How To Keep Blankets Soft

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.

Always read the label

Read the care tag on your blankets before washing.

Different fabrics require different laundry care. So first, read the label to learn if your blanket is machine or hand wash.

Machine wash safe?

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.

Machine washing your blankets

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.

The secret to comfier, cozier blankets

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

The secret to softer, comfier, cozier blankets is Downy Fabric Conditioner. It not only softens your fabrics, but also helps protect them from getting damaged in the wash.

Drying your favorite blankets

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 will also provide extra protection from fading. If the machine isn’t an option, hang your blankets to dry.

Make your blankets smell more inviting than ever