Weighted blankets are uniquely designed and have unique washing requirements.
Can i put a weighted blanket in the washing machine. If you must wash the inner blanket we recommend to hand wash only and hang dry. Our weighted blanket comes with a removable cover so you can put it in the wash. Weighted blanket duvet cover dilemma.
Make sure to rinse the blanket thoroughly. Washing Your Weighted Blanket. In both cases the blanket is separated from the cover and washed in clean lukewarm water with detergent.
Wash your weighted blanket separately with regular detergent. Hand washing heavy bedding seems daunting but it is doable. However the size that you choose kids 22 kg and 45 heavy blankets or adult 68 kg and 9 kg will determine if the machine wash is possible.
In most cases a weighted blanket 20 lbs or less can be washed in a commercial washing machine with cold water and without bleach or fabric softener then air or tumble dried on low heat. For all SensaCalm weighted blankets we recommend washing your blanket separately. Find out the size and weight of your blanket.
Hand washing will not put the weighted blanket to the wear and tear caused by a washing machine. Just unzip it unloop it slide it off your blanket and throw it in the wash. Hand washing heavy bedding seems daunting but it is doable.
However you can use it under or over your duvet as well if. Your weighted blanket should come with a laundry care tag so you should check this for valuable instructions before throwing the blanket in the washing machine. When your weighted blanket is ready for a deep clean you may choose to wash it in a washing machine or by hand in a bathtub or sink.