Washing a fleece blanket in the washing machine

Washing a fleece blanket in the washing machine A fleece blanket can be refreshed in the washing machine, unless the manufacturer prohibits this. Therefore, immediately after purchase, study the label - it says whether automatic washing is acceptable, and indicates the temperature regime that should be adhered to. Let's figure out how to properly wash a fleece blanket in a washing machine and how it is recommended to dry it so as not to spoil it.

Basic rules of care

You need to know that fleece is a synthetic knitted fabric made of polyester. Therefore, it requires delicate care, like any non-natural fabric. Synthetics require compliance with certain rules during the washing process.

Do not use chlorine-containing detergents. Chlorine disrupts the structure of fabric fibers, making them more dilapidated, stiffer, and giving the material an unsightly yellowish tint.
It is better to use gels for delicate fabrics. You should avoid dry washing powder; its granules do not completely dissolve in water and are difficult to rinse out of the pile.
Do not twist the fabric too much when spinning; when washing in an automatic machine, this function should be turned off.
The water should be lukewarm, up to 40°C.

If you don’t have a gel for washing delicate fabrics and wool on hand, it’s better to use regular laundry soap. The block can be grated and the resulting shavings can be dissolved in water. It is advisable to wash a fleece blanket by hand, but if you follow the basic recommendations, you can try refreshing it in an automatic washing machine.

In the machine at your own peril and risk

Washing a heavy fleece blanket by hand is quite difficult, especially when you are tempted to put it in the washing machine. If you set the correct program, observe the temperature regime, and turn off the spin cycle, then machine washing will not harm the fleece. You should act with extreme caution:

Make sure the blanket fits easily into the drum. If you have to compact the product by pushing it in with force, you should abandon the idea of automatic cleaning;
pour gel for delicate fabrics and conditioner into the powder receptacle;
put a couple of tennis balls or special balls, sold in any hardware department, into the drum. This is necessary to prevent the formation of pilling on the fabric;
set the program “Delicate wash”, “Wool” or manual mode;
make sure that water heating in the selected program does not exceed 40°C;
activate the “No spin” option;
start the cycle.

It is very important to follow the recommendations given. This will preserve the shape, color and properties of the fleece blanket. The product will not lose its original appearance.

Recommendations from experienced housewives

If you don't care how you clean your fleece blanket, it's better to wash it by hand. With this washing method, you don’t have to worry about the blanket becoming deformed. If you choose a washing machine, be sure to run the most gentle program and make sure that the spin cycle is turned off.

Before you decide to wash automatically, make sure that the bulky bedspread fits freely in the drum.

If you exceed the maximum permissible load weight, damage will be caused not only to the blanket, but also to the machine itself. The product does not stretch, and the washing machine will work under increased load, which is not good for the engine and other parts.

Manufacturers strictly prohibit drying a fleece blanket in a machine.After such a procedure, it may become deformed and roll up. You can’t wring out a blanket either after hand or machine washing.. The wet cloth should be placed on a grate over the bathtub and the excess water should be allowed to drain.

You need to dry the fleece blanket by laying it on a horizontal surface in a well-ventilated room. It is not recommended to hang the bedspread on a rope - a deep crease will appear on the canvas, the pile will become wrinkled, and the product may stretch.