Our advice is you cannot put your soaking wet blanket in your dryer. Drying a duvet like this will waste many resources like electricity, water, and time. It may damage your dryer, make it stop working, or catch fire.
It's best not to place soaking wet clothes directly into the dryer, since pooling water can damage the internal mechanisms of the dryer, and the extra water weight will increase the wear and tear on the machine. However, wringing out the clothes by hand will usually remove enough water to make the clothes dryable.
All items that go into your dryer should have been through a high spin cycle to extract as much water as possible. Very wet blankets should be put in the washer for the spin cycle to remove most of the water. Then they can go in the dryer. Dont put them in the dryer.
Don't wring out the blanket as this will damage the feathers. Place the wet blanket in your dryer and select tumble dry on low heat for a couple of hours. If you add a few clean, dry towels they will absorb excess moisture, and your blanket will dry faster as a result.
Make Sure to Balance the Load
One of the most common, and easiest to fix, is when the washer cannot reach the spin speeds it needs to remove water from the clothes. This is often caused by the load being unbalanced. The issue often occurs when washing bulky items like blankets or towels.
Overloading can lead to an imbalance that reduces the washer's spin speed, leaving clothes too wet after spin cycle completes. If the washer leaves clothes soaked after a large load, remove some items, redistribute others and run another rinse and spin cycle.
Throw two tennis balls in the dryer with your comforter and set it on a low heat tumble. The tennis balls help prevent bunching and twisting by bouncing against the comforter as it dries. Don't worry, this trick won't hurt your dryer.
Blankets: Put two or four dry towels into the dryer with the blanket and set the timer for 20-25 minutes. Do not set the control for more than 25 minutes. Dry only one blanket at a time. Remove the blanket at the end of the cycle and block the blanket back to its original shape.
Dry Gently
Use a cool or air-only setting on your dryer. It is best to partially dry in the dryer for about 20 minutes, and then remove the blanket while it is still damp and allow it to finish air-drying on a clothesline or drying rack. High heat may shrink the blanket and damage the wires' insulation.
Let the blanket sit in the soapy water and then wash it by hand, rinse until the water runs clear and you're done. Once your hand or machine wash is done, make sure to get a bowl and take the wet blanket out. Take the blanket out to drip dry on the line.
Dry the Comforter
The dryer balls will help fluff the interior filling. Dry the comforter on medium-low heat. You can also hang the comforter from a clothesline or drape it over a drying rack. If air-drying, shift and fluff the comforter every few hours to help redistribute the filling fibers.
Dryers inherently work with high heat. The workload beyond its capacity will lead to overheating. And as a result, both the blanket and the dryer will be damaged or burnt. In addition, you should also review whether you set the high heating mode or not.
While it's hard to generalize about how long it will take your laundry to air-dry—fabric type, air temperature, and presence or absence of wind all play a part—expect it to take 2 to 4 hours for most types of fabric on a pleasantly warm day with a light breeze.
Gently squeeze excess water from the pillow, then place it outside in direct sunlight to air dry. If you can't put the pillow outdoors, find a spot indoors with good circulation. Add a fan to help speed up drying. Check that the pillow is completely dry before returning it to the bed.
Do clothes shrink in the washer or the dryer? Clothes may shrink in the washer if they are washed in a hot water cycle with heavy agitation, as well as in a dryer in high-heat settings that may cause overdrying. As a rule of thumb, high temperatures increase the likelihood of clothes shrinking in your laundry routine.
If your dryer is leaking water, it's usually the result of condensation occurring, which is commonly the result of a faulty ventilation exhaust. Thankfully, you can, most of the time, identify the cause and fix it yourself.
Follow the drying instructions on the blanket. If none are given, lay the blanket flat to dry on a rack or tumble dry it on the lowest heat setting. Make sure the blanket is completely dry before using it otherwise the wiring may be damaged.
Choose Air Drying or Low Heat Drying
Using high heat on soft fabrics can cause curled, reaped or scalloped edges that takes away what makes your blanket super soft. You can, however, use the dryer only if it is on the lowest heat setting — or no heat setting at all!
Nick Woodward agrees: 'Most manufacturers will recommend you soak the blanket for around five to fifteen minutes. Different temperatures of water, ranging from cold to warm will also likely be recommended. If there are no specific guidelines, go with a cold water soak for 15 minutes.
Avoid tumble dry
One of the best ways to keep your blanket looking new is to avoid tumble drying it. The dryer's high heat can cause the fibers in the blanket to break down, leading to pilling and fuzzing.
Wash it in warm water, but no warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a mild detergent, with no bleach or fabric softener, and do not wash with other textiles. Tumble dry on the lowest possible heat setting – again, no more than 120 degrees – and without other textiles or fabric softener present.
If your item's label says not to tumble dry, it's best not to, even with zero heat. The tumbling movement could create wrinkles which will be hard to remove without heat. Tumbling without heat could also cause shrinkage after washing.
Drying your blanket is where you need to be especially careful. If the blanket is exposed to too much heat, it could shrink or fry the fibers. To be safe, your blanket should only be tumbled dry on low and doesn't need to get bone dry in the dryer.
Fill up a washer or bathtub with cold water and a light detergent. Use a delicate or permanent-press cycle if you are machine washing. If you are hand washing, let the blanket soak in the soapy water for 15 minutes before draining the tub and refilling with cold water.
Rinse and Dry
Lay the blanket flat on a large, clean surface to air dry. Be sure it's completely dry before using it again—remember, this can take one or two days. Turn the blanket every few hours to speed up the process.