How to Wash an Electric Blanket Safely | Clean With Confidence

[@MsZyona]

My electric blanket still works very well but it's old and needs cleaning. I was very scared to wash it but now your video gives me the confidence to do it. Thanks!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@arleenanderson2729]

Can you lay it across the bed to dry??

[@Slowkid101]

Thank at first I was scared to do it but after watching it I did it thank you.

[@magojapa1771]

Yo mejor la tiré, tuve miedo de provocar un corto al lavarla y recibir una descarga al usarla después de lavarla!! No vuelvo a tener una eléctrica!!

[@explorewithefrain7305]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I was nervous about washing my electric blanket. It was given to me as a gift by my best friend. Your video showed me the way!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

happy to help!

[@jodihammond4613]

Dude, you did a wonderful job at answering every stupid question that ran through my mind! Fantastic communicator 👍

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you found the video valuable🙂

[@victoriacastro7599]

Seriously!! Lmao..I thought the same thing too!

[@SeymourKitty]

Also I have a few of these. One I always keep in a duvet cover. Going on 5 years never washed. Its a big ole kingsize. Costs me 150. Didn't wanna take any chances. So far so good. No funk. I wash duvet weekly and toss 1 new and a few used dryer sheets in it.

[@dodgedabullet670]

Great idea! Yep! Avoid having to wash it in the first place!

[@thebougieminimalist]

Best idea I’ve seen! Thank you!!!!

[@just4me397]

Vinegar is great too, put in spray bottle, mist both sides and let air dry. The vinegar acts as a disinfectant. And no the smell dissipates. If like, can spray with Febreze after!

[@smolfryz]

Thank you so much! My senior cat got sick last night and threw up all over my blanket. Poor dude, he's okay now. But you saved my blanket. 🙌💕 You have a new sub.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Well to the channel!! Glad you found the video helpful🙂

[@illkid86]

U should of made me a sandwich now get to it toots

[@redmessenger07]

Thank you so much! I get so nervous when it comes to washing these types of things. For extra security I’m using rubber bands and plastic wrap to make sure NO water gets near the cord plug in. from experience, you sometimes don’t know something is loose or cracked till you do something like this.

[@KingTheCapricorn]

Water is fine in there, you wont damage it unless its plugged in. The only electronics are in the remote anyway.

[@psychoblondi]

The engineer in me squeed when you talked about the pre-wash inspection :) Excellent video with safety in mind!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

[@haileyc5109]

You sir, have yourself a new subscriber. My son just smeared food all over my electric blanket and now I can wash it, thanks so much

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Welcome to the channel Hailey glad to you! Happy to help :)

[@calynjones6919]

My cat just pooped on my Sherpa heated blanket (thank god not the fuzzy Sherpa side)

[@VirtualOvertime]

@@calynjones6919 poor blanket lol

[@gemi9i1]

How Does the Portion still work after being in the wash? Nervous about washing it in the machine.

[@momsguidetolife1491]

Most helpful I've found!! Simple and straight forward. Step by step. Thank you!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@catbee1452]

Low-water, high efficiency washers won't allow you to 'soak' since they just minimal water. Any suggestions?

[@plank1867]

Bathtub

[@catbee1452]

@@plank1867 Thanks, I actually found a way to wash it on gentle, but after it wet the blanket and it agitated a few time, I stopped the cycle and let it set for about 15 minutes before proceeding. Worked fine.

[@pinkpandas4ever130]

@@catbee1452omg!! My stupid washer won’t soak either! If I stop it after it fills, it will automatically drain after 5 minutes or so and nothing can be done to stop it. I’m going to try your suggestion of letting it fill and begin to agitate then stopping it for the soak. Thank you so much for this tip!!

