Gravity washing instructions

Caring for your Gravity blanket cover isn't difficult. The fabric we use is soft Minky microfiber, it's durable and long-lasting, but with a few extra steps and a little love, you can always keep it soft, comfortable and stain-free.

Here are the best care tips, so you know exactly how to wash your Gravity cover.

How to wash the Gravity cover

1. Separate it from the rest of your clothes

Avoid possible damage to the fabric by separating the cover from other clothes, including towels.

2. Use cold water

Wash your Gravity cover in the washing machine in cold water. High water temperatures can melt the fabric fibers together and make the cover lose its soft feel.

3. Regular detergent

We recommend using regular liquid or powder detergent when washing. Pods are not recommended.

4. Don't use fabric softener

Minky fibers are very fine and water has a hard time pulling the fabric softener out of the cover fibers. It will get trapped between the fibers and become stiff when it dries.

5. Natural drying

Hang the cover to dry naturally. If you want, you can then put it in the dryer on the "Air" setting just to "de-scent" it. Again, there should be no heat, or the material will melt.

6. No iron, no dry cleaning .

Do not iron the Gravity cover or dry clean it.

How to wash the gravity blanket that is inside?

As for the gravity blanket, you can wash it less often than its cover, i.e. once a year, once its period of use is over, e.g. Gravity is used only for the winter and Gravity Ice for the summer months.

Below are instructions for washing the gravity blanket in the washing machine or by hand.

1. Remove the cover from the gravity blanket

There are internal ties that must be untied before removing the cover. Unless there has been a spill or urine accident, only the cover should be washed regularly. The cover should be washed separately from the gravity blanket.

2. Wash the gravity blanket

Washing in the washing machine

  1. Check the capacity of your washing machine to make sure it can handle the weight and size of the blanket. The blanket should be washed on its own.
  2. Follow the recommended water temperature, wash cycle, and detergent recommendations for the fabric type (cotton). Set the washing machine accordingly and wash the blanket.

Hand wash

  1. If you are hand washing your blanket, clean your tub thoroughly to make sure there are no products or dirt that could stain the fabric. Fill the tub with cold or lukewarm water and add the recommended detergent. Stir the detergent into the water to make sure it is well mixed.
  2. Submerge the blanket in the water and detergent solution. Make sure the entire blanket is submerged. Gently squeeze the water out of the fabric. Let the blanket soak for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Lift the blanket out of the soapy water and empty the tub. Refill the tub with cool, fresh water. Gently squeeze the water out of the blanket.
  4. Empty the tub and refill it. Repeat the washing process until there is no more suds. Dry the tub and gently squeeze out the excess water. Do not wring.

3. Dry the gravity blanket in a dryer

The only type of gravity blanket that can be safely dried on the low heat cycle in a tumble dryer is one that has glass beads inside, as they do not melt. All Prosleep gravity blankets are filled with glass beads, so there is no need to worry.

If you want to dry naturally, then spread the blanket on a layer of plastic sheeting or a plastic tarp to protect the floor. Evenly distribute the inner filling if it has shifted. You can help absorb excess moisture by pressing fresh, dry towels onto the surface.

Let the blanket dry flat. Turn it over every four or five hours to speed up the drying process. It will take 24 to 48 hours to dry completely.