| Although there are many different types of blankets, | | | | blankets is to read the care tag first. You'll find all the |
| the old-fashioned wool blanket is as popular as ever. | | | | instructions on how to clean a wool blanket properly. |
| What kind of blanket do you have on your bed? | | | | Generally speaking, most wool blankets are |
| Many are using duvets for their bedding needs, but | | | | dry-cleaned, although it's not always the case. |
| some folks find that they are too heavy to use | | | | Be sure that if your blanket states dry cleaning only, |
| personally. | | | | to do just that. You could easily ruin the blanket in a |
| Wool blankets are generally much lighter than duvets, | | | | washing machine, or have it shrink up in the dryer. |
| but maintain their warmth better. One of the big | | | | Cleaning blankets during the summer months is an |
| differences between the two blankets though is in | | | | ideal time since you won't need to use them anytime |
| how they are cleaned. | | | | soon. |
| With a duvet, cleaning is as simple as putting it in a | | | | For those blankets that allow machine wash, use cold |
| washing machine and then in the dryer. Take it out | | | | water. Afterwards, let it air dry. Don't put it in a |
| and put it on your bed, and it's as good as new. | | | | heated clothes dryer or it will shrink. |
| With a wool blanket, cleaning can be a different | | | | Use these tips and you'll continue to have your wool |
| story. | | | | blankets looking fresh and new. |
| One of the more important aspects with these | | | | |