Products made from such material are considered indispensable in child care. Because of their quality characteristics, flannelette items are popular among consumers of any age category. But quite often, many housewives ask one question - how to wash a flannelette blanket in a washing machine and is it possible to do it at all? We hasten to reassure you that washing a flannelette product is possible if you follow certain rules.
What material is a flannelette blanket made from?
With this information, you can know for sure whether such a product is allowed to be washed. The main advantage of such a thing is the complete absence of synthetic additives. Using special machines, cotton fibers are spun into yarn, from which thread is formed. It is wound on reels and placed in jacquard installations designed for the production of flannelette material.
To improve the thermal performance, natural thread of a different origin can be added to the material, one example of which is wool. In this case, the product turns out to be denser, but we have to take into account the fact that some babies may respond to such contact with allergenic manifestations.
Properties
First of all, let’s clarify what such a thing is made of.For a real blanket, natural fiber is used, most often cotton. Occasionally, viscose or wool is added to the raw materials in small quantities to give the product softness and lightness. As a rule, the exact composition and recommended washing mode the manufacturer indicates on the label.
Cotton for flannelette items is made using a special technology that allows the product to be washed regularly. The fibers of the fabric retain their original properties for a long time, preventing the item from deforming and decreasing in size due to constant exposure to moisture.
Natural bikes have the following advantages:
- the material perfectly absorbs moisture, allows air to pass through, provides comfort and retains heat;
- the bike belongs to the group of hypoallergenic materials, is made from environmentally friendly materials, and does not require special care;
- The flannelette blanket is soft and light weight, reasonable cost, which does not at all affect the final quality of the product.
Choosing the right laundry detergent
To be honest, to wash a flannelette, you can use many detergents, the final choice of which is determined by certain factors related to the use of the item, the composition of the fabric and the level of contamination.
For example, when a blanket is used for a small child, preference should be given when washing powders intended for children's underwear. Stork, Eared Nanny, Meine Liebe and others have proven themselves to be excellent in this case. You can also wash the product with regular hand soap.
If the blanket contains wool fibers, liquid formulations in capsules or special containers should be used for washing, examples of which include Ariel, Laska, and imported Luxus.
Can the product be machine washed?
To begin with, it is recommended to study the information contained on the blanket tag. In most cases, the main washing modes are indicated there. But if such a label is missing, you will have to follow certain rules:
- If there are difficult stains, the product must be pre-soaked. In this case, the use of aggressive means is prohibited;
- Place the flannelette blanket in the drum of the washing machine. It is believed that other things can be washed with it, but it is better to carry out the cleaning procedure separately;
- the operating mode is determined taking into account the characteristics and composition of the material. If there is wool, the program for the corresponding products is selected, in other cases it is allowed to activate the delicate wash;
- to preserve the shape and size of the blanket, the washing temperature should not exceed forty degrees;
- spinning should be done manually, carefully twisting the flannelette blanket into a roll. As a last resort, it is allowed to perform this procedure in automatic washing machine, having determined the minimum speed for this;
- Drying the flannelette blanket is carried out in an unfolded state, creases and folds are straightened out manually. The room in which the product is located must be constantly ventilated. The best solution is to organize the drying process on the balcony;
- If the blanket has become somewhat stiff after washing, it should be steamed with a hot iron and combed a little to fluff up the lint. The surface of the iron must be heated to one hundred and fifty degrees, carefully iron the product on both sides;
- It is not prohibited to use conditioners during the washing process. Thanks to them, the blanket will regain its volume and softness, and will emit pleasant odors.
How to properly care for a flannelette blanket
Do you want to extend the service life of a product, preserve its external data and shape? Proper washing is not enough; you need to care for the blanket properly.
It is believed that a product made from flannelette absorbs moisture, and it is recommended to ventilate it in drafts from time to time. Make sure that the blanket is not exposed to sunlight.
To organize the storage of the product, it is recommended to buy a special case or vacuum bag. By the way, the second method will help you save the free space that a blanket will take up in your wardrobe. As a last resort, simply wrap the product in a sheet and place it on the shelf.
If you find a dirty stain, immediately take measures to remove it before the dirt is deeply embedded in the fibers of the fabric. Then the product is much more difficult to wash.
Features of washing a blanket containing wool
Almost every automatic laundry machine has a special function that allows you to wash woolen items. But some people prefer to perform such procedures manual method.
You need to take warm water, dissolve a small amount of liquid detergent in it, and soak the item for about thirty minutes. After this, using a brush, carefully rub the contaminated surface on both sides.
Once the washing process is complete, the dirty water is drained and the blanket is rinsed in cold liquid, folded and wrung out.
Drying is done in an unfolded state; gauze is used when ironing so that high temperatures do not damage the wool threads.
If you prefer automatic washing, place several tennis balls in the drum, which will “break” the wool fibers when the drum rotates.
