There are 3 ways to wash an electric blanket.

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Electric blankets can be washed and dried in standard residential washers and dryers.Before you use the electric blanket for the first time, you should wash it in your washing machine.To make sure you only dry the blanket on low, you should only use short, gentle washing cycles.There are some cleaning practices that should be avoided.

Remove the cord from the electric blanket to machine-wash it.Depending on the manufacturer's instructions, you can either soak the blanket in cold or warm water.Add a small amount of detergent to your machine to wash the blanket.After washing the blanket for a few minutes, put it on a rinse cycle and give it a full spin.The blanket needs to be dried for 10 minutes.Keep reading for tips on how to air dry and wash your blanket.Did the summary help you?