I do all of my washing in an industrial washer. I only use cold water. My machine has four rinses to make sure your blanket is clean. All blankets are hung to drip dry.
I use the Nikwax line of products.
Nikwax Rug wash
Product Features:
Prolongs the life of canvas rugs and Synthet blankets and optimizes performance.
Suitable for use on all blankets including those with breathable liners.
Unlike detergent's it does not leave behind water attractive residues.
Removes detergent residues left behind by previous washes.
Best of all it is water based, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous. Does not contain Fluorocarbon's.
Nikwax Rug Proof Water Repellent
Product Feature's:
Adds and renews water repellency and revives breathability of canvas rugs and Synthetic blankets.
Resists water absorption due to flex & abrasion damage.
Prolongs the life of blankets and optimizes performance in wet weather.
Water based, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous. Does not contain Fluorocarbons.