How do I safely clean my Goldair Fleecy Topper Electric Blanket?

[Elliott]

Maintaining your Goldair Fleecy Topper Electric Blanket's cleanliness is crucial for its longevity and safe operation. Here's a comprehensive guide to cleaning it, based on the manufacturer's instructions:

Spot Cleaning:

1. First, unplug the blanket and detach the controls.
2. Use a sponge dampened with a mild soap and lukewarm water solution (below 30°C).
3. Gently blot the affected area with the soapy solution.
4. Rinse by blotting with a clean water-dampened sponge.
5. Absorb excess moisture using a neutral-colored towel.

Hand Washing:

1. If your blanket has fixed controllers, ensure they don't get wet.
2. Presoak the blanket for 15 minutes in a mild soap and lukewarm water solution (under 30°C).
3. Gently squeeze the soapy water through the fabric for a few minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly with fresh, lukewarm water.

Air Drying:

1. Gently stretch the blanket back to its original size.
2. Air dry it over a clothesline or shower rod.
3. Avoid using clothes pegs or clips, which can damage the blanket.
4. If the blanket has fixed controllers, position the cord to prevent water from entering the controller.
5. Ensure the blanket is completely dry before use.

Machine Washing (Detachable Controllers Only):

1. Unplug and remove the controls.
2. Presoak in a mild soap and lukewarm water solution (under 30°C) for 15 minutes.
3. Wash on a delicate or gentle cycle using mild soap and lukewarm water for about 2 minutes.
4. Rinse with fresh, lukewarm water.

Machine Drying (Detachable Controllers Only):

1. Tumble dry on a low setting until the blanket is just damp (around 30 minutes).
2. Remove the blanket while still damp and reshape it.
3. Finish drying by air-drying over a clothesline or shower rod. Do not use pegs or clips.

Always ensure your Goldair Fleecy Topper Electric Blanket is completely dry before reconnecting the controls and using it. Following these steps helps maintain its performance and safety.