How to put a large blanket in the washing machine?
If the blanket does not fit in the washing machine, washing it will be problematic. Usually its size is so large that you have to use a bathtub to wash it. Moreover, after soaking the blanket becomes heavy and it is impossible to lift it. It’s easy to ruin an item when processed manually, so housewives try to use a washing machine. But how do you put a large blanket into the washing machine drum?
Do you need to push hard?
As a rule, a large blanket does not fit into the washing machine. Especially if the load volume is less than 12 kg. Sometimes housewives still manage to not only push it into the machine, but also start the washing process. At the same time, they risk damaging the blanket and the equipment itself, and at the end they get a damaged product with powder stains.
Therefore, if you cannot put a large blanket into the washing machine drum, it is better to turn to dry cleaning services or wash it by hand. There is another option - use the laundry, which has professional equipment with a large load. Hand washing is the most difficult. It will require male strength, because a blanket saturated with water becomes very heavy.
What if the item is made of natural wool?
Features of hand washing a blanket depend on the filling material. Woolen bedding usually does not fit into the washing drum. All that remains is to wash them by hand:
soak the blanket for half an hour in a soap solution using a product intended for wool;
change the water;
pour the special detergent into the basin again and whip up the foam;
put the blanket in the solution for another ten minutes;
Gently rub the dirty areas with your hands;
Important! Do not use a brush to remove stains due to the high risk of damaging the fibers.
rinse the blanket until all powder residues are completely removed;
squeeze without applying any serious effort;
let the water drain.
After washing, place the blanket on a flat surface. Wait for it to dry and then remove it by folding it carefully. Please note that bedding should not be dried in direct sunlight.
Holofiber blanket
You can hand wash a blanket with synthetic filling, because it usually does not fit into the washing machine. To do this, fill the bathtub about a quarter full with water. Place the dirty item in it, dissolve the detergent until foam forms and leave for an hour.
After soaking, you need to rub the stained areas manually or even trample with your feet. Then drain the water and rinse the blanket until all remaining powder is removed. Leave in the bath to drain excess moisture for about an hour and a half.
Synthetic filling may form clumps after washing, in which case you need to find them and straighten them out.
Place the blanket in a ventilated area. You should not dry it on a heater or in direct sunlight. Washing blankets made of padding polyester and holofiber is allowed no more than once every three months.
If there's fluff inside
Duvets require special attention, as they also do not fit into standard machines. To wash them, use only liquid detergents. The fact is that the powder is poorly washed out of the fluff, promoting the formation of lumps. It is better to take a product for down jackets, it has a delicate effect on the filling.
Pour warm water into a large container and dilute the washing liquid in it. Place a duvet in the solution and leave for an hour; if dirty, wipe these areas with laundry soap. Rinse the product several times. Dry the blanket for a short time in a dry and warm place; if delayed, there is a high risk of fungus developing.
Professional advice?
Before you wash your blanket, you should check out some professional recommendations. They will help keep the item in good condition even after several washes. So, what should you pay attention to when processing in a machine?
Do not wash damaged blankets.
Do not use chlorine-based products.
Before washing, remove dust with a vacuum cleaner.
Place the blanket rolled into the machine.
It should not occupy the entire volume of the washing machine drum.
Before washing, weigh the item to compare with the maximum load allowed.
Following the tips above, you can wash even a bulky blanket. If it does not fit into the washing machine, you will have to clean it manually. This is more difficult, but safer for the product and equipment.
If the blanket does not fit in the washing machine, washing it will be problematic. Usually its size is so large that you have to use a bathtub to wash it. Moreover, after soaking the blanket becomes heavy and it is impossible to lift it. It’s easy to ruin an item when processed manually, so housewives try to use a washing machine. But how do you put a large blanket into the washing machine drum?
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