What are the precautions for daily cleaning of flannel blanket

Flannel blankets, with their fine fluff, excellent warmth retention and comfortable touch, have become a must-have product for many families in winter. However, in order to keep flannel blankets in the best condition, daily cleaning and maintenance are essential.

First of all, a deep understanding of the material properties of flannel blankets is the basis for cleaning. Flannel blankets are usually made of wool, cotton or synthetic fibers (such as polyester fibers), each of which has unique cleaning requirements. Wool flannel blankets, due to their natural properties, need to avoid high temperatures and strong friction to prevent fiber damage and shrinkage; cotton flannel blankets are relatively washable, but bleach or strong alkaline detergents should still be avoided to avoid damaging the fiber structure; synthetic fiber flannel blankets, such as polyester fibers, have strong wear resistance and wrinkle resistance, but when cleaning, you should also pay attention to the moderate water temperature to avoid excessive scrubbing that causes the fluff to fall off.

In the daily cleaning process, the following professional precautions should be paid special attention to:

Pretreatment before cleaning is essential. For minor stains, such as coffee, tea stains or food residues, it is recommended to wipe gently with a clean damp cloth immediately to prevent the stains from penetrating deep into the fiber. If the stain is difficult to remove, you can use a neutral detergent or a special flannel cleaner, gently apply it to the stain, and then wipe it clean with a damp cloth. When pre-treating, be sure to avoid using bleach, strong alkaline detergents, or detergents containing abrasive particles to avoid damaging the fiber structure.

The correct washing method should not be ignored. The washing method of flannel blankets should be flexibly selected according to the material and the degree of stains. For slightly dirty blankets, it is recommended to use hand washing. Use warm water to dissolve neutral detergent, soak the blanket for a few minutes, and rub it gently. Avoid using a brush or hard objects to scratch it to avoid fluff shedding. If you choose to machine wash, use a gentle washing program and avoid high temperature water and drying functions to avoid shrinkage or fiber damage. At the same time, in order to reduce the damage to the blanket surface caused by mechanical friction, it is recommended to put the flannel blanket in a laundry bag.

Post-washing treatment is equally important. After washing, it needs to be thoroughly rinsed with clean water to avoid detergent residue. Next, gently squeeze the blanket to let excess water flow out, and avoid wringing or pulling hard to prevent fiber damage. Finally, lay the flannel blanket flat in a ventilated place to dry naturally, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading and deformation. After drying, you can gently pat the blanket to restore the fluffy feeling.

For the treatment of special stains, such as oil stains, blood stains or ink stains, it is recommended to seek professional dry cleaning services to avoid the spread of stains or fiber damage due to improper self-treatment. Professional dry cleaners are equipped with professional cleaning agents and equipment for different materials and stains, which can remove stains more effectively while protecting the fiber structure and color of the blanket surface.