The Biggest Mistake Everyone Makes When It Comes To Throw Blankets

When you want to keep yourself warm while relaxing on the couch, you probably reach for a cozy throw blanket. Not only do these blankets warm you up, but they also act as the perfect decor piece to tie everything together. With all of the perks of these plush fabrics, they often get a lot of use. This means that they need to be cleaned pretty frequently. However, the biggest mistake everyone makes when it comes to throw blankets is not washing them often enough.

It's easy to forget to wash these blankets since you might not use them everyday. Many people store them out of sight in their home inside of a stylish basket or closet and only pull them out seasonally, which makes keeping up with routine cleaning even more tricky. This is unfortunate because the downsides of neglecting to wash throw blankets are pretty gross.

Over time, fabrics collect all sorts of grime and bacteria from your body and your environment. For example, sweat that transfers onto your throw blankets can lead to the growth of fungus. If you have allergies, you also have to worry about dust mites that congregate within your blanket's fibers. A frequent, thorough wash and dry should those eliminate dust mites and anything else you really don't want on your throw blanket.

If you've been making the mistake of forgetting to wash your throw blankets, consider developing a washing schedule for them to easily keep track of how frequently they need to be washed. How often you should wash your throw blankets will depend on how frequently you use them. If you use your throw blankets daily, you will need to wash them at least once every two weeks. Maybe you have a few huge hand-knitted throw blankets that you only pull out during winter to decorate your sofa. Blankets like this that are used seasonally rather than daily should be washed once before you store them away until next year and again before you use them. Feel free to clean them in between as needed, too.

Now that you know how often you should clean your blankets, let's run through how to wash them properly. The process will vary depending on the fabric type. Take a look at the care label on your blanket for specific information. In general, you should typically start out by pre-treating stains with a product that is compatible with the blanket's fabric. Next, either hand wash your blanket or place it in your washing machine, depending on what the care tag recommends. Finally, follow the care tag instructions to either hang the blanket to dry or place it in your dryer. An electric blanket may have more unique care instructions, so follow them carefully to avoid harm.