Tranquility weighted blanket 15 lbs washing instructions

Weighted blankets are having a major moment right now, and their widespread appeal comes as no surprise. For anyone (ahem, most of us) who struggles to settle in for a comfortable eight hours of sleep per night, there's something irresistible about the allure of an everyday blanket that promises to reduce anxiety, stress, and sleepless nights. Plus, if we're being honest, we'll welcome just about any excuse to add yet another blanket, pillow, or weighted eye mask to our bedtime repertoire for the sake of comfort.

Why Weighted Blankets Require Special Care

Purchasing a heavy-duty blanket that perfectly suits your sleep needs is one thing, but storing and washing weighted blankets is a topic that's slightly more complicated, especially if your blanket isn't safely encased in an easy-to-clean duvet cover. Bulky blankets are anything but easy to fold, and the idea of simply throwing a 20-pound blanket in the washing machine sounds logistically impossible given their heft. So how exactly does one go about keeping their beloved weighted blanket so fresh and so clean? We posed that question to Elizabeth Grojean, founder of weighted blankets by Baloo Living, who, well, weighed in with her thoughts.

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The best way to wash your weighted blanket, according to Grojean, is to first consider its bulk. "Blankets over 20 pounds should be taken to a laundromat and washed in a commercial-size machine simply to spare your home machine from wear and tear," she says. If your blanket clocks in at under 15 to 20 pounds, wash it at home on the gentle cycle using cold water and a mild detergent. "Blankets with both glass micro beads and plastic poly pellets should be safe in a machine, but it's a good idea to consult the care tag on your blanket just to be sure," she says.

What Your Blanket Needs (and Doesn't Need)

However, just because it's safe to machine wash a blanket from the comfort of your own laundry room doesn't mean it's foolproof. In order to cut down on the frequency of washes, Grojean recommends using a removable duvet cover, like Baloo's French linen covers and spot cleaning using a toothbrush dipped in a solution of warm water and laundry detergent.

As for fabric softeners and bleach? Those products should be avoided at all costs if you want to keep your weighted blanket in tip-top shape. "Fabric softeners can build up and cause your blanket to become scratchy, while bleach can break down fibers over time," Grojean says.

When it comes time to dry your weighted blanket, the process is surprisingly speedy, since glass and plastic pellets don't readily absorb water. Utilize your dryer's low-heat cycle for optimum care, or spread your freshly laundered blanket on a large clean surface to air-dry. "If you have a strong shower bar, you can hang it up, I just don't recommend hanging a weighted blanket by one end, as it can put a strain on its seams," Grojean says.

How to Wash a Weighted Blanket

1. Before washing your weighted blanket, check the care tag to make sure it is machine-washable.
2. For blankets under 15 pounds, machine-wash it at home on the gentle cycle, using cool water and mild detergent. For blankets over 15 pounds, bring it to a laundromat to wash it in an industrial machine. Skip the fabric softener and bleach.
3. Whenever spills or stains happen, you can also spot-clean the blanket as needed using a toothbrush dipped in a solution of warm water and mild detergent.
4. To dry, place the blanket in the dryer on the low-heat setting. Stop the cycle and fluff up the weighted blanket periodically to make sure it dries evenly. Alternatively, you can air-dry the blanket on a large, clean surface.

How Often Should You Wash a Weighted Blanket?

This depends on how often you use your weighted blanket. If you use it every night, wash your weighted blanket about once every three weeks (or whenever it gets dirty). If you don't use it every day, wash it once every three to four months. Investing in a removable duvet cover for your weighted blanket will make it easy to wash the cover frequently without dealing with the hefty blanket.

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Highlights

• Weight of the blanket applies gentle, distributed pressure across the body to calm and comfort
• Temperature Balancing technology warms when it's cool and cools when it's warm
• Securely filled with small glass beads, not plastic pellets, for a smooth texture
• Box quilt on inner blanket keeps the beads from shifting for evenly distributed weight
• Machine washable, removable cover has 16 ties that attach securely to fabric loops on the blanket to ensure the blanket does not shift inside
• For best results, select a blanket weight that is 8% - 12% of body weight

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 72 Inches (L), 48 Inches (W)

Fill Material: 93% Glass Microbeads, 7% Polyester

Textile Material: 100% Microplush

Care and Cleaning: Spot or Wipe Clean & Line Dry or Lay Flat to Dry

Item Number (DPCI): 062-02-8593

Description

The Tranquility Weighted Blanket applies deep calming pressure to help you fall asleep and wake rested. This weighted blanket utilizes Deep Touch Pressure Therapy (DTP) through the application of gentle, even pressure across your body. The results mimic the feeling of being held or hugged. The blanket features innovative temperature balancing technology to keep you cool when it's warm, and warm when it's cool. The removable cover is machine washable to easily clean up any messes or spills. There are 16 loops and ties to ensure the blanket stays in place inside the cover and provide even weight distribution. For the best results, you should select a weight that is 8% to 12% of your total body weight.

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