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Cleaning Electric Blanket? How To???

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I have a small electric blanket which came off my son's bed. Needs a freshen up, but it says on lable - Do Not Launder - Do Not Dry Clean....

It is a fur fabric/fleecy type blanket.

Seems a waste to chuck it and buy a new one, as it works fine - has anyone any ideas for freshening it up??
Bless Martin's Little Cotton Socks. I thank him for giving us MSE. Look what its grown into!

MFW = ASAP #124

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  • Nile
    Nile Posts: 14,845 Forumite
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    You could run the vacuum cleaner over it and air it outside. Make sure you pick a dry day so that it doesn't get wet.
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  • comping_cat
    comping_cat Posts: 24,006 Forumite
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    Maybe a quick wipe down with some baby wipes, and then hang on the washing line to freshen up.
    Catherine x
  • overdrawn
    overdrawn Posts: 103 Forumite
    have you tried febreeze?
    well that was ruined by lending ex oh £2450 to move out!!!!!! now estimate 21st march 2006hoping to be debt free by end of feb 2006 - fingers crossed !!
  • sprinkle some bicarb on it before you vacuum it? That might help absorb stale odours?
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