won't washing and drying the blanket ruin the electrical wires?
1975429
i think you can was it on gentle setting. but you cannot put it in the dryer.
1975430
I have not washed mine yet. I was thinking that when the time came I probably would take it to the dry cleaners. I haven't read the Manufacturers Care Instructions. Sorry.
278209
Hi, I first allow the blanket to cool down by leaving it open and then I take anti-bacterial spray or wipes and clean the inner part of the blanket. Make sure it is dry before you fold it up and store it. I also use a twin sheet to lie inside the blanket to prevent any kind of burns or irritation.
1020464
Hi. No clients have reported feeling the wires at all. I, too, have been on the table for a massage and I don't feel the wires, either. The table warmer is underneath the fleece pad, so oil spills are not an issue (besides, I use lotion or cream as a preference). I can't recall if the warmer is machine washable, but hopefully the other information was helpful to you.
59631
We have not had the need to wash/dry. I would note that the warmth is not what it was originally and we are considering looking for another blanket. Recent reviews have not been favorable to Sunbeam.
742375
I have not run into that problem, I use my blanket as insulation on my Treager BBQ unit and works fine no problems.
428975
hello, we have not washed our yet...we use a nice bamboo duvet cover that keeps it clean and hang it outside to air out when the weather is nice....it is wool, so if we would ever wash it we would only wash it cold with a mild soap like woolite....and probably go to a laundromat where they have these big commercial washers....but I don't think we will ever wash ours....;) and we never dry clean anything...rather air it out then sleep in something treated chemically!
1539468
There wasn't any lint in the washer (gentle cycle cold like the tag said) so I thought great some of the reviews were wrong and tumble dry low heat which I did and WOW. The blanket is full of fuzz when I took it out of the dryer. Guess I'll see what happens next time I pulled off some of the fuzz but it's all over the blanket.
1097046
We have washed it without any problem. Just a hassle to reconnect and install.
430278
The mattress pad is evenly heated. You can feel the wires if you try. They are not noticeable when laying on the pad.
1582983
I haven't washed the blanket. We rarely use it it's more of a family heirloom
1117711
I think machine-washing this is safe enough but I would advise against putting this into ANY dryer. I dried it on the lowest settings at my local laundry parlor and it came out completely ruined. The plastic layer of the cover had melted in many places and it came out of the dryer all clotted - I had to sort of pull the glued-together parts apart by hand, which took forever and left huge holes in the protective layer. Maybe the settings of the dryer were off but I recently washed it again and gave drying another chance (using a different dryer) - the same thing happened again. Anyway, allergy-protection encasements that cannot be washed and dried on high heat are, in my opinion, pretty questionable. I think machine-washing this is safe enough but I would advise against putting this into ANY dryer. I dried it on the lowest settings at my local laundry parlor and it came out completely ruined. The plastic layer of the cover had melted in many places and it came out of the dryer all clotted - I had to sort of pull the glued-together parts apart by hand, which took forever and left huge holes in the protective layer. Maybe the settings of the dryer were off but I recently washed it again and gave drying another chance (using a different dryer) - the same thing happened again. Anyway,... » Read More I think machine-washing this is safe enough but I would advise against putting this into ANY dryer. I dried it on the lowest settings at my local laundry parlor and it came out completely ruined. The plastic layer of the cover had melted in many places and it came out of the dryer all clotted - I had to sort of pull the glued-together parts apart by hand, which took forever and left huge holes in the protective layer. Maybe the settings of the dryer were off but I recently washed it again and gave drying another chance (using a different dryer) - the same thing happened again. Anyway, allergy-protection encasements that cannot be washed and dried on high heat are, in my opinion, pretty questionable. « Show Less
1853697
Yes. The plug is at the base of the blanket. Once you unlock/unplug the attachment cord it is safe to wash. The washing instructions are in close proximity to the attachment. It states: do not dry clean or bleach. Pre soak for 15 mins in mild soap and cold water on a slow cycle for 2 mins. It's best to dry thrown over 2 parallel lines. Do NOT use close pins.
1148387
No, this has never been a problem and I have been using these types of thermal sauna blankets for many years. When using a blanket like this, the person must first be covered by a sheet and/or towels in order to minimize getting the blanket dirty and wet, as well as for the comfort of the person and to absorb all the perspiration that will occur. One should not lay directly upon the surface of this unit.
1313072
I put it in the washer with my sheets on cold and tumble dry it on low, fluffing occasionally to keep it from bunching up. Haven't had any problems.
38657
I have only washed the blanket once since I bought it. There was some lint in the lint basket after I dried the blanket.
180234
Of course you would feel the wires if you lay on top of the blanket. However if you lay beneath it and use the product as intended you cannot. This is a product is a Blanket and as such is meant to be used as a covering. It is not a mattress warming pad.
1962112
Yes. You could be risking moisture on electrical components. Temperature controlled environment would be a better way to go.