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How many times have you heard that water and electricity don't mix? That important warning may be the reason you're nervous about washing your smelly or stained electric blanket. Unless the ...

So, you’ve done all the research to find the best electric blanket out there, and it kept you toasty warm all winter. Now that it’s spring, you’d probably like to clean it. You may think that it’s ...

Put the blanket in the washing machine and use mild detergent, a gentle or delicate cycle, and cold water only. If possible, skip the spin cycle. Move the blanket to the dryer and dry it on low heat ...

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