[@mofacekillah21]

so we unplug it from the wall & unplug the power cord. but the power cord attachment stays in the blanket right? i know this is a stupid question especially because you cant take it out but i just need a yes to boost my confidence in washing it. thank you 🙏🏽

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You would detach the cord from the wall and the blanket

[@violasmith8936]

But what about the cord that’s inside the blanket…that’s what he’s asking…do that one stay in there

[@mofacekillah21]

@@violasmith8936yes it stays inside. just unplug the outside cord from the blanket and machine wash cold on gentle. hang dry and make sure it is completely dry before using again.

[@heidipedersen6504]

​@mofacekillah21 It makes no sense that you can wash an electric part. According to my logic you should get the plug in the blanket out also and alle the wires inside. Technology now at days are amazing.

[@mofacekillah21]

@@heidipedersen6504i know right. but it’s been over a year with my blanket and i wash it regularly. i just wash it on gentle and hang dry with w fan. then i plug it back in & enjoy 🎉

[@mariahbinion2919]

Am i allowed to put the white part with the three spikes in the wash? It’s connected to the actual blanket

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Correct, it is no detachable. Yes ma'am you can put that in the wash.

[@Sapphirejewals]

That's what I have been hesitant about as well. Good to to know.

[@aidenflame1576]

@@CleanWithConfidence is yhe plug port allowed in the water or should i keep it out? If i need to keep it out HOW do i keep the port out of the water???? So confused

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@aidenflame1576 Yes that part goes in the water. You disconnect the power supply and cord that goes into the wall. That is the part you don't wash.

[@jennywu73]

I’ve been wanting to know as well.

[@paigeennis5309]

This gives me so much confidence my toddler had a accident on my electric blanket today, gotta love the potty training times 😅 🙃

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you found the video helpful🙂

[@valentinahalwa2470]

Ahhh same

[@BunchesEve]

I wish this video was more clear on if YES OR NO white plug port is allowed in water or not? Is there a special way to detach this piece? Of course we are unplugging the main side plug but the leftover port w the prongs inside....THAT is what we need to know safe for washer use???

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes the port with stay in the blanket. It is the cord that needs to be detached.

[@JohnCashin]

Thanks. To be honest, whilst electric blankets are a fantastic invention for cold weather when it comes to cleaning them, this has probably been the biggest manufacturing oversight in them and if someone could come up with something as a standard for all of them that would make washing them it a piece of cake, they would make a fortune because as you said yourself, water and electricity don't mix so one would have thought that the makers would have come up with a much better way of allowing users to wash them safely without having to employ too much thought behind it. I mean, yes, with a bit of common sense, it will be fine but really, something like this ought to be made idiot-proof due to the health and safety element of them, we are talking about an electrical product here all said and done. They shouldn't presume that everyone in the population is smart enough to work these things out and it's not even just about being smart, even someone intelligent could make the understandable mistake of thinking that this has already been factored in by the makers and they might just go ahead and wash it without thinking they need to take any precautions. Best wishes.

[@SeymourKitty]

The blanket washes better if you add the soap to the empty maching and let it fill before adding the blanket

[@michellea8123]

Thanks for the tip :)

[@gary8306]

@@michellea8123 not for a front loader😊

[@cg-4144]

Has anyone dried them in their dryer? If so did they do ok? Ty

[@estherpopoola7937]

Thank you so much. I love your enthusiasm on this video.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

happy to help!

[@1Himiko7Toga]

Thanks for the video tho in still curious if this cleaning process might kill the heating system but I'll let it dry off for a bit

[@CleanWithConfidence]

No it won't kill it

[@kellih.8327]

So, that adapter base thing, that's attached to the blanket, it's ok to put it in the water after you remove the plug?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You have to detach cord/adapter from the blanket. Only the prong sticking out of the blanket should be left in.

