Blankets are an essential layering piece in many spaces but they often go unwashed, leading to a build-up of invisible bacteria. Although we may often forget them when doing laundry, washing your ...

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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 ...

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, ...

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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 ...

About 40 percent of American adults suffer from insomnia, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed Care—and some of those try to prevent sleepless nights with a weighted blanket. A ...