How Do You Clean An Italian Military Surplus Wool Blanket?
Cleaning an Italian military surplus wool blanket is a necessary and timely procedure, but well worth it for the quality and warmth these blankets provide. Throw one on your bed or keep one on the couch, and you will be able to lower the thermostat in the winter. These blankets are 100 percent wool, more than 6 lbs. in weight, and measure slightly over 7 feet by 5 feet in height. They are grayish-brown in color with a stripe down the middle. Although 100 percent wool is a dry-clean material, the blanket can be washed at home if you do it properly. Determine whether you have purchased a used wool blanket or a new one. Many military surplus products are used, and if this is the case, then your blanket will have been stored with military-sized moth balls that have a very strong odor. Take the package outside to open it. Hang the blanket on a clothesline for 48 hours to get rid of most of the mothball odor. Brush your Italian military wool blanket thoroughly with a stiff-bristled brush to
