We don’t know about you, but with winter nearly here, we can’t stop fantasizing about cozy nights under warm blankets with hot cocoa in hand. Are you as ready as we are for the change of seasons?
As you break out your winter blankets, you might want to give them a good wash before putting them to use. And if your house gets extra chilly this time of year, your go-to blanket is likely made of fleece.
Want to keep your favorite blankets extra soft? Here’s how to wash a fleece blanket without the risk of fuzzing, pilling, or thinning.
How to Wash a Fleece Blanket
How to Wash a Fleece Blanket in your Washing Machine
Fleece blankets may feel luxurious, but in most cases, that doesn’t prevent you from washing them yourself. But as with any other specialty item, it’s important to read the care label first—here’s how to decipher those symbols.
If you have the green flag to wash them in a machine, here’s what to keep in mind:
Don’t wash fleece blankets with towels, sheets, or cotton clothes
Use the gentle cycle for standard washing and permanent press for extra dirty blankets
Always use cold water when washing fleece
Select a mild detergent, and skip the fabric softener
Fleece can be a magnet for lint, so don’t forget to add your DIY dryer balls
When it comes to drying, line drying is highly recommended. Here’s how to line dry, even in cold weather.
How to Hand-Wash a Fleece Blanket
Hand washing is the easiest way to protect your fleece blanket long-term. Follow these steps:
Fill a clean tub or basin with cool water
Add gentle detergent
Submerge your blanket and squeeze it to saturate the soap
Soak it for 20 minutes
Squeeze again to remove the soap, then rinse under cold water until the suds are gone
How to Remove Stains from a Fleece Blanket
Is your fleece blanket stained? Before washing it, pre-treat the stains by:
Covering the stain in strong laundry detergent
Working the liquid into the stain with a microfiber cloth
Letting the stain absorb the detergent for 10 minutes
After this process, wash your blanket as normal!
How to Make Your Fleece Blanket Smell Extra Festive
For an extra dose of wintery charm, consider adding festive scents to your favorite fleece blanket. You only need essential oils, baking soda, and Epsom salts—read this blog for the next steps!
Finally, if your fleece blanket is trimmed with delicate materials or dainty decorations, dry cleaning will be your safest bet. Luckily, the team here at WaveMAX isn’t just known for our Thornton laundromat—we also offer pick-up and drop-off dry cleaning. Click here to schedule your service!
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