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Habitual blankets with wadded, downy, feather filler are a thing of the past. They are being replaced by a light and environmentally friendly material – bamboo. Is it possible to wash a bamboo blanket in a washing machine, what mode should I set?
You will find answers to these questions, as well as tips on how to care for bamboo filler, in the article.
How to wash a bamboo blanket
Bamboo fiber products can and should be washed: both hand and machine wash are suitable. The fibers are not afraid of water, do not stick together and do not bunch up like down and padding fillers.
The main thing is to follow the rules of washing:
- Inspect the product for breaks. They will need to be sewn up before washing.
- To wash the bamboo product in the machine without damage, carefully roll it into a roll and load it into the drum.
Bamboo pillows can be folded in half. A crumpled product is then difficult to straighten, and ironing is not recommended.
- Use only liquid products for delicate types of fabrics. Pour them into the dispenser tray or drum as directed in the instructions.
- At what temperature to wash? From 30 to 40 degrees – choose manual or delicate mode on the panel. At the same time, keep in mind that the duration of the program should be no more than an hour. A long stay in the water blankets made of bamboo is undesirable.
- You can not use the intensive mode in SMA, because the fiber does not tolerate strong mechanical stress.
- Set a second rinse so that the detergent is completely removed from the fabric.
- Spin should also be no more than 400 revolutions, or disabled altogether.
Important! Do not send the product to dry cleaning, and do not use chemical products to remove stains. If there is obvious dirt, use a soft brush and soap.
Handwash
Blankets and other bamboo fiber items can be washed by hand. The rules are the same as for machine washing.
- Fill the bathroom with water (temperature up to 40 degrees), dilute the detergent in it.
- Lower the blanket there, let it lie down for a while (no more than an hour).
- It is undesirable to rub and wrinkle the blanket strongly, as the fiber loses its shape. It is difficult to return the original form on its own, and ironing the product, as we have already written, is impossible.
- Rinse the product well.
- Do not twist, let the water drain.
You can start drying.
Proper drying of bamboo bed linen
If you live in a private house, it is best to lay out the blanket in the yard – horizontally, away from the scorching sun. You can install a clothes dryer in the shade and spread it on it. It is undesirable to hang the product on a rope, since the fiber is deformed and loses its shape.
Be sure to ensure proper air circulation. To do this, periodically turn it over, changing position. Make sure the bamboo blanket does not dry out.
Store it with your pillows in a linen bag. Carefully roll the blanket into a roll and do not press down on top of other things. Otherwise, the product becomes thinner and loses its thermal insulation qualities.
Benefits of bamboo filler
Bamboo fiber is no thicker than a human hair. It is perfectly breathable, allowing the skin to breathe. At the same time, the blanket and pillows made of bamboo are light, warm, and hypoallergenic.
Due to the fact that mites and other parasites do not start in bamboo fabric, the products are safe for the elderly and people prone to allergies.
Here is a list of the main advantages of bamboo blankets and pillows:
- Excellent air circulation. The breathability of the fibers is 3,5 times higher than that of cotton.
- Antiseptic and antistatic properties.
- In summer, it is not hot under the covers, the fibers practically do not transmit ultraviolet light. And in winter, it warms the body due to its thermal insulation qualities.
- Lightness, softness, aesthetics.