Five Simple Ways Of Cleaning A Horse Fleece Blanket
We all want the best for our animals, that is why we feed them the right things, give them the proper shelter, the best hygiene and even the best clothing. Asides from the proper clothing, one has to make sure that these pieces of clothing are clean, and for an item like the horse fleece blanket there are specific ways of keeping them clean without causing harm to your horse.
These ways are:
- CONSISTENCY:
- INSTRUCTIONS:
- HAND PICKING:
- PATCHWORK:
- FREESTYLE:
The way to constantly keep your horse fleece dean is by brushing it with a stiff brush everyday rather than waiting for the weekend or a fortnight. If you have enough room I would advice that you spread the horse fleece out on the floor at the end of everyday or every ride and brush it with a stiff brush or a hard long handed broom. This way you will need to do less intensive cleaning from time to time.
No matter what you think you know about dothes, even if you run a laundromat it is strongly advised to check the instructions on the fabric of your horse fleece written by the manufacturer instead of winging it. This is also a good way to make sure your fabric lasts longer than usual, because durability is ensured with the proper care.
If you are squeamish or do not like getting your hands dirty, I advise you to get gloves for this particular activity. Hand picking dirt, muck and grime from your horse fleece before you start proper cleaning, especially when you're cleaning after a long time is a great way to make your horse fleece get cleaner on time and you would not need to wash as thoroughly. You can also do this with a polythene bag and a dustpan.
We all know how playful our pets can be. and that most times they play with their teeth or hooves. The horse fleece could also be caught in thorns or bush. When such incidents occur and result in tears, rips or bursting of seams it is very essential to repair such tears as soon as they are seen and definitely before you launder or clean the horse fleece. You can decide to use adhesive tape of any kind for the smaller tears and maybe stitch the larger ones. This way your blanket will last longer and as they say, a stitch in time saves nine.
This is only advised when your horse fleece does not come with instructions, and it is not exactly freestyle because there is a method to it. For horse fleece that are made of lighter materials you should wash with cool water and very gentle detergent with the washing machine placed on slow cycle. This way even if the material might be prone to damage, it will. not be damaged because there is no heat or rough handling involved. If your horse fleece is made of heavier materials it is advised to hand wash instead. Using a garden hose on a blanket al ter handpicking the dirt and grime off it before putting it into the washing machine also helps the fabric get very dean much faster. Clean horse fleeces are as essential as proper diet and dean stables when it comes to horses. You should ensure your horse is covered in a very dean horse fleece at all times to reduce risk of diseases, infections and cold because bacteria thrive in dirty places. Following these instructions will make things easier for you and your horse.
