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How Often Should You Wash Blankets?

Blankets on bed: Roland says that blankets that are between sheets and don’t come in direct contact with your body can be washed monthly, while large comforters and duvet covers should be washed at ...
Nervous to wash your heated blanket? Follow this guide to ensure you're washing it the right way, either by hand or in a ...
Wool blankets are durable, insulating, and breathable. Learn how to wash a wool blanket in the washing machine, by hand, and tips to freshen a wool blanket between washings.
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You know the drill: Your laundry basket runneth over. It's time to embark on the journey that is washing all of your clothes and staring down at your sheets thinking "hmmm, do I really need to wash my ...
Throw blankets—along with mattresses and duvet covers—are the types of household items whose cleanliness tends to be taken for granted. Because we may only use them an hour or two each day, it’s easy ...
Weighted blankets are wonderful tools for getting a better night's sleep, but they're not the easiest to care for. The same heft that makes them comforting also poses a problem during washing and ...
Keeping your electric blanket clean and well cared for helps it last longer and heat more evenly. (Getty Images) With temperatures having plummeted and snow and ice blasts forecast to hit parts of the ...
Before you get started, check the manufacturer’s guidelines on your product. We’re including directions for how to spot-clean, how to hand-wash and what you need to do if you’re going to put your ...
About 40 percent of American adults suffer from insomnia, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed Care—and some of those try to prevent sleepless nights with a weighted blanket. A ...