Rated for the dryer. The good news is every Bearaby weighted blanket can be washed and cared for at home including our newest littlest and dare-we-say-cutest weighted blanket for children T he Nappling.

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Our two signature blankets the Cotton Weighted Blanket and the Cooling Weighted Blanket can be washed the same way.

How to clean weighted blanket. Mix the water around until its lathered and then dunk the weighted blanket into the water. In fact hand washing puts less strain on the fabric of a weighted blanket than the general wear and tear of a washing machine. The key is to know what outer material is used and what filler is inside.

Use any mild detergent. To clean a weighted blanket you should spot clean the stains first. Some guides say if it is more than 25 pounds its simply too heavy to clean in a regular household washing machine.

Open the zipper and remove the inner weight from your blanket. As long as a weighted blankets care instructions state its washable you can hand wash your blanket in a tub using a mild detergent and cold or tepid water. If the blanket weighs more than 25 pounds then we recommend taking the blanket to be professionally cleaned or using a larger machine in a laundromat.

Gently squeeze the water through the fabric. How do I wash my weighted blanket. Leave the blanket to soak for at least 15 minutes.

Add about ½ a cup of laundry detergent bleach free to the water the bigger your blanket the more youll need. If its cotton-polyester wash on cold. But since each weighted blanket can be a different combination of fabrics here is some more specific information.

If your blanket has a removable outer layer you can easily remove it and wash separately. Weighted blankets can help us to sleep easier but they can be tricky when it comes to cleaning them. Add any sort of soft detergent and wash on cold.

Or if you plan to put it in the washing machine you can pre-treat it with stain remover and then proceed as normal gentle cycle low heat. We recommend washing your Nappling separately in cool or warm water max 30 C selecting either the delicate gentle cycle or permanent-press cycle. Untie the hooks then place the mink cover in the wash.

Use only gentle or mild detergent. First treat any stains on the blanket by soaking the spot in cold water then rubbing. In general blankets should be washed on a gentle cycle using cold water.

If the stain is more stubborn add a splash of white vinegar she says. Select either the delicate or permanent-press cycle. Wash your blanket by itself to prevent lint pilling or damage from items that have zippers for example.

Here are some dos for washing your weighted blanket. If your blanket clocks in at under 20 pounds wash it at home on the gentle cycle using cold water and a mild detergent. If you want to wash your weighted blanket check the care label and follow its advice.

If its a cotton blanket wash on warm or cold never hot. Make sure that the entire blanket is submerged. If you find stains you have to get rid of them before washing.

If your blanket has a separate outer cover you can remove it and wash it separately without washing the actual blanket. Use a combination of warm water and dish soap. One last suggestion for keeping your weighted blanket clean is to purchase a duvet cover.

To dry in a machine use a low or medium setting. For best results wash your blanket cover alone -- dont mix it together with your other laundry. To keep your blanket in tip-top shape wash separately in a cool wash with gentle detergent no chlorine bleach or fabric softener and either hang dry or tumble dry on low.

Heres what to do according to Regan and Jana Van der Linde who works with weighted blanket company Bearaby. Wash separately in cold or lukewarm water max 30 C. Read the label on your blanket to find specific washing instructions.

Hand Washing Your Blanket If you have a bath tub at home or a bigger sink fill it up with cold water. In general though the Queen of Clean suggests spot-cleaning weighted blankets. Remove the cover and wash it in the washing machine on cold or warm.

Tara Youngblood a physicist sleep expert and co-founder and CEO of ChiliSleep recommends that you wash a weighted blanket anywhere from three to four times per yearonce per seasonon the same schedule as a traditional blanket. Refill the tub with cool fresh water. That way when you need to wash it all you have to do is take off the duvet cover instead of washing the entire blanket.

Lower the blanket into the water and detergent solution. Usually weighted blankets should be washed on a gentle cycle with cold or sometimes warm water. Check your blanket for stains.

Gently squeeze the water through the blanket. Blankets with both glass micro beads and plastic poly pellets should be safe in a machine but its a good idea to consult the care tag on your blanket just to be sure she says. Lift the blanket out of the soapy water and drain the tub.

Its much easier lighter and less stress and strain on your washing machine and dryer. Others say anything over 10 pounds might actually require the help of a commercial washer at the laundromat rather than your own washer at home. Machine washing a Weighted Blanket on a coldwarm temperature no more than 85F Wash the blanket alone Avoid using any bleach How to Wash a Minky Weighted Blanket You may have picked up one of our Minky Weighted Blankets.

The first step in washing your weighted blanket comes down to its weight. She advises that you always wash a weighted blanket by itself.