[@courtneyshropshire612]

I'm so confused if you want to wash your blanket and you disconnected the power cords how do you wash it with the part you're supposed to connect the power cords to without it getting damaged?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

It doesn’t get damaged you just make sure everything is completely dry before you plug it back up👍

[@courtneyshropshire612]

@@CleanWithConfidence so I can wash the blankets after I unconnect the power supply and that part is okay to go into water and it won't get damaged?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@courtneyshropshire612 correct👍

[@chrstinelooney6691]

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[@brittanydorey8894]

So if you don't have a presoak setting can you just start up your washer let the water run just leave the lid open and let it soak so it doesn't go right on spin? Is that possible? Then wash and rinse for 2 mins each or? I'm confused. I really don't want to ruin my blanket as it's a life saver after being hit by a truck..

[@mikeycknowsrnb2]

One question. Do you turn the machine off and just let the blanket sit in the water for pre soak? On my machine, on the pre soak setting the piece in the middle is actually moving. I didn't want to damage the blanket so I turned it off and let it sit for 15 min and switched to a delicate cycle after.

[@janetmalcolm6191]

Never seen a washer with a very short few minutes cycle. More machines should have that.

[@jr47sr53]

Cheryl: water will not hurt the plug if you dry it before use.

[@kyrafreeman2410]

THANK YOU

[@KatieGayl3]

THANK YOU

[@pinkpandas4ever130]

I would dry it on the no heat/fluff cycle.

[@graciegrass2789]

For the part the wire plugs into and is attached to the blanket, is that safe to go into water?

[@deoxxys]

Yeah that's what I was wondering I was afraid of it getting damaged

[@ericalopez8857]

So do we cover it somehow? Maybe a Ziploc and hair tie?

[@loveu8910]

You can remove the attachment/cord

[@cherylthompson8671]

How do I keep water from getting into the plug? Even on a delicate cycle, I’m afraid the electrical part will be damaged…

[@HeatherJC83]

It'll be fine when it's dry

[@bjl4433]

If only more "educators" or "influencers" could communicate this well for us. What a concept! Thanks so much!! I'm subscribing and checking out your other tips.

[@kayjay8790]

Can you please do a video on how to clean/disinfect a mattress? I was thinking a baking soda scrub then vacuuming it up but I’m unsure lol

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes ma'am I actually do have a mattress cleaning video on the channel. It should be under the "Bedrooms" playlist.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Hopefully you wont be to traumatized. The mattress video.... that was back when I used to do skits before every video haha!!

[@DoctorsSong]

I've heard that the baking soda can damage your vacuum cleaner

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@DoctorsSong No sir not at all. Just like sucking up any other debris.

[@rohiniramanchakrabarti5282]

Thank you, my kind sir. Now I’ve washed the blanket. How do I wash the washing machine after the blanket is done?

[@Alwaysadventuringg]

We have a queen size one with 2 power cords and the one won’t come out. Is there a way to wash it without taking the cord out?

[@pinata985]

Do I let it wash for 2 minutes or let the delicate cycle do its course I am sorry if I am not paying attention

[@pinata985]

I washed it on the delicate cycle and I timed 2 minutes and I left it to dry for 3 days by hanging it up, I was scared to use the dryer

[@CreatureInspires]

Don't put it in the dryer always air dry​@pinata985

[@khadijaraffat3161]

So there is the cord and the socket in which you plug the cord. Are you supposed to remove the socket

[@loveu8910]

Yeah you remove the attachment

[@ranamahmoud8077]

I washed my sleep night electrical blanket. The power socket (female part) shrunk a bit and now I can not connect the power cord back in ! Any help or advise with that

[@awsomedolphins3497]

Do I put detergent in the wash machine to or just in the presoak?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Both

[@nayo2413]

Just found this! Thank you. So do you mean set the washing machine to only wash for 2 mins? Or did I get that wrong?

[@aler5164]

That’s what he said.

[@wessongroup]

How does one unplug the cord from the blanket ... Have Queen, Medial King with two controlls ... The blanket and controller work fine. However, I don't see any release features on the connector (male) to the (female) built-in to the blanket Thanks in advance for any help ... 81 and keeping toasty with this blanet ;)

[@katieg6632]

How do you pre soak with a front loading washer though? V

[@youngsimmie2010]

It looks like you fully submerged the blanket in the washer did you somehow cover the power port?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@youngsimmie2010 you don’t have to cover it. You just have to unplug detach the cord from the blanket.

