A bamboo fiber blanket has many properties that make it one of the most practical and popular bedding items on the modern market. It does not require special care, is breathable, and you cannot freeze or overheat under it. Although bamboo textiles have antibacterial properties, the possibility of using them continuously at any time of the year requires fairly frequent washing. From this article, you will learn whether a bamboo blanket can be washed in a washing machine and how to do it correctly.
Recommendations and rules for safe washing
Despite its lightness and softness, bamboo fibers are wear-resistant and do not require hand washing. The labels of bamboo blankets most often have an icon allowing dry cleaning in a gentle mode. But it is unlikely that anyone will want to spend money on expensive services if it is quite possible to do without them. Repeated machine washing in the right mode will not affect the unique properties of the material and its original appearance.
It is advisable to wash a bamboo blanket in a washing machine using high-quality liquid laundry detergent, adding it in small quantities. It is well washed out during rinsing, which is especially important for allergy sufferers and children.Ideal for washing items with a large volume. Thanks to the quilting, the fibers will not get knocked down or roll up, the original shape of your favorite item will be preserved.
Since such blankets weigh no more than one and a half kilograms, they can be washed in a machine with a load capacity of more than 5 kg (usually, a load capacity of 7 kg or more is required to wash other types of blankets). You should wash bamboo bedding no more than 3 times a year.
Features of washing a bamboo blanket that should be taken into account to preserve the original properties of the products:
- Before starting the cleaning procedure, you must make sure that all the lines are intact. If there are tears, the bedding may be damaged during spinning - the lines will come apart and the filler will get knocked down in one place.
- Pour a gel-like detergent into a special compartment of the washing machine. If you do not have one at home, regular powder soaked in water will do.
- First, the largest bedding accessory must be rolled into a roll, in which case it will retain its original volume and shape. If such things are folded, they are difficult to fit into the drum and washing with spinning will not be of high quality.
- Washing mode: select manual or suitable for delicate fabrics. It is possible to wash in the "synthetics" mode at a temperature of 30-40 degrees.
- Washing is carried out without the use of bleach, since the aggressive bleaching components contained in the composition of the products can damage the fabric fibers and reduce the service life of the item.
- For products of this type, the average machine wash temperature is not higher than 30 degrees.If you set the washing temperature above 40 degrees, the item will be damaged and will have to be thrown away. Therefore, if there is too much dirt, it is better to try to wash it by hand first.
- In order not to spoil the fabric and its filling, spinning is carried out in cold water at a speed of up to 800 rpm.
- It is recommended to dry the product unfolded in the open air, covering it from direct sunlight. A well-ventilated room is also suitable, but a horizontal surface is required. Hanging on clotheslines will negatively affect the distribution of filler between stitches. Drying in a washing machine or using electrical appliances is strictly prohibited. It should be noted that due to the hygroscopicity of the material and its large volume, it may take quite a lot of time to dry completely.
- It is not recommended to use stain removers during washing, especially those containing chlorine. If there are stubborn stains on the blanket, it is better to wash them by hand. Particularly stubborn stains can be treated with a small amount of stain-removing soap.
- Do not put anything else in the washing machine with the bamboo blanket. It is better to wash items of this size separately from other items.
- At the end of the wash, it is advisable to add another rinse.
Advantages of materials and machine washing process
Not everyone knows that bamboo blankets consist not only of natural materials, but also of synthetics. If they were made entirely of bamboo stems, they would not be as soft and comfortable, and at the same time their cost would be much higher.
And this fact is a definite plus.After all, semi-synthetic filler does not harbor insects, which are usually found in natural fillers, such as down fillers. It is likely that a certain number of microorganisms can inhabit products of this type, but they will not cause harm comparable to bed mites. Therefore, during washing, no additional treatment with chemical compounds against bedbugs and ticks is required.
The main advantages of washing blankets at home:
- Simplicity of the washing process;
- Lack of significant financial investments;
- There is no need to use additional chemical compounds to kill parasites;
- There is no need to waste time visiting dry cleaning and waiting a long time for results;
- You can be sure that the detergents used are hypoallergenic, unlike the chemical compounds used in laundries. This is especially important for household items;
- Bamboo products do not absorb odors and have deodorizing properties, so washing at home does not require special conditions;
- With the correct washing mode, the filler does not cake or crumple;
- If you regularly air bamboo fabrics, wet treatment will be required less often;
- The cleaning process at home will take a minimum of time;
- The drum spin ensures maximum removal of moisture from a large volume of fabric, so drying will not cause unnecessary trouble.
In order for an unpretentious product to retain its main advantages for as long as possible, it needs to be provided with proper care and proper cleaning. In this case, the bedding in question can last more than two decades, withstanding several hundred machine washes.
