Our horses are big terrible children 👶 They never tidy up their rooms, do not make their beds, and have a real passion for rolling in mud and manure. As they say: "muddy horse, happy horse". Certainly, but that means blankets in an unbearable state 😖
1. Wash them regularly 🧼
Maintenance is key to keeping your blankets in good condition for the long term. But how to go about it? It's very simple, start by getting a vacuum cleaner and do a first cleaning: this will allow you to remove a huge amount of hair, dust, sand, etc. Then, head to the washing machine, at 30 degrees, without stain remover, without fabric softener and without tumble dryer ... TA-DA and it's done 🎰 Attention to make sure that the blanket is perfectly dry before placing it back on your little one or before storing it away 💐
2. Re-waterproofing ☔️
When it comes to preserving outdoor blankets, it is essential that they remain perfectly waterproof for the welfare of your protected one. Here, several options are available to you:
- Using a re-waterproofing spray
Very practical because you can use it very easily, even at the stable. You just need to have it at hand in your grooming kit, spray it on the surfaces you want to make waterproof again, the product does not leave a greasy film and does not alter the appearance of your equipment 🧴
- The use of a dedicated detergent
As explained in point number 1, the life of your covers includes washing machine cycles, so why not take advantage of it to use a waterproofing detergent? 🌈
3. Brush them regularly 🧹
Here is an action that will soon become part of your daily routine at the stables: were you used to doing detailed grooming for your horses? You will soon be seen as the stable maniac by regularly grooming at ... Your blankets 😝
And yes, a good brush with the magic brush on your equipment very regularly will help you maintain your equipment in the long term and especially space out the washing machine cleanings, which is always convenient for us ✨
4. Clean the fluff 🐏
Oh yes, the fluff is beautiful ... Well, until it turns yellow 🤢 To avoid this mishap, we recommend taking a look at LeMieux: they offer a wool detergent! 🐑
5. The winter storage items 🌠
When spring finally shows its face (🙏 ) and brings with it a welcome wave of warmth, it is time to put the blankets aside and say goodbye until next winter 👋
Once perfectly clean, we will ensure they stay that way, and for that, storage conditions are crucial. We therefore recommend opting for a blanket bag that will protect them from dust during the nice days ☀️
