"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But just like any piece of your bedding set, you have to wash it! After all, not only are these blankets ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Weighted blankets have grown in popularity in the last few years, with some claiming benefits like ...

About 40 percent of American adults suffer from insomnia, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed Care—and some of those try to prevent sleepless nights with a weighted blanket. A ...

Key Takeaways Blankets should be washed more frequently in the winter due to increased use and sickness. Always check the ...

As with all of your other bedding, you’ll need to learn how to wash a weighted blanket for hygienic reasons. However, the same factors that make you love your weighted blanket are also the reasons ...

Unplug and detach the cord, then wash gently by hand or on a delicate cycle with mild detergent. Partially tumble-dry on low or air-dry, then finish drying fully on a rack before using. Never wring, ...

Ideal for combatting stress and anxiety—or for anyone who wants to elevate their lounge or sleep set-up—weighted blankets have become an increasingly popular option for improving comfort. One downside ...

As you’ve probably already guessed from the headline, the answer is yes. Most modern electric blankets and heated throws are ...

Nervous about washing your electric blanket? Learn the safe steps, settings and drying tips that keep it clean, cosy and ...

Keeping your electric blanket clean and well cared for helps it last longer and heat more evenly. (Getty Images) With temperatures having plummeted and snow and ice blasts forecast to hit parts of the ...

Throw blankets—along with mattresses and duvet covers—are the types of household items whose cleanliness tends to be taken for granted. Because we may only use them an hour or two each day, it’s easy ...