Wash cold gentle maximum 30deg C.
Can i wash heavy blanket in washing machine. For a family of 46 Members family if they do not use very heavy bed sheets heavy blanket then 6 Kg capacity machine is good enough however in case heavy curtains heavy bed covers then in-between 7kg8kg washing would be suitable. By Tammie McKeown. Usually people consider that Blanket should only be washed by hand but in reality most washing machines are designed for washing such heavy blankets.
If it is too heavy to clean on your washing machine take it to the laundromat or a professional laundering service. Always wash the blanket alone to avoid potential damages to the fabric. Having too many cotton items in the washing machine can agitate the fabric causing it to wear out faster.
Versus washing machine hand washing a weighted blanket is more recommended. In respect to this how do you wash a heavy blanket in the washing machine. Generally most weighted blankets including those with glass or plastic poly pellets are machine washable but you can see if the blanket can be hand washed by checking the fabric on the care label and figure out your machines washing symbols.
A washing machine with a smaller capacity- such as a top loader with a central agitator- may not only give your bulky items a bad clean but it could also damage your items if. If your blanket is 7 kg or less load it into a washing machine on a gentle program simply use the preset that says Gentle or Delicates set temperature to 30 C and you are good to go. Use only half of the amount of detergent for the number of loads the machine can wash.
Mela explain more Youll want to check your blankets washing instructions though because they wont all be the same. Please make sure that your washing machine can handle the weight. Either way choose a mild detergent without bleach and wash the blanket in cold or warm water as many weighted blankets cant handle hot water.
If your blanket clocks in at under 20 pounds wash it at home on the gentle cycle using cold water and a mild detergent. Washing Heavy Load Blankets. Hellooo DWashing a VERY HEAVY BLANKET in the LG AiDD using the DUVET cycle.