Comment laver une couverture électrique

1. Préparez la couverture

   Secouez la couverture pour éliminer le plus de débris possible. Avant de mettre la couverture chauffante dans la machine à laver, retirez tous les cordons et commandes.

   

2. Charger la machine à laver

   Pour les laveuses à haut rendement, chargez la couverture sans la tasser . Pour les laveuses standard à agitateur central, répartissez-la uniformément dans le tambour. Vous devrez peut-être ajouter quelques serviettes ou draps non pelucheux pour équilibrer la charge.

   

3. Sélectionnez une température d’eau et un détergent

   Lavez la couverture à l’eau froide ou tiède avec votre détergent habituel.

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   N’ajoutez pas d’eau de Javel ni d’adoucissant : ils pourraient détériorer les composants intérieurs de la couverture.

   

4. Choisissez le cycle de lavage

   • Utilisez le réglage du cycle court ou doux .
   • Si vous pouvez régler la vitesse d’essorage finale, réduisez-la au réglage le plus bas pour éviter une force excessive sur le câblage intérieur de la couverture.

   

5. Raccourcissez le cycle de lavage, passez au rinçage

   • Laissez la machine s’agiter pendant deux à trois minutes, puis passez au cycle de rinçage.
   • Une fois le cycle de rinçage terminé, retirez immédiatement la couverture.

   

6. Sécher doucement

   • Utilisez un réglage froid ou air uniquement sur votre sèche-linge .
   • It is best to partially dry in the dryer for about 20 minutes, and then remove the blanket while it is still damp and allow it to finish air-drying on a clothesline or drying rack. High heat may shrink the blanket and damage the wires’ insulation.
   • Be sure your dryer is large enough to allow the blanket to tumble freely. If it is not large enough, use a laundromat dryer set on cool or air-dry only.

   

How Often to Wash an Electric Blanket

Wash a machine-washable electric blanket every couple of weeks or once a month during the cold season. Treat it gently, however, by alternating between air-drying and machine-drying as an extra measure to keep the interior connections of the blanket in good shape.

Additional Tips for Washing an Electric Blanket

• Spot treat stains on an electric blanket as soon as possible. Unplug the blanket, blot with a towel, rub some mild detergent on the stain, and then remove the detergent with a moist towel until rinsed.
• Hand-wash the blanket in the bathtub if your washer isn’t large enough to hold it. Use cool water, a small amount of detergent, and gentle squeezing. Don’t wring the blanket or pad.
• Do not dry clean electric blankets or heated mattress pads. The chemicals used in the process can damage the wire insulation.
• Do not place electric bedding in a commercial dryer that uses very high temperatures, which can damage the wiring.
• Replace electric blankets that are more than 10 years old. As an electric blanket ages, it becomes more prone to electrical shorts and other problems.
• Do not iron an electric blanket because the iron’s heat can damage the wire’s insulation. If it is wrinkled, hang the blanket from a shower rod, hand smooth, and let gravity pull out the wrinkles.

How to Store an Electric Blanket

During warm weather, electric blankets and heated mattress pads are usually stored away. Follow this checklist to ensure your blanket is stored properly and ready for that first cold snap.

1. After unplugging the controls from the blanket and wall, check for any exposed wiring, scorched areas, rips, or tears. Determine if repairs can be made or if the blanket should be replaced.
2. Before storing, wash and dry the blanket carefully. Be sure it’s completely dry before storing. Check the controls and cords for any cracks or darkened areas. If you find these, the blanket should be replaced.
3. Once the blanket is clean and completely dry, roll the blanket or pad gently. Don’t create sharp, hard folds because they could damage the inner wires. Store in a dry, climate-controlled, and insect- and rodent-free space.
4. The controls and cords should be stored unplugged from the blanket or pad. Loosely coil the cords, being sure not to crimp or pinch them. Place the cords and bedding together in a soft cloth bag or plastic container to prevent dust from settling.