Step by step instructions on how to wash a sheep wool blanket at home

The lambswool duvet has been a popular bedding product for many years. It is lightweight, warm and environmentally friendly.

Having bought it once, you can use it for several decades. However, like any other thing, it tends to get dirty.

About whether it is possible and how to wash a blanket from sheep wool, what detergent to choose and how not to spoil it during the drying process, read the article.

Can I machine it by hand?

Hand wash is applicable to quilted and solid woven garments from sheep wool. This method of processing is one of the most gentle, so it will not harm the products.

However, it is quite difficult to wash a massive blanket by hand, which after contact with water increases its weight 5 times. Therefore, a completely reasonable question arises as to whether machine wash is acceptable.

To answer it, you need to understand what technology was used to make the blanket. The way of caring for the product will differ depending on this.

Quilted

With this method of sewing, the woolen base is put into a fabric cover and stitched along the perimeter and in the center. This reliable method of fixing prevents the filler from knocking into a ball, does not allow it to move in one direction or another.

Solid woven

The solid woven comforter can only be washed by hand. It is a homogeneous fabric made from sheep's wool.

Before taking care of the product, you need to read the information indicated on the label.

The composition of bedding is of fundamental importance. If it is represented by pure wool, without the addition of synthetic fibers, then you cannot load the product into the washing machine.

Fur

In the manufacture of fur products, a pile is woven into a solid-woven base. This makes the blanket soft. It looks very attractive. However, such things cannot be washed by hand or machine.

They can only be cleaned dry.... If you cannot cope with the task on your own, you can contact the dry cleaner.

The best remedy

When choosing a detergent for machine or hand washing lambswool blankets, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Release form... The powder must be liquid. Such compositions "work" well in cool water, dissolve quickly and are thoroughly washed out of the fabric fibers. Their use allows you to prevent the formation of white streaks on the product.
2. Washing temperature... Choose those funds that are activated in cool water (no higher than 30 degrees).
3. The presence of bleach in the composition... The gel should not contain aggressive components. It is better to give preference to the classic care products for colored fabrics.

Top 3 detergents for washing lambswool blankets:

1. Gel Laska wool and silk. This liquid powder is suitable for hand and machine wash. It contains no aggressive components.

   Surfactants, phosphonates and enzymes are responsible for cleansing. The cost of 1 liter of gel is about 250 rubles.

2. Balm Nordland for wool and silk. The product is used for hand and machine washing. It does not harm the delicate natural fibers, leaving them soft and pleasantly scented. This biodegradable and hypoallergenic gel costs about 320 rubles for a 0.75 liter bottle.
3. LiquidVilli for washing wool and delicate fabrics ... There is a gel designed for the care of colored and white things. The tool is activated at a temperature of 30 degrees. The cost of a 0.75 liter bottle is 140 rubles.

Any of these detergents can be purchased at a retail store in the household chemicals section.

Machine wash

Before you start washing a lambswool blanket, you need to correctly assess its weight and dimensions.

Automatic washing instructions sheep wool blankets:

• wash difficult stains by hand;
• load the product into the drum of the washing machine;
• pour liquid detergent into the compartment;
• set the water temperature to 30 degrees, you can select the "Wool" or "Delicate wash" mode;
• turn off the spin and turn on the extra rinse function;
• start a wash cycle;
• after its completion, the blanket is allowed to drain in the bathroom and sent to dry.

You can machine wash a quilt, but before placing it in the drum, you need to make sure that the manufacturer allows this method of processing.

Manual processing

Hand washing is the only way to care for a solid woven lambswool product. This process is carried out in the bathroom, since it is quite problematic to find another container that would fit in size.

Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

• take water into the bath, it should be cool;
• dissolve the detergent in it;
• soak the product for 30-90 minutes, it all depends on the degree of its pollution;
• difficult areas can be additionally erased by hand;
• work through the entire blanket with your hands;
• change the water several times so that the powder is thoroughly rinsed;
• additionally, you can pour on the blanket from the shower;
• leave the product in the bathroom until the water drains from it - to speed up this process, you need to turn it over several times.

Dry cleaning

Fur can not be washed. They do not tolerate contact with water, so you can use the method to care for them. dry cleaning.

For this you need to purchase a special product with lanolin, for example, spray Luxus Professional Carpet cleaner (cost - about 150 rubles per 0.5 liter).

Although used for carpets, it does an excellent job of removing stains on lambswool blankets.

Mode of application:

1. Vacuum the product.
2. Distribute the composition evenly over it. If the blanket is very large, then it is more convenient to handle it with square meters.
3. Rub the surface of the blanket with a damp sponge to create lather. Wait until it is completely absorbed.
4. Leave the product to dry for 3 hours. It should remain unfolded.
5. Vacuum the entire treated surface.
6. Hang bedding in fresh air.

Thus, you can quickly and safely clean the fur blanket without resorting to dry cleaning services.

How to remove tough stains?

If stains appear on the product, but in general it does not need washing, you can remove them using safe improvised means, including:

1. Laundry soap solution... It is grated and diluted with water until a thick gruel is obtained. A small amount of shampoo can be added to enhance the effect. The resulting composition is applied to the stain and left for 30 minutes.
2. Salt, baking soda and liquid soap... All components are mixed in equal proportions and applied to the stain for 1 hour.
3. Ammonia... A cotton pad is moistened with it, with which the stain is treated until it disappears completely.
4. Turpentine. It is used by analogy with ammonia.
5. Lemon juice... Use it only to remove stains from white or light-colored products. The juice is applied to the dirt and left to act for 30 minutes.

Regardless of which composition was chosen for washing, after exposure, it must be washed off with clean water. Do not leave the substance on the wool.

How to dry after?

After washing, you need to properly dry the blanket. This process requires certain knowledge:

• you need to dry the product only after all the water has completely drained;
• it is laid out on a flat surface, placing a terry towel under the bottom, as it gets wet it needs to be changed;
• during the drying process, the product is turned over several times;
• when the bulk of the water evaporates, the blanket can be hung on a rope for drying;
• do not place it near heat sources, near a radiator or gas stove.

If, after drying, the bedding has lost its shape, shake it several times and beat it with your hands.

Helpful information

Tips you might find useful to all owners of a lambswool blanket:

1. If you don't have a washing gel on hand, you can use a hair shampoo, which must be thoroughly lathered. It can only be used for hand washing.
2. It is difficult to wash a double woolen blanket alone. You need to involve someone from the household in this activity.
3. Stubborn stains should not be rubbed off with a coarse brush. To care for the product, use a soft foam sponge or your own hands.
4. Before you start cleaning the blanket with a new detergent, you need to test it on an inconspicuous area of ​​the fabric.

Conclusion

The lambswool quilt is machine washable, solid woven is hand washable and fur is dry clean only.

By following these simple tips, you can keep the blanket clean and use it for years.