How to wash, clean, and dry a weighted blanket?
So...I haven't cleaned my weighted blanket since I bought it. It's starting to look dirty now, so I want to clean it, but idk if it's too heavy or bulky to put in my washer and dryer and if it could ruin the machines. Do I have to clean this thing by hand, or what is the best way to do it?
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First thing's first, check the tag on your blanket and look for some washing instructions so you know what's the best to use. Some weighted blankets have materials that are machine-safe, but others might get ruined in your washer.
If you can use your washer, set it to a delicate cycle with cold water so the blanket stuffing doesn't get damaged. Use your regular detergent with a small amount of fabric softener.
If your weighted blanked id hand-wash only, then fill your tub up with cool water with a couple caps of detergent and let the blanket soak for about 30 minutes. Then, just drain the soapy water, and refill your tub with clean water. Rinse out the blanket, and keep refilling your tub until there are no more suds and the water is clear.
When you're finished washing it, hang the blanket to dry. Drape it over a sturdy rack or a couple of chairs in a well-ventilated spot.
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If you can use your washer, set it to a delicate cycle with cold water so the blanket stuffing doesn't get damaged. Use your regular detergent with a small amount of fabric softener.
If your weighted blanked id hand-wash only, then fill your tub up with cool water with a couple caps of detergent and let the blanket soak for about 30 minutes. Then, just drain the soapy water, and refill your tub with clean water. Rinse out the blanket, and keep refilling your tub until there are no more suds and the water is clear.
When you're finished washing it, hang the blanket to dry. Drape it over a sturdy rack or a couple of chairs in a well-ventilated spot.
A general rule of thumb is that if your weighted blanket is under 20 lbs, you are probably good to machine wash it on a gentle setting. Anything bigger you can consider taking to a laundromat or hand washing in a tub.
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Lowkey I throw a duvet cover on my weighted blanket so I can wash that instead of having to wash the entire blanket. My weighted blanket has glass beads so I can't machine wash it and it's a pain to hand wash, so a duvet cover is the way to go imo.
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