The blanket is one of the best inventions of mankind. It is probably the one thing that one loves more than one’s partner during the winters. Blankets have been in use for centuries, helping and motivating people to snuggle up on their beds for a sound, cozy sleep.

Washing a blanket may be a tedious job, but it is very important to keep the blankets clean to avoid unpleasant smell and to keep any bacteria at bay. Clean and fresh blankets are a treat for tired and jet lagged-hotel guests. This article will give you 5 tips you must follow while washing a blanket, but let’s first go back in time for a historic tour of the origins of this wonderful invention.

The origins of blankets are traced back to the prehistoric times, when they were made with animal skin, piles of grass and woven reeds. However, the invention of the woolen blankets is believed to have happened in the 14th century. A Flemish weaver and wool merchant, Thomas Blanket or Blanquette, who lived in England is said to have invented the woolen blanket. According to the legend, one winter night Blanket and his wife were too cold to sleep. On an instinct, Thomas Blanket walked into his workshop and brought in a length of woolen cloth he was working on and spread it on the bed. By the next morning, he was determined to set up a business of blankets. He then developed a heavily napped woolen weave and soon enough blankets became the next trend in town.

Today, the word blanket is very liberally applied to quilts, bedspreads, comforters, and duvets. They are made of a variety of materials including fleece, cotton, linen, silk, synthetic fibers, goose down, and old clothes.  Now, let’s go back to Where we started.