Weighted blanketson top of being extremely comfortablecan be a godsend for a number of issueslike anxiety and poor sleep.
How often should you wash your weighted blanket?
If you’re using it every night, a monthly clean might be necessary.
How to wash a weighted blanket in a machine.
There are a few types of weighted blankets, each one with its own care needs.
Some weighted blankets use dense fabric and are plenty heavy without fillers.
(Plastic beads can melt, and glass shouldn’t be exposed to hot water.)
When in doubt, go cool.
Most household machines can hold anywhere from 7 to 20 pounds.
How to wash a weighted blanket by hand.
Hand-washing and drying weighted blankets works tooand it’s actually gentler on the fabric.
Before plunging your blanket in, clear up any spot stains on its cover.
(Use those muscles!)
Allow it to soak for around 10 minutes, and then repeat the scrubbing process.
Drain the tub and rinse the blanket until there’s no more soap.
To dry, gently squeeze water out without wringing it.
Lay flat to dry.
Do’s and don’ts to keep in mind.
Here, Van der Linde shares some general best practices for washing your weighted blanket.
But here are a few universal best practices:
