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Read the care tag on your blankets before washing.

Different fabrics require different laundry care. So first, [read the label](/en-us/fabric-softener-tips/laundry-faqs/laundry-care-symbols) to learn if your blanket is machine or hand wash. 

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Use luke warm water for some blankets that are to be washed by hand.

If “hand wash only,” use a fabric-appropriate detergent; work up some sudsy, lukewarm water; and gently press through the blanket. Rinse out in lukewarm water.

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For machine-washable blankets, check the label for best results.

If your blanket can be machine washed, simply wash in cold water using the gentle cycle. Of course, if the label says otherwise, always listen to the label.

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Measure the correct dose of Downy Fabric Conditioner to prevent damage during wash.

The secret to softer, comfier, cozier blankets is [Downy Fabric Conditioner](/en-us/fabric-softener/liquid-fabric-conditioner/ultra-downy-april-fresh). It not only softens your fabrics, but also helps protect them from getting damaged in the wash.

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Line drying is a great way to dry any blankets that can’t be machine dried.

If you can machine dry, use the lowest heat settings possible. [Downy Fabric Conditioner](/en-us/fabric-softener/liquid-fabric-conditioner/ultra-downy-april-fresh) will also provide extra protection from fading. If the machine isn’t an option, hang your blankets to dry.

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Make your blankets more inviting than ever with Downy fabric softeners

To make your blankets extra inviting, use [Downy Infusions<sup>™</sup>Calm](/en-us/fabric-softener/liquid-fabric-conditioner/infusions-calm-scent) to leave your blankets smelling like it’s naptime, all the time.

Learn how to keep your blanket soft, cozy & fluffy even after multiple washes. Find tips on how to wash & dry blankets after laundry to get really soft blankets

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Blankets are the one thing that you want to be softer than anything else, and nothing ruins a perfect comfy-cozy moment like rough, scratchy fabric. Here’s how to be soft-blanket-ready for a lazy afternoon of football, or a night of movie marathons.