Weighted blankets have surged in popularity as this jot down of bedding is therapeutic for many people.
A weighted blanket promotes better sleep, relieves anxiety, and lessens aches and pains.
It’s important to know how to care for your weighted blankets to continue to reap these benefits.
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Loosen any inner ties, buttons or zippers if they’re securing the cover.
Separate the cover from the blanket.
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The cover should be washed separately from the weighted blanket.
Check the blanket’scare labelfor the recommendation.
Even weighted comforters with glass bead filling (labeled as dry-clean only) can be spot-treated for stains.
Before washing,pre-treat stainsaccording to the jot down of stain.
Most food and drink stains can be removed by treating them with an enzyme-basedstain remover.
Apply a small amount to the stained area and work it into the fabric with your fingers.
Allow it to work for at least 15 minutes before washing the blanket.
Place the blanket in the washing machine by itself without any other items.
You will have the best outcome if you have afront-load washeror top-load washer without a center agitator.
This will prevent any damage to the blanket fillers.
Find a space large enough to lay completely flat and spread evenly.
Fill the tub with cold or lukewarm water and add the recommended detergent.
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Swish the detergent through the water to check that it is well-mixed.
check that that the entire blanket is submerged.
Gently squeeze the water through the fabric.
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Leave the blanket to soak for at least 15 minutes.
Rinse the Blanket
Lift the blanket out of the soapy water and drain the tub.
Refill the tub with cool fresh water.
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Gently squeeze the water through the blanket.
Drain and Repeat
Drain the tub and refill it again.
Repeat the rinsing process until there are no suds left.
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Drain the tub and gently squeeze out the excess water.
All other blankets should be dried flat.
Warning
Do not hang a wet weighted blanket to dry on a clothesline.
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The filling may shift and be difficult to return to an even layer.
Evenly distribute the inner filling if it has shifted.
you might help absorb excess moisture by pressing fresh, dry towels on the surface.
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Allow the blanket to dry flat.
Turn it every four or five hours to help speed drying.
It will take 24 to 48 hours to dry completely.
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How Often Should You Wash a Weighted Blanket?
How often to wash your weighted blanket depends on how often you use it.
For average to rare use, wash the cover monthly to seasonally.
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Wash the blanket itself seasonally to annually.
Enzyme-based stain removers can tackle even stubborn stains, including protein stains like red sauce or blood.
Less serious stains can often be treated with gentle laundry detergent or dish soap.
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These blankets can be stored similar to comforters, quilts, and duvets.
Additionally, your weighted blanket may be suitable for machine washing.
Always check the care tag before cleaning to determine the proper method.
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Most weighted blankets should not be machine-dried, except for those filled with microglass beads.
Fabric softener and bleach are not recommended for a weighted blanket.
Fabric softener can leave a build-up behind that is hard to remove while bleach could break down the fibers.
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Additionally, fabric softener can cause the fillers to clump together and give it an uneven consistency.
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Target Recalls Childrens Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fatalities Reported.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