[@reo3348]

I have a heated throw blanket made by Berkshire. The plug part installed in the blanket will not detach- nor the ‘controller’ which is a button sewed into the blanket. Instructions said machine wash is fine but do not submerge controller into water… but its literaly sewed and irremovable from the blanket. Help!

[@LunarCteel]

If hand washing a blanket, electric or otherwise, what's a good way to wring it out if by ones self? Its always so tough to do that it makes hand washing such things intimidating

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You just wring it out by hand to get the excess water out then hang it to dry.

[@riverraisin1]

@@CleanWithConfidence Wringing it out could damage the internal wiring, I would think.

[@PricelessThatsMe]

Just get it on the shower rod and let it just drip in there

[@just4me397]

Have a lager cotton blanket? These work as a towel.. After squeezing excess (do not wring/twist, risk of breakage) lay on top of cotton one n Roll it, place over foldable chairs (no wooden ones, they’ll damage) Can place out on sunny day (highest before noon, not when temps are below 50 degrees, ice will trap moisture) .. or place above shower rod (24-48hrs for complete dry)

[@undercover_secret_agent1726]

10/10 for enthusiasm

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you enjoyed the video!🙂

[@DoctorsSong]

How do you do a presoak in a front loader! When I want to soak clothes it just adds time to the wash

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You would have to pre-soak in a bathtub or a laundry sink in that case.

[@leonelperez3249]

How are you supposed to not get the connector wet if it’s fully submerged???

[@sharidenis3890]

What if you don't have your own washer and use the laundromat washer with the preset settings? They don't have 2 min options

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Find a friend who has a washing machine and dryer.

[@ruolov1]

Can we detach the wire that's inside the blanket? Remove the entire cord from the blanket? That's what I meant.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

no it's built in. It's not necessary

[@Gamedaughter1]

Would it be the same process for a heated mattress pad? Thanks

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Not sure, I don't have alot of experience with the pad. But when it doubt just check the prodcut care label and it should tell you exactly how to wash it. :)

[@Gamedaughter1]

@@CleanWithConfidence Gotcha thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@michellechapman5787]

What if it raining and u got no where inside hang it can i put in dryer on air fluff?

[@moniquet6127]

"I'm going to show you how to clean your electric blanket, (hold for the arm roll), with confidence." I absolutely love that part. This was actually very helpful. I have an electric blanket, but I have not washed it just yet because I was afraid that I might damage it. After watching the video, I feel like I can wash my heated blanket with confidence now.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks for the enthusiasm Monique!! :) Happy to help

[@shamileward838]

Soo can I put it In The dryer on low heat??? That’s that the tag says?

[@TG-by9kd]

So I can put it on the wash even though the wires are still in it? They’re not poking out or anything.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes! The only thing you have to remove is the power cord itself.

[@hannahdivic28]

My electric blanket says it’s okay to tumble dry low, is that safe?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Of course. If it says that on the care tag then they have created it in a way to endure that process.

[@phillondagraham7238]

So if you’re not supposed to submerge the cord in the pre-wash or the Washington versus, how are you washing it you have to put it in there

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You detach the power cord first👍

[@phillondagraham7238]

@@CleanWithConfidence yes I get that but the other part the does arrach to the power cord will still be on the blanket and exposed ya know.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@phillondagraham7238 yes that wont hurt it. You just have to make sure it is completely dry before you plug everything back up👍

[@celticjen14]

Any suggestions on if I need to wash it brand new out if the package?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Same suggestions from the video.

