How to wash a quilt at home

The quilt is long enough, it retains heat well and folds well for the winter. However, like any other household item, the bedspread needs cleaning. The main difficulty is washing and subsequent drying, in which the filler can roll. It is difficult to correct the mistake, so it is better not to allow failures. Consider the basic technology of cleaning a quilt, we give practical recommendations.

How to wash a quilt by hand

An efficient and harmless way to clean a blanket is considered a manual processing method. Consider the main stages.

1. To begin with, prepare washing powder or gel, a basin with warm water (about 40 degrees), a hard brush for cleaning carpets, a foam sponge, stain remover, soap (the active substance concentration is from 72%).
2. We recommend that you stop soaking in advance; clean the surface. The first option is suitable only if there is too much pollution. To translate it into reality, a gel powder is used rather than a free flowing powder. In this case, all manipulations are carried out in the bathroom.
3. Before you begin the wet cleaning, remove the blanket to the street, knock out all the dust. Use a carpet brush to remove dry dirt. Next, lay out the prepared product on a flat surface, lining it with plastic wrap.
4. Prepare a solution. To do this, pour warm water into the basin, crumble the shavings of laundry soap, mix to dissolve. Add a little washing powder, you can use a liquid gel. Be sure to wait until the grains are completely dissolved, otherwise you will not wash the powder from the filler.
5. After preparation, cleaning begins. Put on gloves, dip a foam sponge in a stain remover, apply it on visible dirt. Wait for the indicated time on the package, then blot with a dry cloth.
6. Now take a foam sponge, wet it in a soapy solution. Squeeze a little, then go over the entire surface.First treat the blanket on one side, then on the other. Do not allow the cotton wool to be completely soaked, otherwise a distinct smell of damp will appear.
7. When the cleaning is complete, start rinsing. Pour clean warm water into the basin, moisten a sponge in it, go over all treated surfaces several times. After each pass, rinse the sponge from the foam.
8. When all the soap signs are eliminated, you can start drying the quilt. In no case do not squeeze the household item, otherwise the filler will crumple and damp.
9. Wet the blanket with terry towels until you achieve acceptable dryness. After all the manipulations, hang the product on the balcony in direct sunlight.

How to wash a quilt in a typewriter

1. The technology is more suitable for cleaning children's wadded blankets that do not have a large size.
2. In the case of older products, the procedure presents particular difficulties. You need to calculate in advance the weight of the object when it is wetted with water. Otherwise, the machine may fail due to overload.
3. If you decide on such an adventure, first read all the instructions. Thus, the water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.
4. After loading the machine, set the mode “delicate wash”, “wool processing” or “hand wash”. All selected options require gentle cleaning that does not harm the filler.
5. Any mechanical impact on the structure of the product is prohibited. When washing in a typewriter, set the function “without spinning” or stick to the figure of 200-300 turns, not more.
6. Do not use loose washing powder, it is difficult to wash out of the cavity of the filler. Prefer a special gel for washing woolen clothes or outerwear on the down.
7. Place inside the machine 6-8 balls for tennis. They need to be pre-washed so that the product does not stain. Such a move will prevent cotton rolling.
8. If there are difficult stains on the blanket, for example, stains from wine or baby urine, remove them beforehand before sending them to the machine. Use special stain removers or laundry soap.
9. When the machine wash comes to an end, do not allow the blanket to lie down in the drum.It will begin to sweep, you can not get rid of the smell of dampness. Gently squeeze moisture, not twisting the product.
10. Spread the item under direct sunlight on a flat surface. Blot with terry towels, you can optionally send a Breeze heating device to the blanket (if washing is done in winter).

How to clean the quilt with steam

The technique is considered effective and alternative to previous versions (hand and machine washable).

1. In this way, you will get rid of germs, unpleasant smell, complex contaminants. For the procedure, you will need a regular iron or a full steam generator.
2. To begin, spread the stain remover on the surface of the stain, rub it well. Blot with paper towels to remove excess cleaning agent.
3. Now spread out the blanket on a flat surface, turn on the iron or steamer. Direct the device at a right angle, press the button and hold for 3-5 seconds in one place.
4. Move horizontally, going lower and lower until you finish cleaning. Similarly, the processing of a quilt is carried out on the other side.After all the manipulations, hang the product in the sun.

Practical recommendations

1. If you decide to do the washing (whether machine or manual), perform the manipulations in warm sunny weather. If you start processing in late autumn or winter, the risk of developing bacteria is high. Due to the mold, the household item will be irretrievably damaged.
2. If there are stains and stains on the cotton blanket, and you decide to do the washing in a typewriter, remove the impurities in advance. You can do this with a soap solution or a professional cleaning composition. At the same time further rinsing is optional, the drug will be displayed in the machine.
3. Before washing in any of the ways you can not soak the product, this applies to warm and cold water. In the process of drying, approach the blanket every hour. Shake it, break the lumps with your hands. It is important at this stage to prevent the filler from rolling.
4. If you have a need to wash a quilt in winter or autumn, use the help of dry cleaners. As a rule, with average pollution the cost of the procedure is low. You will get rid of unnecessary trouble and possible damage to the product.

Consider the cleaning technology of a quilt by hand or machine. If you have a steamer, use it. Periodically take out the household item to fresh air, so that during the operation in the blanket does not accumulate microbes.

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