the blanket on the street, remove the dust by shaking the canvas.
2. Check the surface for integrity. Remove any torn holes.
3. Choose a powder by type of fabric (without caustic chemicals and bleaches).
4. Roll up the roll (roll) for ease of placement in the washing machine.
5. Select delicate wash. If there is, set the “Wool” mode.
6. Set the temperature controller to 30 degrees.
7. Turn off spin mode.
8. Turn on the device.
9. Set double rinse.
10. After completing the washing process, remove the blanket.
11. Let the water drain.
12. Spread the canvas on a horizontal surface.
13. Dry the product in the fresh air (in the shade).

Important! To get rid of the unpleasant smell of wool, use concentrated fabric softeners. Or view the step-by-step recipes offered on our portal, how to make do-it-yourself air conditioning.

Tips for washing a sheep’s blanket in a typewriter:

1. To prevent the filter from clogging with hair, wash the blanket in a duvet cover.
2. Do not wash the wool fabric too often. It is enough to carry out this process once every six months.
3. To prevent direct sunlight from entering the canvas during drying, wrap it in a sheet.
4. So that after washing the bedding becomes soft and fluffy again, shake it well after complete drying.
5. If the item is large or you have a double model, and there is no way to wash it either in the car or manually, use dry cleaning or dry clean.
6. Keep the blanket in special vacuum bag or in a bag with oxygen access.
7. Put in the package moth protection.

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Protect the blanket from contamination, ventilate it from time to time to eliminate unpleasant odors and you won’t have to wash your wool blanket often. And to make the fleece cloth last as long as possible, listen to the manufacturer's recommendations and carefully study all the badges on the label, since such products must be handled carefully and delicately.