Almost all electric blankets can be safely machine-washed or hand-washed at home. Learn the safe and correct way to wash and dry an electric blanket.

Check the care label, remove stains early, and prep the blanket properly before washing. Wash a weighted blanket solo in a large-capacity washer or by hand, then air-dry it flat. Clean regularly based ...

Someone under dark colored electric blanket holding controler in hand with slippered feet showing out the bottom - Alina Storozhenko/Getty Images When you plan to store your electric blanket away for ...

Unplug and detach the cord, then wash gently by hand or on a delicate cycle with mild detergent. Partially tumble-dry on low or air-dry, then finish drying fully on a rack before using. Never wring, ...

How to Wash Heavy Blankets in a Washing Machine: You can easily wash thick and heavy blankets at home in a washing machine.

Weighted blankets are wonderful tools for getting a better night's sleep, but they're not the easiest to care for. The same heft that makes them comforting also poses a problem during washing and ...