How To Wash A Weighted Blanket In A Machine Or By Hand

The hand washing and drying of weighted blankets also works – and is gentle on the fabric.

To hand wash your blanket, fill a bathtub halfway with cold / lukewarm water and add a cap of mild, environmentally friendly detergent.

Before submerging the ceiling, remove any stains on the cover. Professional tip: Jana Van der Linde from Bearaby for weighted blankets recommends placing the stained area in cold water and wiping it with a cloth or sponge that contains a drop of detergent.

Then, put your entire blanket in the water and gently scrub the pieces together until you have cleaned the whole thing. (Use those muscles!) Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then repeat the scrubbing process. Drain the tub and rinse the blanket until there is no soap left.

To dry it, gently squeeze the water out without wringing it out. Lay flat to dry. (This may take a while, so try to find a place with good air circulation, sunlight, or near a heater hole.)

There are some fillers that you shouldn't get wet at all, such as: B. natural materials such as sand, rice or beans, as these can rot. This makes these quite difficult to clean, so check with the manufacturer for tips.