How to care for your nap blanket
2025.02
Hello, I'm Kanauchi, a staff member at Sleep Shop.
This time, we will introduce how to care for nap futons. If nap futons are not handled properly, they can become uncomfortable to sleep on or even unusable. We hope that this blog will help you use your child's nap futon comfortably for a long time. Please read to the end.
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Take proper care of your nap mat
You'll want to keep the nap bedding that your small child uses every day clean at all times.
How do you usually take care of your hair?
Most people remove the nap blanket cover periodically and wash it in the washing machine.
So, what about the nap mat itself?
Have you ever wondered, "Can it even be washed?", "Is it okay to wash it in my home washing machine or at a laundromat?", or "Should I take it to the dry cleaners?"
Be careful, because if you clean it incorrectly, your comfortable nap mat may become damaged and unusable.
Things to be aware of
One thing you should be especially careful about is washing it in a large coin laundry or a home washing machine.
Why can't you wash it in a large coin laundry or a home washing machine?
This is because if the futon is twisted or subjected to stress in a rotary washing machine, the binding threads can break.
The nap futon has a process called "sewn" as shown by the arrow in the photo. This "sewn" mainly serves to fix the filling in place and prevent it from slipping.
So what happens if the stitching thread breaks?
If the stitching thread breaks, the filling will tear or harden, making the mattress uncomfortable to sleep on and, in the worst case scenario, it will become unusable as a nap blanket.
"I can't use the nap blanket I bought..."
To avoid this, make sure you know the correct way to care for your product!
How to clean your nap blanket
So, how should you clean your nap blanket?
Generally, you should ask a nearby professional dry cleaning shop to clean your nap futon. If you live in the Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture , please bring it to Nemuriya . We can also clean nap futons purchased at other stores, so please feel free to use our services.
The benefits of regular cleaning
Dry cleaning not only cleans the nap mat, but also dries it thoroughly, which helps restore some of the fluffiness of the cotton.
A nap futon that is used every day will inevitably become hard as you use it.
It's nice to know that cleaning can restore some of the fluffiness so you can take a comfortable nap.
How often should you clean it?
Just because you want to keep it clean doesn't mean you should clean it every week.
This puts strain on the padding and fabric, causing them to deteriorate faster.
So how often is appropriate?
We recommend cleaning twice a year .
We recommend having your nap futon cleaned during long holidays when you will not be using it (such as during the Obon holidays and the New Year holidays ).
Of course, if you have a sudden accident, you should request cleaning immediately.
Regarding regular maintenance
Regular maintenance is important to keep your nap blanket as comfortable as possible. Also, sometimes it gets a little dirty, but not bad enough to be sent off to the dry cleaners.
At Nemuriya, we provide customers who purchase a nap futon with a card that describes how to care for it. Please read the card and take proper care of it.
If the filling breaks or becomes lumpy
"I accidentally washed my nap blanket at a large laundromat or in my washing machine at home, and the filling got torn off!"
Due to its structure, once the filling is torn or clumped together, it cannot be restored to its original state.
However, it is possible to give your nap blanket a new life by " re-stuffing " it. Since the original cotton is reused, it is also attractive that it is cheaper than buying a new one. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
What is recasting?
Re-stuffing means taking the filling out of the futon and re-stuffing it in a cotton mill. The filling is then reborn as fluffy as when it was new.
We use new fabric, so the finished product will look like new.
summary
Did you find this information helpful in caring for your nap blanket?
If you clean your nap mat incorrectly, it may become unusable, so please be careful. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
I hope this blog will help make your child's naps more comfortable every day.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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Sleep Shop Staff Kaito Kanauchi
Born in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Joined Sleeping House Co., Ltd. in February 2024.
My hobbies include taking naps, watching baseball games, listening to music, etc.
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