Cleaning And Caring For Your Blankets

We get it! You want your blanket to stay awesome all the time, but then life (and little fingers) get in the way. Well, your blanket is up to the task. First off, your blankets is made from the very finest wool and fibers. Our factory in South Africa has been doing this for 67 years, they know how to make an exceptional blanket that repels dirt and liquid. For normal use, we recommend only washing once a year. When it's wash time here are a few tips to get you on your way.

Machine Washing

We recommend Hand Wash or dry clean for all wool based blankets, if you have the time. However, who has the time these days so if you are going to machine wash your wool blanket follow the tips below. For spills spot clean it with a warm, wet cloth.

  • Cold Wash

    For all wool based blankets use a cold wash and rinse. Wash separately or with similar colors

  • Detergent

    Use a very mild wool specific detergent. Do not use bleach, We recommend using Laundress

  • Hang Dry

    Line, Hang dry or lay flat. We do not recommend tumble dry as the heat will shrink and damage your blanket.

  • No Ironing

    Do not iron! It will burn the fibers of your blanket. Especially the Basotho Blanket.

Hand Wash The African Way

Salt is a great stain remover and natural softener (unlike washing powder and detergents) for blankets and keeps the colors bright. It is also environmentally friendly! It is perfect for caring for yourBasotho blanket.

  • Cold Water

    Fill a bath tub with cold water to the quarter mark

  • Salt

    Pour a cup of course salt into the water.

  • Submerge

    Submerge your blanket into the water and allow it to soak for at least 30 minutes

  • Wash & Rinse

    Wash it with your hands then drain out all the water. Pour enough cold water to almost cover the blanket to rinse. Gently squeeze out water and hang to dry.

With the right care it will be in your family for generations.