Cleaning a polar fleece blanket involves checking the manufacturer's guidelines for instructions. Use a mild detergent, pre-treat stains, and set a delicate wash cycle on your machine. The water temperature should also be suitable for it, and the blanket should be removed from the machine immediately after washing.
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you clean your polar fleece blanket. (Please note that these are the general steps for washing this type of blanket. We will discuss the washing requirements for other polar fleece blanket types later.)
Check the manufacturer's guide or label for washing instructions. Pay attention to the various specifications and make sure to adhere to them to ensure a smooth cleaning process.
Separate different colored fleece blankets. This prevents the blanket from staining if color bleeds through. You should separate light and dark colors to avoid such problems.
Choose a mild laundry detergent for your blanket.
Check the fleece blanket for any visible stains. Pretreat these stains beforehand with a small amount of mild detergent, spot cleaner, or dishwashing liquid. Let it sit in place for ten minutes and then wipe it off.
If you use a washing machine to clean your blanket, set it to gentle mode. This is to prevent damage to the wool fibers.
Water temperature should follow the manufacturer's instructions or care label.
Avoid overloading your washing machine with blankets. There should be enough space to allow the fleece blanket to move without restriction.
After washing your blanket, be sure to dry it properly before use. You can put it in the machine to dry, but air drying is recommended.
Once the blanket has dried in the machine, remove it from the machine immediately. This is to avoid wrinkling or any other damage to the blanket.