[@VintageRayne]

Would it be ok to machine dry it on the air dry cycle, low tumble? It just blows out cool air & tumbles. No heat.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I’ll leave that decision to you👍

[@isaackhan6529]

Thanks for the video champ! 😁

[@bubblebaby8975]

One side of my electric blanket has broken wire so the side with with broken bit doesn’t work but the other side it fine and it works so can I wash it?

[@kyttehwytchwood6072]

No you cannot wash it with broken wires. You'll need to buy a new blanket.

[@loveu8910]

If its has broken wires do not use. It can be a fire hazard

[@JoifulVibes]

Side note: always fill the tub in top loading FIRST, with soap. Then add the clothes/blanket 🤦‍♀️ PLEASE

[@meadoremums]

24 hrs? I live in Texas and if I put that outside to dry, it'll be dry by lunchtime 😂

[@genabutler9924]

Since I live in an apartment and don't have a washer and dryer can I just take this to the laundromat and wash it?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes ma’am

[@treeoflife402]

So it’s safe to submerge the the part that is connected to the blanket itself?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes you just have to unplug the cord from the blanket.

[@deathboy1707.]

Wait so if im not hand washing its fine if the cord gets submerged

[@CleanWithConfidence]

As I mentioned you have to detach the cord form the blanket.

[@heistruth2865]

"We aren't washing the electric cord." Lol funny but I am sure needed!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Lol🙂

[@BlueBabyAkaAj]

So thankful for this video

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help🙂

[@laylaylicious]

Can I wash multiple electric throw blankets at once in the washer?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

It would just depend on the size of the washer you are using👍🙂

[@lilybond6485]

I’ve washed and dried electric blankets in the dryer for decades. I guess I lucked out.

[@pecalfarticle4700]

I always did too. The instructions for mine says tumble dry low or use air dry setting. I woulda figured that'd be ok anyways since obviously the wiring can tolerate some degree of heat seeing as it's a HEATED blanket

[@fizzyw72]

Mine has wires in it will it still be okay

[@leighannwoody545]

Another great video! Thanks for the tips and instructions! :)

[@beatricemcnaught8919]

How would you put it in washer if you cant get electric connector

[@YYYY97342]

Thank you!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

you are welcome!

[@davidr.flores2043]

Thanks bro!!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome!

[@noahriding5780]

Is trying to machine wash these EBs, why they break?

[@loveu8910]

Idk about others. But mine care label says to not spin. I just drain it and hang to dry. I think to much spin can ruin the internal heating elements.

[@noahriding5780]

@@loveu8910 Hm... I think you might be onto something. A lot of human nature is people like to take shortcuts. And sometimes people don't care to wait. They know they take risks and still do knowing it can have consequences. I can only hypothesize that this might be why some people can get them to last a long time, but some others only get a month or 2 out of them.

[@jennywu73]

I have an electric blanket that has coils inside. Do i removed the coils to wash it?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Nope, all you need to do is unplug the power cord from the blanket. If you are second guessing though, just check the product care label on the blanket itself.

[@jennywu73]

Clean With Confidence I don’t have a pre-soak in my washer machine. Do i set it to delicate on cold water.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@jennywu73 You can always presoak it in a bathtub.

[@xoxluckycharmsx]

Do you remove the stuff from the inside?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Nope, it’s not possible

[@Texaswithagun]

Can you add softener to it?

[@just4me397]

No best not to. Instead can use vinegar in spray bottle , mist n let dry. Works as a disinfectant n softener! No smell is left but can use Febreze after.

[@Saba.2a]

You said 2 minutes for washing but you didn’t say about how long is appropriate for rinse and spin. In my washer rinse and spin takes longer than 2 minutes. Wouldn’t that damage the blanket?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

No it will be ok, you just let it go one cycle on spin and rinse.

[@digitalhammer4373]

Um this may sound sound stupid but if anyone sees this can I wash one at an laundry mat I live in an apartment

[@g.pearson4726]

Yes

[@franceshung3633]

Hi, Can you show us how to detach the power cord from the blanket.Thank you

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I actually dont have the blanket anymore. You just squeeze the two ends together though.

