How To Clean Wool Blankets - 7 Quick Tips For Stain Removal

One of the more common questions that people have concerning wool blankets is, how do I clean them? This type of blanket requires a little more special attention than your regular cotton blanket on your bed. Here are some tips on how to clean and care for your wool blanket.

1. Unless you have had a major spill, a wool blanket should only be cleaned once or twice a year with normal usage.

2. If you need to remove dirt or other debris from your wool blanket you can usually do this pretty easily with a brush. just brush the blanket lengthwise and you will be fine.

3. If you do have a spill or get a stain on your blanket, clean it immediately if at all possible. You really want to try and avoid letting the stain settle into the fabric.

4. When first cleaning any stain you should take a white cloth or towel and blot out as much of the stained area as you can. Whatever you do, be sure to avoid rubbing the stain. You will only make it worse.

5. If the stain will not come out by following these tips you should take it to the dry cleaners.

6. You can use a stain removing solution as long as it is approved for use on wool. Some are, some are not, so you need to be sure before using it. It's usually a good idea to test any stain remover on an inconspicuous area first.

7. To dry your wool blanket, hang it outside away from the sunlight. Direct sunlight can fade the blanket. Never put a wool blanket in the clothes dryer.

If you are needing to remove stains from your wool blanket try these tips and you should have your blanket looking as good as new again.