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How to wash an electric blanket?


Category: Blanket

On a cold winter night, there is nothing better than snuggling down in a warm bed.
One simple way is to use electric blankets. They can make your bed warm and cozy. However, there will be smears and sweat stains on the electric blankets after long-time use. When heated, the blankets would give off a terrible smell. So electric blankets should be cleaned regularly. When washing an electric blanket, take the following tips into consideration.

- Unplug your blanket and remove the controls. Check carefully the wires and switches to make sure they are not damaged. Examine if any of the wires are poking out through the fabric.

Hand wash

1. Mix water and detergent into a large container or bath tub. Let the blanket soak for a few minutes in the container. Avoid soaking the switch and thermolator into the water for rust protection. Make sure not to scrunch the blanket unduly.

2. Rub the blanket gently. Try to keep off the wires when washing.

3. Rinse the blanket with clean water. Rinse two times.

4. After the blanket is finished washing, it is the best to let it air dry.

Wash in the washing machine

1. Put your blanket in the washing machine with a mild detergent. If the blanket is too dirty, you can presoak it for about 15 minutes. Make sure your washer is large enough for it. If your blanket doesn't fit in the washer, you'd better use a large capacity machine in a Laundromat or wash by hands.

2. Set the washer on the gentle or delicate cycle with cold water. Let it wash for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, stop the washer and turn to the rinse cycle. Rinse the blanket for at least a few minutes. Then spin for several minutes.

- Hang the blanket to dry on a clothes line or other surfaces for airflow.

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