The Spruce / Ana Cadena A backpack is an essential for students, commuters, and hikers. Most fabric backpacks should be cleaned once or twice a year to remove accumulated dirt and bacteria. Washing and cleaning a backpack is easy to do by following these 6 simple steps. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Can You Clean a Backpack in the Washing Machine? Want more cleaning and organizing tips? A thorough cleaning once or twice a year is recommended for backpacks....

Ultimately, follow the instructions on thecare tag. However, before washing, ensure your washer and dryer can handle the size of the comforter. as some household washers and dryers may not belarge enough to accommodatealarge quiltor comforter. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Keep reading to learn how to wash a comforter at home using yourregular laundryproducts. If you have pets that sleep on the bed, you may want to clean the comforter more often....

The Spruce / Michelle Becker We all love the feel of clean bedding and your dog does, too. Overloading a washer is not good for the washer and won’t get the dog bed thoroughly clean. Squeeze gently and repeat until no more water is transferred to the towels. The Spruce / Michelle Becker This will help prevent illness and and longterm stains and odors. You should wash your dog’s bed on a gentle cycle using cool water....

Methods to keep handmade heirlooms clean without ruining them. If you’ve purchased a quilt from a commercial retailer, follow the washing instructions on the manufacturer’scare tag. Always test it for colorfastness before washing it. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald If any of the panels in your quilt bleed, it can ruin your entire blanket. Dry clean any quilts that are not colorfast. Air-drying is the safest way to preserve your quilt....

The Spruce / Ana Cadena Winter comfortersand heavy blankets often need more specialized care than lighter-weight summersheets and bedding. Luckily, you only need to clean them annually. Most householdwashers and dryersaren’t adequately sized to accommodate something as large as a heavy comforter orquilt. ​The Spruce / Ana Cadena Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Use a solvent-basedstain removerto treat the stains. Apply the stain remover, and work it in with your fingers or a soft-bristled brush....

For polyester filling, simply add an appropriate amount of gentle detergent to the machine. For down, use a down-specific detergent like Nikwax’s Down Wash Direct or Rivevex’s Down Cleaner. Puffer jackets have special fillings and coatings that make them sensitive to harsh soaps and chemicals. Damian Lugowski / Getty Images To preserve your jacket, ensure you use the right laundry detergent for the material. Instead, wash it at the end of each season, before storing it away for the year....

The low maintenance, machine-washable rug is popular for a reason. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Thanks to theirmachine-washability, versatile and durableRuggable rugshave exploded in popularity. Instead, you just need to toss the rug cover in the washing machine and run a delicate cycle. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Here’s everything you oughta know about how to wash a Ruggable rug in four easy steps. To separate the two, simply pull them apart....

They can also be washed by hand in an extra-large sink or bathtub. However, sleeping bags can lose insulation each time they’re cleaned, so wash them sparingly. Here’s how to wash, dry, maintain, and store your sleeping bags. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska double-check you have an enzyme-based stain remover, a scrub brush, and high-efficiency detergent before getting started. Read The Care Label All sleeping bags are legally required to have acare labelwith cleaning instructions....

Also, check to see if it has removable stuffing. If so, remove the stuffing prior to washing so it does not form clumps. The toothbrush will loosen up embedded dust, dirt, and other types of soil. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Wash any removable clothing and accessories separately. This is a good idea for a delicate teddy bear but should be considered when youwash any stuffed toy. Add Laundry Detergent Choose a favoritegentle laundry detergentand add it to your wash load....

Read on to learn simple, proven methods for how towash an electric blanketby machine. Before you put the electric blanket in the washing machine, remove all cords and controls. Load the Washing Machine For high-efficiency washers,load the blanket in loosely. The Spruce / Ana Cadena For standard washers with a central agitator, evenly spread the blanket around the drum. You may need to add a couple of non-lint-producing towels or sheets to balance the load....

Never machine-wash older caps with paper or cardboard brims, wool caps, or vintage baseball hats. All baseball caps should beair-driedrather than using a clothes dryer, which can shrink or misshape the material. It can damage the polyester fibers and cause premature yellowing or discoloration. The Spruce / Fiona Campbell Don’t put baseball hats in the dryer: The heat and tumbling action can distort its shape. Rub a drop of shampoo and water into the stained area with a soft toothbrush....

In many cases, the care label will say it’s machine washable. Never dry the bedding with high heat or it can shrink or fade. Let a professional clean delicate and embellished bedding. The Spruce / Mira Norian Put your comforter or duvet insert in the washing machine, and confirm its not folded or crumpled. Spread the bedding out as much as possible in the machine. Add Socks With Tennis Balls Add two socks with tennis balls tied inside them to the load....

The Spruce / Sarah Lee Learn how to wash mattress protectors properly to keep them functioning as intended. Most mattress protectors are fairly easy to clean but the right method depends on the material. Then, remove the protector from the mattress. The Spruce / Sarah Lee Every mattress protector has a care label that will direct you in choosing the correct washing and drying temperatures. Work the stain remover into the mattress protector with a soft-bristled nylon brush....