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Blankets

fourpaws56 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:10:23 GMT

Is it necessary to wash new blankets before using them?

Re: Blankets

SandySparkles — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:17:15 GMT

ABSOLUTELY! I wash all bedding before use, because I do NOT trust the companies to remove all of the harmful solvents used during the manufacturing process.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Ronettes — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:17:28 GMT

I always wash things like towels, bedspreads and blankets before using -

Gets any dust or debris out, also chemicals or sizing used in the 'finishing' process.

Most of these things are not manufactured in the USA, I don't feel comfortable unless they are washed first.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:19:13 GMT

Yes. I wash everything before I use it or wear it.

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KathyM23 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:31:10 GMT

I wash everything before I use it or wear it. The exception would be a coat that requires dry cleaning and I no longer have any of them.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:14:41 GMT

I don't and haven't had any ill effects ever.

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rms1954 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:54:11 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't and haven't had any ill effects ever.

I never have either.

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Goldengate8361 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:27:45 GMT

It would never occur to me to wash a new blanket before using it.

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Carolina925 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:35:58 GMT

I wash everything before using, with the exception of coats or things that need dry cleaning, of which I seldom purchase. Whatever chemical they use on fabrics during production smells bad to me. I've got a Berkshire throw in the washer right now, one I received yesterday. I know washing it before using will take away that smell and remove the chemicals, or at least some of them. When I snuggle up in it tonight watching Christmas movies, I'll be sure it's clean.

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CalminHeart — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:21:54 GMT

I wash everything before using/wearing them. All clothes, blankets, etc etc, are made/preserved using chemicals that an irritate the skin, or worse. And who knows how many hands or machines touched them before they were packaged.

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Effie54 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:44:32 GMT

I do. To get any chemicals out of the fabric before it goes on my bed. It usually softens the blanket as well.

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LindaSal — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:16:02 GMT

Yes! I wash all bedding and clothing before using the items. As others have mentioned you never know where the particular product has been along the way and who has handled it . A few years ago I had purchased a quilt from the Q and it literally had little tiny insect things in the folds.......I am still not over that one, it freaked me out for sure.

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JYWilliams — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:22:46 GMT

I also wash everything before using or wearing. To me a lot of items have a chemical smell.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:47:15 GMT

Are blankets washable? I thought they were dry-cleaned.

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cheriere — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:57:41 GMT

@fourpaws56 wrote:
Is it necessary to wash new blankets before using them?

I don't...so far so good. But, I have friends that wash everything before using.

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SaveTheTurtles — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:44:16 GMT

I concur with the others, I wash all bedding before use.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:33:16 GMT

I always wash items before using.

Re: Blankets

fourpaws56 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:20:09 GMT

Thanks everyone ❤️

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:52:11 GMT

I wash all cloth items before wearing or using. I dont want any bugs from a foreign country in my house.