Blanket Care 101
A blanket may be a snuggly and warm sleeping companion. It may be a beautiful, prized decorative room accent. It may even be both. No matter how you use a blanket, all blankets need to be cleaned eventually. For best results, there are a few basic guidelines you need to follow to keep them looking and feeling their best. At McPherson Cleaners, we are committed to helping you keep all of your favorites and fine washable in peak condition. Take a look at this list of 6 Keys to Blanket Cleaning, and feel free to reach out to us at McPherson Cleaners with any questions you may have.
6 Keys to Blanket Cleaning
1. Follow Manufacturer's Recommended Cleaning Instructions
- Blankets may or may not have care labels, as they are not required by the FTC
- Check the Hang Tag: Always check new blankets for a care label. If none, look for directions on the hang tag before disposing.
2. Machine Washing
- Most blankets can be machine washed.
- Wash: Using cold to warm water on the gentle cycle
- Dry: Line dry or tumble dry on low heat
3. Dry Cleaning
- Most blankets can also be drycleaned.
- Shrinkage: Dry Cleaning is a popular method to help avoid shrinkage
4. Electric Blankets
- Can not be dry cleaned
- Wash: Hand washing is the recommended cleaning method.
- Dry: Line drying or short, low or no heat dryer spin cycle.
5. Wool Blankets
- Require special cleaning precautions.
- Avoid Heat: Machine washing in hot water or drying on high heat settings generally causes shrinkage and stiffening.
- Care Varies: Follow recommended instructions on the care label. Weaves, knits and various dying processes can require different cleaning methods.
- Wash: Hand washing is the recommended cleaning method. If indicated, you may also machine wash in cold water on the gentle cycle
- Detergent: Use a mild detergent specially formulated for wool
- Dry: Line dry or tumble dry on low heat.
- Shrinkage: Even following recommended care instructions, wool blankets (like all natural fibers) may still experience some shrinkage.
6. General Shrinkage
- The industry shrinkage standards for blankets generally allow for up to six percent after five washings
McPherson Cleaners
At McPherson’s Cleaners, we are committed to helping you keep your wardrobe in tip-top condition. Our experienced dry cleaning experts are poised and ready to take on all of your stain removal dilemmas. Remember, McPherson Cleaners offers a convenient pickup and drop off service. We will have your wardrobe looking clean and pristine again at the snap of a finger! To schedule a dry cleaning pickup call McPherson Cleaners at (615) 278-9188, or stop into one of our convenient locations in Lebanon, Nashville, or our drop location in Lafayette.
NASHVILLE | 2807 Gallatin Road | (615) 226-2606
LEBANON | 109 W Market Street | (615) 444-3873
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