[@franceshung3633]

@@CleanWithConfidence like how? I don't quite get it.

[@franceshung3633]

How about the electric wires inside the blanket and the connector which is fixed on the blanket?

[@franceshung3633]

Do we need to remove all of them before washing?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@franceshung3633 it’s impossible to remove the wires inside. All you need to do is detach the cord “if” it’s detachable.

[@JM-dw5fu]

Great Intro!!!✨✨✨

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thank you!

[@Onlythezander]

I mean I can't take that prong attachment thing off! No cord I can take that off, but I can't clean it with that prong thing on it ugh

[@moniqueevans7624]

THIS WAS MY VERY 1st Purchase ever buying a Heated Blanket..I feel the pain NOW! $$$$ Customer Service is no help..I explained to her that the instructions doesn't tell the consumer how to disconnect power from the blanket power connector itself so that it can be washed. I explained to her that you have to have a 3rd hand to try and hold the long side clips and another to try and pull... I asked her if SUNBEAN have a video that would SHOW ME how to disconnect it. She insisted on reading off a piece of paper in her presence. I asked her again..she would not answer the question. NOW I understand, by reading alot of reviews that it Really has to be hand washed. That's What They don't want you to know. A company well known for Electrical Products Should know better than that.

[@moniqueevans7624]

Waist of $$$

[@dtcrum]

Great job!!!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks

[@Kim-kd8or]

can i just put it in with this power attachment ?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@Kim-kd8or no

[@Kim-kd8or]

@@CleanWithConfidence so did you insrew yours from the blanket? 👀

[@naaelahholland6403]

How do you disconnect the attachment ?

[@ADoe-yd2bc]

The kind of blanket I have has 2 small buttons on the side of the cord attachment that you press and it releases the cord for detachment.

[@williegeorges1733]

I love my heated blanket hand wash is the safest way to clean it

[@Grey_301]

This so so helpful, thank you so much!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@VeronicaHernandez-ft1uf]

Mine says do not wash but it looks like yours can I still?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

In my experience if you can detach the power cord, you should be fine as long as you follow the steps in the video.

[@SuperTinamarie2010]

What about a front loader washing machine how u clean it with that

[@dodgedabullet670]

Good points!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you found the video valuable:)

[@029_zuhakhan4]

I don’t have the pre soak option

[@blessedfemme7873]

what if using a commercial washer with no short cycle options?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Sounds like you would have to go the hand washing route in that case.

[@malenyluna5275]

Calculate, I've run the cycle almost to the end and I sat a timer for 2 min next it spinned to drain the water and voila!

[@nancyslusher7032]

great. thx

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome

[@oiseaudenuit]

I always buy another one when it is dirty!

[@just4me397]

$30 a pop every winter, 90days/30 just $3 a day (about cup of coffee) sounds about right 😏

[@lyndseyhonda9245]

How do you clean an electric jacket?

[@vickyfridman5525]

Love it! Excellent video!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks🙂

[@cyrahanne6141]

Wait what if there’s a hole but no visible or lose wires?

[@just4me397]

Lol where, the blanket is porous Not plastic 🤪 So long as the heating element themselves aren’t damaged with wires broken. Never bent n sit anything heavy on it.

[@amandahugginkiss61]

I subbed. I need more confidence in my cleaning.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Welcome to the channel Miss Amanda!!

[@gwenj6661]

Lol thanks 😊

[@CleanWithConfidence]

you are welcome!

[@1949chefjojo]

I wish Sunbeam would make an electric blanket that completely detached the electrical wires from the fabric. Can it be done. It takes an engineer to do it. It can be done.

[@vengeanceleague588]

Thank you this video helped me out a lot

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome!

[@missdottieandmissriss6950]

Unplug it first, DUH!!!

[@potato-life-7684]

I only have tide pods and I don't know if that will work.

[@isabellacassidy4108]

Can I use tide pods?