You’re one of the fortunate to own one and maybe now wondering how to wash a Pendleton blanket, so we’ll share with you how to do it in this article.
Pendleton makes all of their products using virgin wool, so what you’ll learn here can be applied to all their other offers. Stay with us, and we’ll teach you a lot that both beginners and experienced owners will find to be significant.
Through dozens of people’s efforts and united developments, Pendleton now offers a large variety of blanket choices, so much that every person will find what he/she is looking for exactly.
However, many are worried about washing these blankets themselves, especially as most of these items are part of personal collections.
Quick And Easy Steps On How To Wash A Pendleton Blanket
Now, wool fabrics may not be a common resident in your laundry basket. However, we assure you that even if this is your first time washing one, you’ll find it easy to follow the listed steps.
Note that the company rarely recommends Pendleton items to be machine-washed, so we’ll focus on hand washing instead.
Step #1. Sizing and preparation
Wool fabrics tend to get deformed after washing, so before getting your blanket wet, measure and list down your blanket’s original dimension: length and width.
You will need this later on when you reshape the blanket after washing. Check the blanket thoroughly for any stains and remove any foreign object clinging to it.
Soak the blanket thoroughly on a basin of water to help prep the fabric, soften any stains and help lessen the water intake later on when you’re mixing with detergent.
Meanwhile, dissolve the recommended amount of mild soap in the washing guide on an adequate amount of lukewarm water to fully submerge the blanket.
Step #2. Washing
Next, take out the blanket from the basin where you soaked it and transfer it to the dissolved soap mixture.
Let the blanket sit there for about 10 to 15 minutes (or how long does the tag recommend), so the detergent will have enough time to react with dirt in your blanket.
Optionally, you can squeeze parts of the blanket periodically to remove any stubborn stains. However, you should avoid using bleach.
Step #3. Rinsing
When you’re satisfied with the soap cleansing, gently squeeze out the suds and soapy water off your blanket. Pour enough lukewarm rinsing water in your basin and place the blanket there.
If you can’t do it all at once, place your rinsing basin beside the one with soap and squeeze the blanket part by part while transferring the finished piece to the next basin.
Rinse the blanket with clean water 2 to 3 times or until there is no more bubble or sud. Squeeze the item as much as you can to remove all the water: the less water left on the garment, the faster it will dry.
Step #4. Drying
Arrange at least two layers of clean and dry terry cloth or any other absorbent fabric. Lay the layers on a dry, flat surface, then place the washed blanket on top.
Cover it with another dry terry cloth on top, then leave it for another 10 to 15 minutes. After that, take the garment off from the layer and lay it flat on a dry surface.
Reshape the blanket to the initially recorded dimension, then let it dry at room temperature. If you have more dry terry cloth, you can replace the first ones to hasten the drying period.
You can choose to iron the blanket depending on your preferences. Although, this is only optional.
Lightly press on the surface of the blanket using a steam-iron set-up on the temperature for wool. If you’re a bit unsure, you can cover the blanket with another cloth to avoid burning it.
How often should a Pendleton blanket get washed?
Wool blankets are pretty unique in that they don’t catch dirt too often but are prone to stains. So unless you are also getting stains a lot, you can wash the blanket only twice a year.
If you do get stains often, you can wash them once a month.
Washing your Pendleton blanket too much will expose it to many chances of getting tangled, scratched, and damaged.
It’s best to avoid keeping any liquid and other substances that can cause stains away from your blanket to keep the washing to a minimum.
Things to watch out for when washing your Pendleton blanket
Pendleton blankets are amazing things to collect and therefore deserve enough care and maintenance. Here are some things to note for your blanket:
- Keep it away from anything hot.
- Avoid excessive agitation when washing.
- When washing, avoid scrubbing, twisting, and wringing.
- Do not iron any stained part.
- Do not dry it under sunlight.
- When drying, do not hang it.
Most of the enumerated items will cause deformity and irreversible damage to your blankets. Other than these, do’s and don’ts should be present with your blanket when you first bought it.
It would help you in the future to keep such guides.
Conclusion
Every product has its care label, which we suggest that you keep and check on how to wash a Pendleton blanket.
Following all the listed items there will help prolong your item’s usability. Pendletons will last long enough to become family heirlooms if you love and care for them a lot.