Simple recommendations on how to wash a bamboo blanket

A bamboo blanket is made from bamboo fiber, the raw material for which is the leaves and stems of the plant. The finished product is light, breathable and warm.

It is very convenient to use, but when it comes to caring for bedding, many questions immediately arise.

Read about how to wash a bamboo blanket, whether it can be washed in an automatic washing machine and what kind of detergent to choose, read the article.

Is it possible?

The bamboo blanket can be machine washed or hand washed. Upon contact with water, bamboo does not lose its unique properties. However, before loading it into the drum, you need to pay attention to the following information:

1. Examine the tab that is sewn into one of the side seams of the blanket. It contains basic recommendations for caring for a thing, which should not be violated.
2. Estimate the capacity of the drum. If the blanket is large, then it can be machine washed with a load of at least 7-8 kg. The fact is that when wet, bamboo fiber increases its weight 2-3 times.
3. The blanket must be folded correctly to fit into the drum. To do this, it is spread on the floor and folded along several times. Then the bedding is rolled into a roller.
4. Before washing, inspect the blanket for holes or loose seams. If they are found, they need to be eliminated. In the process of active washing, defects will disperse and become more noticeable.

The bamboo blanket should be washed as it gets dirty. If it is not used, then it must be folded into a fabric cover and put into a closet.

Detergent

When choosing a detergent, you need to give preference to liquid formulations.... You can use gel capsules that are loaded into the drum along with the blanket. Concentrates should not contain aggressive components such as whiteness, alkali or acid. They will break down the fibers of the fabric.

It is not recommended to use powders in granules, as they do not wash well in cool water and wash out worse from a thick blanket. You will have to rinse the bedding at least 4 times.

Top 3 detergents for washing bamboo blankets:

1. Synergetic washing gel... This gentle detergent concentrate is suitable for both hand and machine wash.

   It can be used to wash even those bedding that is used in a baby bed, as it is hypoallergenic. For a bottle with a volume of 0.75 liters, you will need to pay about 70 rubles.

2. DUO gel... The universal composition of Austrian production can be used for the care of white and colored products. It is an economical concentrate, one bottle of which replaces 4 liters of regular washing gel. The cost of a 1 liter package is 470 rubles.
3. Gel for washing Weasel "wool and silk"... This is one of the most popular formulations used to care for delicate fabrics. It activates in cool water, removes dirt well and rinses out quickly from fabric fibers. The cost of 1 liter of detergent is 275 rubles.

You can buy any composition in retail stores, in the department with household chemicals. When buying, you need to consider the color of the product.

Automatic washing machine

So that the bamboo blanket is not the last to machine wash, you must strictly follow the instructions:

1. Prepare the blanket: knock out dust from it, wash difficult stains by hand.
2. Place the product in the drum of the washing machine.
3. Pour detergent into the compartment.
4. Select a gentle wash. Some machine models have a “duvet” option. It is perfect for washing bamboo bedding.
5. Set the temperature to 35 degrees.
6. Switch on the extra rinse function.
7. Set the spin speed to no more than 700 rpm.
8. Wait until the wash is complete and send the blanket to dry.

Even if there is serious dirt on the blanket, you cannot exceed the water temperature of 35 degrees. Although bamboo is considered to be a fairly strong fiber, it cannot withstand such washing.

How to wash a bamboo blanket in the washing machine, the video will tell you:

Manual cleaning of a product with bamboo filler

Hand washing is more gentle, but laborious. This is especially true when processing massive double or "Euro" blankets.

Instructions for hand washing the product:

• knock out a blanket from dust, wash off areas where there are persistent dirt;
• collect water in the bath with a temperature of up to 35 degrees;
• dilute the detergent until a rich foam forms;
• immerse the blanket in water, you need to heat it with your hands until it stops floating;
• walk over the surface of the product with a soft brush or sponge;
• drain the dirty water, rinse the item until the foam is completely washed out;
• leave the product in the bathroom until the water drains off;
• periodically, the blanket needs to be turned over and squeezed slightly.

The product must not be twisted and rolled into a bundle so that it does not lose its original shape.

Removing difficult stains

If complex stains appear on the bamboo blanket, they can be treated with improvised means that work no worse than household stain removers. You can safely clean the problem area using formulations such as:

1. Laundry soap... It is grated and diluted with a little water. The resulting slurry is applied to the contaminated area and left to act for 30 minutes. Then rub the stain with a brush and rinse the cloth in cool water.
2. Ammonia... It is applied to a cotton pad, with which the stain is rubbed until it completely disappears.
3. Soda and vinegar 9%... Sprinkle baking soda on the contaminated area, rubbing it into the fiber with your fingertips. Treat it from above with a sponge dipped in vinegar. After completion of the reaction, the product is washed with detergents.
4. Hydrogen peroxide... It is applied to the stain, left for 20 minutes, brushed off with a soft brush and washed in cool water. You can only use peroxide on light-colored fabrics.
5. Baby powder or starch... These free-flowing substances are used to combat greasy stains. They are applied to the fabric, rubbed in with your fingers and left for 12 hours. Then clean the area with a soft brush. If the stain persists, it can be treated with dishwashing gel mixed with salt.

Drying rules

Drying, along with washing, is an equally important step in caring for a bamboo blanket. So that the product does not become covered with stains and does not lose its original appearance, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

• dry the blanket on a flat surface - you can lay terry towels under it, which will absorb excess moisture;
• you cannot hang it on a rope so that the filler does not stray to one side;
• the decomposed product is probed with hands, straightening all existing seals;
• bamboo does not tolerate contact with high temperatures, therefore, it is impossible to accelerate the drying process with a hair dryer or a heating radiator;
• if possible, the thing is taken out into fresh air.

As the moisture evaporates, the bedding must be shaken and turned over.

Will dry cleaning help?

If the dirt is difficult, or the blanket is too bulky, you can entrust its washing to professionals. Each dry cleaner is equipped with professional equipment that allows you to update the product and give it freshness.

Helpful information

Information that may be useful to all owners of a bamboo blanket:

1. Machine wash should only be used as needed. If the dirt is light, you can limit yourself to local washing.
2. The bamboo blanket cannot be ironed.
3. The duvet cover should only be put on after the filler is completely dry. Otherwise, the product will rot.
4. To remove dust, you can simply knock out the blanket, or vacuum it.
5. As a preventive measure, bedding is washed once every 6 months.

You will find a lot of useful and important information about washing blankets here.

Conclusion

You can wash a bamboo blanket either by hand or in a typewriter. In this case, 3 main conditions must be observed:

• use liquid detergent,
• do not soak a thing
• do not exceed the water temperature of 35 degrees.

If properly cared for, the product will last for several years, without losing their original qualities.