Nowadays, blankets are available in a wide range. Many in childhood covered themselves with a flannel blanket and hid in them, playing house. For most people, buying such a blanket in a store now brings back pleasant memories of a wonderful time in their life - childhood.
The name of this product comes from the word “lull”; a blanket has long been used to lull babies to sleep., and modern housewives prefer a bike because of its unpretentiousness and wear resistance.
Material advantages
Flannelette blankets contain only natural and hypoallergenic ingredients; the main component is cotton, sometimes wool is added.
They have good breathability, the material creates comfortable conditions under them, it is almost never stuffy and it provides optimal humidity.
Many buyers choose flannelette products because of their lightness and ease of transportation. They also have an affordable price. Nowadays, you can choose from many different types of blankets to suit every taste.
Methods for washing flannelette blankets
Before washing the product, you must read the instructions; the material of the blanket may vary. A high-quality bedspread is wear-resistant and durable. It is important for products that contain wool that you can and even should use exclusively hand washing.
Machine washable
When using machine washing, it is recommended to select the “delicate mode” or “washing delicate fabrics”, the temperature should accordingly be no more than +40 degrees, it is also advisable to spin at low speeds (less than 600), if you set a different mode, the cotton will shrink and become stiff, the product may lose color.
Use powders and gels, but avoid harsh substances. The washed blanket must be shaken and all folds straightened.
Handwash
When washing by hand, the risk of damaging the product is minimal. When choosing a powder, pay attention to baby products; you can use shavings of ordinary Soviet baby soap. Using a quality fabric softener is essential to keep your bedspread soft and fluffy.
First, take a small amount of detergent into a container and dilute it in the required ratio with warm water, leave the product for half an hour, rinse under running water, then lay it out on a horizontal plane, for example, on an ironing board.
How to get rid of stains?
It’s easy enough to get rid of dirt while it’s still fresh. First of all, before washing in the washing machine, pre-soak the item in warm water, after rubbing the stained area with baby soap.
If the stains prove difficult to remove, you should purchase a stain remover and be sure to use it according to the instructions.
Correct ironing
If after washing the flannelette blanket has become stiffer, proper ironing will help correct this situation. Heat the iron to 150-160 degrees and carefully iron it through gauze on both sides, then take a special brush with medium-soft bristles and carefully comb your product, lifting the fibers, this will help the blanket acquire the necessary volume and fluffiness.
Care
Caring for a flannelette blanket is very simple. The main thing is to adhere to the rules indicated on the label. If not properly cared for, the item will quickly lose volume and become unusable over time. The main thing is that this is a safe, inexpensive and multifunctional product that was used by our mothers!
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