How to wash a large blanket if it doesn't fit in the washing machine: housewives' tips

Many people believe that a large blanket or rug can only be dry-cleaned. However, there are ways to do it yourself at home without much effort.

Radiotrack writes about this.

What you need:

• Warm water
• Baking soda (6 tablespoons)
• Dishwashing liquid (2 tablespoons)
• Washing gel

How to wash:

1. Run warm water in the bathtub.
2. Add the baking soda, dishwashing liquid, and laundry detergent.
3. Soak the blanket in the solution for 4 hours.
4. Turn the blanket over periodically so that it is evenly soaked.
5. After 4 hours, drain the water and fill the blanket with clean, warm water.
6. Let it stand for another hour.
7. Rinse the blanket. You can use your hands, feet, or a mop to do this.

How to dry:

1. Let the blanket lie in the bathtub under oppression. For example, you can put a bucket filled with water on top.
2. Then you can unscrew the blanket or hang it over the bathtub on some structure to let the water drain.
3. Transfer the almost dry blanket to the balcony and dry it as usual.

Tips:

• To wash the blanket, choose a mild detergent that does not contain chlorine or other aggressive substances.
• If the blanket is very dirty, you can add a little ammonia to the soaking solution.
• To help the blanket dry better, you can squeeze it out a little.

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