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Anyone with a weighted blanket knows just how amazing and cozy they can be. But, what about when it’s time to wash them? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to safely and easily wash your weighted blanket.
Stay warm and snuggly all winter long!
Can I Machine Wash Weighted Blanket?
Yes. You can wash your weighted blanket using your washing machine. In fact, the steps that we are going to show you is how to machine wash your weighted blanket.
You may want to check: How to Clean a Washing Machine Top Loader
How to Wash a Weighted Blanket
Check the tag
Care to check the tag on your weighted blanket before washing it to ensure it can be machine washed.
Check the weight
Use cool water and mild detergent to machine-wash the blanket at home if it weighs less than 15 pounds.
Take it to a laundromat to be washed in an industrial machine if it weighs more than 15 pounds.
Avoid fabric softener and bleach.
Use a toothbrush to spot clean stains
Use a toothbrush dipped in warm water and mild detergent to clean a blanket as needed after spills or stains occur.
Dry the blanket
The blanket should be dried by placing it in the dryer on low heat. To ensure that the weighted blanket dries evenly, stop the cycle periodically and fluff it up.
It is also possible to dry the blanket by air drying on a large, clean surface.
You can check more about drying tips here.
How Often Should You Wash a Weighted Blanket?
Washing your weighted blankets may differ depending upon how often you use them. If you used it every day, then you might need to wash it every three weeks (or whenever it gets dirty).
On the other hand, it should be washed every three to four months if it is not used every day.
How to Wash Weighted Blanket [Video]
FAQs
Yes. You can wash your weighted blanket in the front load washing machine. But blankets that are over 15 pounds may need to go to the laundromat.
The power of weighted blankets can be used to combat chronic pain in an easy and comfortable manner. The research shows that weighted blankets can greatly reduce and improve a wide range of pain conditions when used in conjunction with your other pain-relief techniques.
Weighted blankets are beneficial regardless of one’s primary sleeping position. Nevertheless, if you are sleeping on your side, it is recommended you use a weighted blanket that is no heavier than 15 pounds. This will prevent your side from being overly burdened.
Conclusion
We hope these tips helped you on how to wash a weighted blanket. If not, we’ve provided links at the bottom of this blog post that may be able to help in your endeavor.
Don’t forget to tag us in the pics of your clean, new blanket! Thanks for reading and let us know if you have any more questions!
