How to wash a flannelette blanket in the washing machine
Flannelette blankets have always been actively used to care for children, and this trend is still alive. However, any thing tends to get dirty, so, obviously, many housewives are interested in the question: how to properly wash a flannelette blanket and whether it can be done in a washing machine. You can, however, just like when washing any other item, you need to follow the recommendations.
Machine washing instructions
First of all, pay attention to the tag on the blanket. As a rule, the basic parameters for washing a flannelette blanket are indicated there. If there is no such label on your item, follow the simple instructions.
If the item has heavy stains that are difficult to remove, it is better to soak it in water with a detergent such as laundry soap or liquid powder before washing. Do not use aggressive drugs under any circumstances.
Load the blanket into the machine. It is not forbidden to wash it with other things, but it is better to refrain from doing so.
The washing mode is selected based on the material: wool blankets are washed using the wool program, and for all others you can select a delicate program.
To prevent the blanket from shrinking and deforming, the water should not be hot, so 40 degrees is the maximum allowable value.
It is best to wring out a blanket manually by rolling it into a roll, but if you are afraid that you will not be able to, set the machine to the lowest possible speed. Such products do not accept aggressive spinning.
It is better to dry the blanket unfolded, after straightening out all the folds and getting rid of creases. The room should be well ventilated, and it is better to dry the item in the open air.
If your blanket suddenly becomes stiff after the washing process, steam it with an iron, and then run a comb over it on both sides to fluff up the pile of the product.
Important! When washing blankets with wool fibers, place either tennis balls or special laundry balls in the drum.
Well, so in the end, is it possible to use automatic washing? You can safely give a positive answer.
Choosing the right product
In principle, washing a baby flannelette blanket in a washing machine allows for a wide range of detergents, the choice of which depends on many factors: the use of the blanket, its composition and the degree of contamination. For example, if you are using a blanket to care for a newborn, of course, it is better to avoid strong detergents in favor of powders for washing baby clothes. The brands “Aistenok”, “Ushasty Nyan”, “Meine liebe” and others have proven themselves well on the market. You can also take regular hand soap and rub it on.
If the blanket contains wool fibers, it is better to give preference to liquid products in capsules or special containers, for example, Laska, Ariel or Luxus from a foreign manufacturer.
Attention! When washing a baby flannelette blanket, you can and even should use conditioner, thanks to which the product will become softer, more voluminous and acquire a pleasant light aroma of freshness.
Even despite severe stains, do not use alcohol or chlorine based products to remove stains, they will have a bad effect on the item. Simply soak the product in warm water with grated laundry soap.As a last resort, you can buy products based on oxygen bleaching, like Bos, Bon, Persol and so on.
Care for your blanket properly
In order for the blanket to last a long time and not lose its appearance and shape, you need to not only wash it correctly, but also properly care for it.
Flannelette blankets have the ability to absorb moisture, but they must be periodically “ventilated” by hanging them on a balcony or veranda or in a drafty room. In this case, it is better to avoid exposure to sunlight on the product.
As for storing the blanket, it is better to purchase a special case in which the product will be preserved much longer, or a vacuum bag, which will also reduce the space that the blanket will occupy in the closet. However, if this is not available, you can simply wrap the blanket in a sheet and put it in the closet.
If a difficult stain appears on a blanket, it is better to remove it immediately, otherwise it will then become embedded in the fibers of the product, and it will be almost impossible to wash it.
Surely you use duvet covers! And this is right, because they can absorb some of the dirt, and in the meantime, washing a cotton duvet cover is much easier than a flannelette blanket, you must agree.
Important! Even in the absence of serious stains or visible dirt, the blanket should be washed regularly, since long-term use leads to the absorption of dust and dirt into the fibers of the product. As a result, it loses its appearance and shape.
Washing a blanket with wool fibers
Yes, almost all machines are equipped with the function of washing woolen products, but the procedure can also be done manually. To do this, just take warm water into a basin, dissolve a little liquid there and leave for half an hour.Then you can carefully walk over the entire surface of the product on both sides with your hands or a special brush.
When the wash is complete, drain the basin and rinse the blanket with cool water, then roll it up and wring it out.
How As already mentioned above, the product needs to be dried unfolded, and ironed only through gauze, since wool fibers are damaged by exposure to high temperatures. For the same reason, the product can be washed at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees.
Flannelette blankets have always been actively used to care for children, and this trend is still alive. However, any thing tends to get dirty, so, obviously, many housewives are interested in the question: how to properly wash a flannelette blanket and whether it can be done in a washing machine. You can, however, just like when washing any other item, you need to follow the recommendations.
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