How to wash a blanket of camel wool

It has long been a man surrounds himself with comfortable, practical and convenient things that bring maximum benefit. One of these things is a camel blanket. It perfectly retains heat, under it you will not freeze even in severe frosts. At the same time, the camel blanket is incredibly light and compact - this is noticeable when it is time to put the winter things away for storage. In addition, camel hair has healing properties - a blanket heats the joints, improves blood circulation.

The camel blanket is successfully chosen by allergy sufferers - wool does not cause a reaction. Due to the antiseptic properties of the camel's hair, bugs or fleas will never get on such a blanket. The blanket does not let in the cold, but releases evaporation from human sweat. This means that such a blanket protects against overheating. Of course, natural products have a lot of advantages, but sooner or later such a blanket is still polluted. And then it has to be washed.So that the wool does not roll, and the blanket does not lose its appearance, the camel product needs to be washed competently.

Machine wash for camel blankets

In general, wool products in the machine is not recommended. However, the delicate wash mode will allow us to make an exception. In order to determine whether to wash a blanket of camel wool in a typewriter, you need to carefully consider its label. If it says that machine wash is allowed - you can start.

1. Products made of wool, especially camel, should be washed at low temperatures - no higher than 30 degrees. It is necessary to set a special mode for washing wool - it has less revolutions and more gentle movements of the drum.
2. As a detergent, you need to use special compositions for washing wool. They contain lanolin, which envelops each villus and protects it. After washing woolen things with lanolin, they become soft and tender.
3. If there is no such agent at hand, you can use a regular powder, however it is very important to add an extra rinse here, because the soap composition is washed off with wool rather difficult.If you do not use special products with lanolin, then do not forget about the conditioner - it will at least somehow soften the washed wool.
4. When setting the washing mode, it is better to turn off the Spin function or to make it minimal. If you do not take care of this, aggressive movements can simply roll up the blanket in one big clump of camel hair.

How to wash a blanket by hand

If the blanket is very large that does not fit in the washing machine, it will have to be washed by hand. To do this, it will have to soak in the bath.

1. Before washing the blanket should be properly shake out and knock out. This will clean it from dust and the smallest debris.
2. Type a third of the bath with warm water. Dissolve in water detergent - powder or a special composition for washing wool with lanolin. It is not necessary to add a lot of detergent - it will be difficult to rinse out.
3. Dip the blanket in the soapy water so that it is completely submerged, then leave the soaked blanket for an hour.
4. You can not twist the blanket, you can beat off his fists. This will allow all the dirt to go outside. If the blanket is big and you have no strength at all,you can get into the bath and stamp the blanket with your feet. Such washing will be much more effective.
5. After you wash the blanket, rinse it. To do this, drain the soapy water and slightly wring out the blanket with your hands, not twisting. After that, take clean water into the bath and again remember the blanket with your fists. So out of it comes the soap composition.
6. Drain the water again and repeat the rinse 3-5 times until the water is clear.
7. After that, you need to do so that with a blanket of glass water. Since the wet blanket is very heavy, it does not need to be carried far away. Just put a chair in the bath and put a camel wool blanket on it. When the water is a little drained, it will be possible to dry it.

How to dry a camel blanket

When the water stops flowing from the blanket, it will need to be spread out on a horizontal surface, for example, on a table. It is best to leave the blanket laid out in a draft or in the open air. It is not recommended to hang a blanket on a rope in an upright position, otherwise wet wool can pile and dry in lumps.

If you dry a camel blanket, it is better not to leave it in direct sunlight to maintain color. Drying wool around the heater is also not worth it.It is better to spend on drying the blankets a little more time, but let it dry naturally.

If all the described manipulations are difficult for you, it is best to take a blanket of camel hair to dry cleaning. Experts know exactly how to wash such products so that they do not lose their shape.

Washing a camel's rug is almost the same as washing a blanket. The only exception is that the blanket can be dried on a rope, just hanging over the edge.

How to store a camel blanket

To blanket less soiled, it is necessary to wear a duvet cover. This will protect the blanket from contamination and you will have to wash it only once a year - before you store it.

As noted, the camel blanket has a number of therapeutic and prophylactic properties. In order not to lose these properties, a blanket of camel wool can not be sealed in airtight plastic bags. It is best to purchase special canvas and fabric bags for camel blanket storage, which will ensure sufficient air circulation. If you still pack the blankets in bags, it is important to air them from time to time.

Camel blanket is an indispensable attribute of a warm and cozy home. With proper operation, washing, drying and storing a camel wool blanket will serve you for many years.