Wash the whole blanket as usual after spot-cleaning oil stains. Applying dish soap beforehand will help the stained fibers to loosen up, so that the washer has an easier job cleaning the blanket.
If the stain is still there the next day, apply a small amount of dish soap and rub the stain with a cloth damp with cold water. A little friction goes a long way in removing pesky stains! If you don’t have baby powder, you can also use cornstarch.
You can wash your fleece blanket with other fleece blankets, but only wash with similar colors to avoid color bleeding! Because sherpa blankets are so delicate, try to limit yourself to washing them no more than once a month. The more they are washed, the quicker they will wear out.
In place of fabric softener, try a 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of vinegar.
For best results, hand-wash your sherpa blanket. It’s more work, but your delicate blanket will thank you with many years of softness! (The same goes for washing sherpa jackets. )
If you are in a bind, you can tumble-dry the blanket on low heat.
To make the buildup easier to snag, dampen your blanket with cold water prior to brushing.
Pro-tip: after you’re done shaving your blanket, apply double-sided tape to your hand and gather all the pills that have fallen to the floor to ensure the blanket doesn’t just sweep them up again.
