They are soft, warm and align with the comfort that many people desire for when they are covered. People love them as throws for movies night, for extra comforter when going to bed or even for occasional camping and hiking. But in order to make sure you get to enjoy your fleece blanket for years, there are specific rules when it comes to cleaning and caring for the product. Here is the breakdown of the steps necessary for the correct treatment, which we will discuss in this guide in numerous essential parts.

General Cleaning Rules

Recommended Water Temperature

It is especially important in the case of washing fleece blankets that the water temperature is correct. Polyester is usually a fleece material although it can be produced from other material as well. They can absorb water and the fabric becomes dull while the fibers become rough, shrink or warp due to the heat. It is recommended only cold or lukewarm water when washing a fleece blanket which must be done gently. Cold water is mostly preferable as it is least damaging to the synthetic fibers hence enabling it to retain the softness and the shape of the blanket.

General Washing Tips

In addition to using the correct water temperature, there are several key tips to follow for general washing:

1.Use a Mild Detergent: Strong washing products are not advised because they can harm the fine fabrics of fleece. Pick a gentle liquid soap with no bleach or fabric softener, it is also preferable if it would be phosphate-free.

2.Gentle Cycle: Machine wash your fleece blanket gently; do not rub or wash it with very strong currents as this will make it wrinkle or develop a pilled surface.

3.Avoid Overloading: Make sure that your blanket occupies enough space in the washing machine. This overloading may lead to machine unequal distribution of the cleaning solutions and may put a lot of pressure on the fabric.

Of course, you can still always follow the next tips so your fleece blanket can remain clean without compromising the softness of the material.

Maintenance Restrictions

Why Bleaching Is Not Allowed?

This product is one of the most efficient cleaning products as it acts as a bleach necessary to disinfect and even make clothes bright. Nevertheless, it seems far too severe for fleece. Among the effects of bleach on fabrics are discoloration, the weakening of the fabric, and the fading of the ‘give’ from the cloth – all due to the fact bleach contains rather harsh chemicals which have the ability to degrade synthetic fibers. If you have a fleece blanket, do not use any bleach or any product that contains bleach to wash your blanket.

The Hazards of Tumble Drying

That will very much be the case given the fact that tumble drying is quite convenient, but it comes with several risks to fleece blankets. At high temperature setting, the fibers can melt or shrink and may also be asymmetrically deformed. Low heat is still damaging when used for an extended period of time. Instead, opt for air drying. Lay your fleece blanket, on a clean dry surface, best of all, avoid placing your fleece blanket in direct sunlight. If you have to use a dryer then choose one that doesn’t have a heat option; instead, go for no heat or air dry. What is more, it is possible to wash a blanket with several clean tennis balls for the same purpose of maintaining its fluff without effecting its fabric.

Don’t challenge yourself too much now this spring season, let me test your knowledge about the Ironing hazards.

Ironing is an additional procedure that presents enormous threats to fleece. An iron is very hot and using it can make synthetic fibers burn, develop holes or even get scorched. However, I notice that fleece does not usually wrinkle, so there should be no need for ironing at all. If you have to iron out the wrinkles, then go for a steamer with low setting and ensure that it's away from the garments.

Things to Remember When Going to Shops for Dry Cleaning

Dry cleaning allows the usage of strong chemicals that are inadmissible for the material of fleece. These chemicals cause wearing away of the synthetic fibre, resulting into loss of softness on the fabric and disintegration of structural form. Besides that, pressing and finishing also produce heat which may cause the fibers to melt or even twist. This is because it is important to always read the label of the fleece blanket needed for use. Otherwise, if dry cleaning is contraindicated, one must wash the clothing by hands or by washing machine according to the instructions above.

Life Extension And Maintenance Techniques

To ensure your fleece blanket remains a beloved staple in your home for many years, consider adopting these additional maintenance tips:

1.Avoid Excessive Washing: In other words, one should wash the fleece blanket only if it is extremely dirty; in any other cases, might cleaning should be applied. Since washing is frequent is will also lead to wear and tear of most body parts due to the process.

2.Rotate Usage: In case you own several fleece blankets you should not over work one of the blankets to a point where it loses its durability.

3.Storage: If you would rather your fleece blanket not get damaged and worn out then you ought to avoid placing it where it will be exposed to the two former factors, humidity and direct sunlight. It is also important not to iron our clothes in the same position as shown below since this will cause formation of creases as shown below. But instead, just fold it and then roll it to maintain that shape for a while before returning it to use.

4.Spot Clean: It is also recommended to clean spills and stains with the aid of the spot cleaning as soon as it is possible. Lather up with extremely diluted soap and just ‘wash’ the area by gently wiping across the skin involving the affected part with no scrubbing of the area.

Once you are aware of the above cleaning and maintenance checklists, your fleece blanket will as comfortable and warm as it can be in the many nights that is to come.