Weighted blankets are known for their incredible hugging sensation. It’s no wonder we use this blanket a lot even on non-sleep related activities.
You might find yourself using these blankets on the couch while reading, working, or watching something. Hence, food stains, bodily fluids, and even liquid stains are bound to get on your blanket.
To ensure you have a clean blanket after the wash, deal with the spots first. Thoroughly inspect your weighted blanket for spots. Once detected, wet the spot with cold water. You can do this in two ways…
- Hold the stained area under a running tap, or
- Spray the affected area with cold water
Running water over the stain is mostly done when the stain is fresh. If you decide on this method, ensure you hold the rest of the blanket away from the water to keep the stain from spreading.
Do not use hot water to remove stains unless specifically directed to do so by the manufacturer. Hot water helps set the stain and worse, it could damage the blanket’s inner fillings.
Once the stained section is wet, apply a gentle detergent, preferably one without bleaching agents in it. Then scrub the stain with a soft brush, your fingers, or a cloth. Depending on how deep the stain is, use an appropriate removal method.
Sometimes scrubbing the stain with a brush only causes the stain to spread deeper into the blanket’s fibers. Discretion is advised when spot cleaning a weighted blanket.