Has anyone tried to wash this blanket? I'm thinking of trying to hand wash, hang to dry and then fluff in dryer with ZERO heat.
1518545
On a post I read that someone washed on delicate cycle and delicate heat and had no problems.
1518546
Yes, I washed mine. I used the gentlest setting and mild deterent (half amount suggested) using cold water. I put it in the drier with a fabric softer sheet on the air setting . I let the air cycle on the dryer complete twice. Then I hung it on a line outside to allow it to completely dry. Perfect.
1518547
Put in washer on delakit cold. Then in dryer on cool no heat. . Then take a brush & fluff hairs up. Looks like new again . :)
819211
Hello - I have not washed mine yet, as it doesn't get a lot of use. When the time comes, I will definitely use the delicate cycle for washing, and will probably not place any of it in the dryer.
751505
Gentle cycle wash, and NO HEAT or FLUFF dry (5-6 times depending on dryer) comes out perfect! Must use dryer or wont fluff up. Wash and dry alone. Enjoy :)
128043
I wouldn't wash it often. I have washed mine once in cold water and very low heat in dryer. Came out perfect, I do have front load washer. I see myself washing it once a month.
1553115
I washed mine in the washing machine with cold water but I didn't put it in the dryer. It seemed to work fine, I didn't notice any changes in it.
71554
i've not washed mine, i just whack it to get hair, crumbs out. BUT if i were to wash iti'd probably put it in a pillow case, delicate, cold, etc.
71551
i've not washed mine, i just whack it to get hair, crumbs out. BUT if i were to wash it i'd probably put it in a pillow case, delicate, cold, etc.
162918
I wash mine on the most delicate setting in my washing machine, soaking it first for about a half-hour in warm water and Ivory Snow. I air dry it. When I first got it, I washed it in the bathtub. Several trips to the chiropractor later, I gave up this practice but would wash it by hand if I had a big laundry tub or some way of washing it that didn't require bending over to work on what becomes a very heavy item. I don't trust the heat of the dryer not to have an effect on the longevity of the tiny wires imbedded in the fabric. I would be interested in knowing how other people are washing theirs. Oh yes, and what the manufacturer says to do . . . and how they determined it was safe to wash it whatever way they say.
1340294
According to the company who makes it: NO. That was a disappointing answer for me too since I'd definitely prefer to wash a duvet than the blanket itself. Still, we LOVE this thing and it was definitely worth the money since I live in the cold Midwest and in a drafty loft.
190498
I throw it in the washing machine and the dryer and it comes out beautiful -- no shrinking, unwrinkled.... I've already washed it a half dozen times -- it's holding up like new...hope this is helpful.
2100974
I have washed it a few times in the washing machine on gentle, warm (not hot!) water and even dried it in the dryer on very low heat :) It came out great each time.
1694578
I just have throw mine in the washer and wash it on normal and then dry it like normal... Comes out just fine for me.
323962
I did not wash mine before putting in the duvet cover; I did put it in the dryer to fluff it out first- it came out very nice. The instructions say "machine washable" so I assume it would be fine to wash.
1476043
I washed it in a cold, cold setting and did not put it in the dryer and no shrinkage. :)
1539466
I don't. I have lots of these blankets - they feel so nice when they're new. But they are garbage. They all ball and put off LOTS of lint. I have a couple of white ones that drive me crazy! I think after lots and lots of washes it gets better - but I dont' use the white ones all of the time, so they may never get to the point where they don't give off lint. I keep buying them thinking maybe they'll perfect the technique - but I just think this particular kind of blanket is always going to be linty - which is too bad - because as I said, they are super soft and nice when they are new.
71550
I've never washed the whole thing-I think I would take it to the cleaners, and have it professionally cleaned, rather than trying to do it myself, in the washer. If you do decide to wash it, I would do it on the gentle cycle, cold water, and NOT put it in the dryer.
1532621
I have not had to wash it, but I would not put it in the dryer. I would just hand wash it in a sink or tub and then hang it to air dry.