Hudson Bay Blanket How to Clean and Store It?

The Hudson Bay blankets, also known as the Hudson Bay Point Blankets, are highly collectible and 100 percent unadulterated wool blankets. These blankets were originally made by the Hudson Bay Company, North America, during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The word point in the name refers to the unique system of categorizing the blankets that was used at the time. The blankets with higher points signified a greater size and warmth of these blankets. The Hudson Bay blankets historically varied a lot in color as well as patterns. They are still manufactured in England in a wide range of colors and are sized to the modern bedding standards.

If you already have a Hudson Bay blanket then you must take proper care of it. Cleaning the blankets regularly and keeping them well maintained can elongate their life and keep them good for years to come. Here are some ways how you can maintain the Hudson Bay blankets:

You can take it to some quality dry cleaners in the town. Given the fact that most houses have both wife and husband working, this is the most common contemporary method for cleaning these blankets. This is popular due to the greater convenience than the washing and drying. It also helps in removing any moth eggs or moth carcasses that might be in the blankets.

You can also wash them at home with a subtle liquid soap like Woolite in tepid water. You can either wash it in a tub or washing machine, keeping a gentle cycle. After you are done with the washing, remember not to wring your blanket to remove the residual water. This can cause the fiber to stretch or tear. Just press the blanket gently and blot out the water using a towel.

When it is dry, you can gently brush the blankets and store it in a fabric cover that breathes.

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