Drying a blanket in the dryer

Almost every family has a large woolen blanket, which is taken out before the onset of winter and put away in a long drawer after the arrival of spring. After each season, it is advisable to treat the product to get rid of possible dirt and odors. However, it is better not to overdo it with this procedure, so as not to accidentally damage an expensive item. That is why many families boldly wash the product, but are afraid to dry the blanket in the dryer. Let's figure out whether these fears are justified?

Will a dryer harm a blanket?

Many people believe that drying blankets, as well as other woolen items, should be done anywhere but in the dryer. Items made from this delicate material do need to be handled with care, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be put in the dryer. A dryer helps save time and effort, so it’s better to figure out how to use it correctly when working with woolen items.

First of all, you should find out if your “home assistant” has a special mode for wool. Next, you need to check the label on the blanket or other item, which should contain all the necessary information not only about washing, but also about drying. If there is a special symbol on the label indicating that the product can be dried automatically, then feel free to use the dryer. If there is no such symbol, then it is better not to take risks and lay out the blanket in a well-ventilated area, having first straightened it along the entire length and width.

Additionally, you can check the dryer for a Woolmark certificate - a company with an impeccable reputation that certifies various wool-related products, not only clothes, but also household appliances. For example, the Candy RapidO dryer has such a certificate, which means it can be used to dry blankets.

Follow the recommendations of experts

There's no need to worry about your favorite woolen items when it's time to wash and dry them. To ensure the process goes smoothly, follow these expert recommendations.

• Do not overload the drum under any circumstances; dry the blanket separately from other clothes.
• Do not fold or compact the blanket before drying; on the contrary, straighten it out and try to lay it loosely in the drum.
• If your blanket is large, it will most likely remain wet after one drying cycle. In this case, it is permissible to remove it from the hopper, straighten it and dry it once or twice more until it is dry enough.
• Do not leave blankets and other items lying in the drying chamber after the end of the operating cycle, so that they do not acquire an unpleasant musty smell.

As you can see, there is nothing wrong with drying a blanket if you follow simple recommendations.

How to give things a pleasant aroma?

Unfortunately, even if you follow all the drying tips, the product may begin to smell unpleasant after being put in the dryer. This happens quite often, however, it is very easy to cope with this phenomenon. It is enough just to add several aromatic balls, for example, from the PVHOME brand, into the drum before starting the working cycle.

These balls were created specifically to make it easier for users to dry items made from natural sheep wool.This is a kind of replacement for fabric softener, since the balls reduce drying time, make clothes softer, reduce the number of wrinkles, plus, they can be used to dry baby’s clothes. In addition, they are very easy to use - you just need to put 6 balls in the drum at once and start drying.

The service life of the balls is approximately 1000 operating cycles or 4 years of active use.

The balls can also be used as a fragrance, for which you need to add a few drops of essential oil to them, and then leave them like that for about a day. When the balls are saturated with essential oils, they can be used to dry a blanket, which, while the dryer is running, will not only get rid of moisture, but will also acquire the pleasant aroma of your favorite oil.

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