How to Wash a Heated Blanket Without Damaging the Wiring
Can you wash a heated blanket? Usually, yes, on the maker's cold, gentle, short cycle.
- Five wash steps, with times
- Dryer times by source
- The CPSC recall check first
Blog · How-tos and explainers
How-tos and explainers for heated gear, from the wash to the battery
Care steps from the makers' manuals, safety advice from CPSC and UL, and plain answers on batteries.
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Washing and care
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Four things every care guide here checks
The label first
ORORO: no dryer. Milwaukee's AXIS: dryer safe.
Power off and out
Cord off (Sunbeam) or battery out (ORORO) before any water.
Cold and gentle
Sunbeam and ORORO both say cold water, gentle wash.
Dry before power
Sunbeam: fully dry before you plug it back in.