PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you wash blankets and throws?
Wash blankets and throws every 3 months, or after 2 months. If pets lie on them or you use them daily, do it more often.
Blankets and throws absorb sweat, skin flakes, dust and hair. The Sleep Foundation recommends washing them every two to three months. Follow the care label, especially for wool or fleece.
- Read the care label
- Shake out loose hair and dust
- Wash on the stated programme
- Let them dry completely before folding
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Why does it matter?
Blankets and throws absorb sweat, skin flakes, dust and hair. The Sleep Foundation recommends washing them every two to three months. Follow the care label, especially for wool or fleece.
How do you go about it?
Read the care label. Shake out loose hair and dust. Wash on the stated programme. Let them dry completely before folding.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: Sleep Foundation.
5 to 15 minutes.
- washing machine
- mild detergent
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This is a general guideline. Always follow the manual of your appliance or product too.
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