- Features of washing blankets with synthetic packing
- General washing tips:
- Manual or machine wash?
- How do I dry a blanket?
Blankets from sintepon are becoming more popular every day, as they have a lot of advantages - they perfectly preserve heat, are durable, they are quite unpretentious in care. Syntepon blanket is easy to wash - you can do it by hand or with a washing machine, and if the dirt is small and superficial, you can limit yourself to wet cleaning. Although sintepon is not subjected to deformation in water, it is still necessary to know some rules of care for the household item and adhere to the recommendations of specialists so as not to spoil the product. Today we will acquaint you with these rules and tell you how to wash the synthon blanket and what detergents to use.
to content ↑Features of washing blankets with synthetic packing
Synthetic blankets are able to create comfortable conditions during sleep, in addition, they do not cause allergies. However, the filler easily absorbs a large amount of dust and sweat, so the bedding must be periodically washed.
Important! Specialists recommend washing the sintepon blanket using detergents at least three times a year.
Until recently, many people included in dry cleaning down jackets, bulky things and blankets for processing. But for today the possibilities of washing machines allow to do without the services of specialists.
Blankets with sintepon filler can be easily washed at home - it will not lose its original appearance, as the filler material does not roll down and does not fall in the water. But before you start washing, check out some of the recommendations and advice from experts.
to the contents ↑General washing tips:
- You can find out the washing characteristics of the product from the label( label).The label will indicate the temperature and the optimum washing schedule. In addition, according to the special designations on the label, one can also judge how to correctly perform certain actions, in particular: whether it is possible to soak and wring out a blanket, how to dry it.
- If the label information about the features of washing was not found, then select the "Delicate" mode, and the water temperature is not more than 40 degrees.
- Dry the synthon blanket in the street or battery before cleaning, be sure to check the surface for integrity. If a hole is found, fix it.
- Before the general washing, wipe the places of greatest contamination with a sponge and soap solution.
- Use liquid detergent for washing. There are special shampoos for washing that will perfectly cope with the task. All liquid detergents dissolve well in water and are thoroughly washed out of the fabric. Conventional powders can leave white stains and stains on the fabric after the product dries.
- Do not wash the sintepon in hot water and remember, the warmer the water, the less time it should have a blanket.
- Do not use any bleaching agents or air conditioners.
- Do not expose the product to excessive mechanical stresses, since any, even such unpretentious material, has a tensile strength.
Important! Before pushing the blanket into the machine, make sure that its weight does not exceed the limit of the permitted load limit. Otherwise - repair of household appliances will cost much more than buying a new blanket. If the product fills the entire drum, then it is more expedient to ask for help in dry cleaning, because the blanket is not only "stuffed" into the washing machine, but also wetted, and washed thoroughly and rinsed.
to the contents ↑Manual or machine wash?
As soon as it comes to the sintepon blanket, the number of supporters of manual washing immediately decreases. Of course, the process of hand washing itself is more gentle, and even more pollution can be eliminated, but the blanket soaked in water can not be raised even by the healthiest men, let alone the representatives of the weaker sex.
Therefore, it is better to neglect the small pluses of hand washing for the sake of a hefty plus - automatic operation of the machine, in which the participation of a person is reduced to a minimum.
Hand wash
If for some reason( for example, a synthon blanket does not fit into the drum), you still have to do manual cleaning of the product, then:
- First, clean the most contaminated areas of the fabric with a stiff brush and a liquid detergent.
- Then soak the product for 30 minutes.
- To wash such a dimensional product, invite an assistant, because when wet, the product becomes too heavy.
- Wipe the washed blanket thoroughly and gently press it.
- Spread on a flat surface, and use a terry towel to remove excess moisture.
- Dry in expanded form in vivo.
Important! When rinse, add a few drops of wine vinegar to the water. If the sintepon blanket turns yellow or has lost its original color, then, when rinsing, put a lemon slice into the water. This will refresh the color.
Washing in a washing machine
Many housewives ask: can I wash a blanket from a sintepon in a washing machine? Not only it is possible, but also it is necessary, the main thing is that the drum of the machine allows it.
Important! Another condition - the machine must have a suitable washing schedule. If the control panel has the designation "Delicate washing", then safely choose it, you can choose "manual wash" mode, or "duvet".This mode, too, is conditionally suitable for washing products from synthepone.
Once you have understood the mode, go to the process itself.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Twist the product in such a way that it fits into the drum.
- Put in a bottle of water and spill the material well, so that there are no dry places left.
- Place the product on the duvet cover.
- Stick the product into the drum.
- Close the door of the washing machine.
- Pour the detergent into the dish.
- Set the desired wash mode.
- Start the process.
- Pull out the washed blanket and shake well. The delicate washing mode involves gentle pressing, in which most of the moisture is removed by the machine, and you do not have to pull out a heavy wet blanket.
Tips:
- To sintepon when rotating in the drum is not lost in one corner of the product, put in the typewriter 2-3 balls for tennis or special stones.
- If the product does not have stitches, then quilter it yourself so that the sintepon does not lose weight.
- If you thought that after washing the product lost its shape, do not make hasty conclusions, but wait until it dries completely.
- If the sintepon blanket has a persistent, stale dirt, which is not removed by machine wash, then give the product a dry cleaning. Specialists can create a miracle and save even the most hopeless things.
How to dry the blanket?
Synthetone quilt can withstand repeated washing, it does not deform and retains its original appearance. The fibers of the material do not collapse and do not form lumps. Synthetic is very quickly restored and retains its softness and elasticity for a long time. After the washing, rinsing and pressing process, the product dries quickly enough. Dry the blanket in its unfolded form under natural conditions, periodically turning and shaking it.
In order not to damage the thing, observe the following recommendations:
- Do not dry the product in direct sunlight and near heated heaters.
- Do not dry the blanket in the drying drum, because there it will not straighten.
- Do not use a clothesline to dry the blanket, as deformation of the product is possible.
- The best option for drying the sintepon blanket is the usual drying in a ventilated place.
Important! Store the blanket in a special vacuum bag or in a bag with oxygen access.
When buying bedding, we always pay attention to size, color and comfort. A practical owner, first of all, pays attention to the process of care for the product. Fortunately, a sintepon blanket will satisfy any customers, as it is the most practical in care and very comfortable for sleeping. And small tricks and our recommendations will always help you to refresh a soft and warm blanket of sintepon. Enjoy your dreams under a fresh blanket!