amo_mea_filiis. Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 My daughter's favorite blanket got covered in water and some kind of flame retardant after fire alarm sprinklers went off. I can't find any information about sprinklers beyond water storage and delivery system. Nothing about "oily" stuff. The oil was how it was described to me. I have no idea if her blanket is safe to attempt washing and drying at home, or if I should line dry it, use different detergents, etc. The blanket is not a comforter. It's a really big, fuzzy blanket like you'd see in the Native American stands at a county fair. It's very loved and almost 10 years old. I'll be picking her blanket up today and have no idea if this will be a big deal or not. If you've got any info, please share! Thank you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I *think* I'd wash it several times with whatever detergent you normally use and then very carefully try drying it (low heat, keep a very close eye on it). But that's my gut feeling with absolutely no knowledge to back it up. I'm thinking sprinklers go off with people still in the home/building so it can't be anything too toxic. And aren't kids' pajamas treated with some sort of flame retardant? Could it be the same thing? Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I would call (or drop by) a local trusted dry cleaner on Monday and get their opinion. They see everything and might have some recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just heard from a nurse and she said they wash stuff normally and has no idea what I was told last night because she's pretty sure it's just water. So yay! I will wash and line dry a few times before dryer drying just to be safe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I wouldn't put anything with questionable chemicals in the dryer. You don't want an explosion. I'd soak in dawn and wash in cold, then line dry and re-evaluate from there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I'm thinking a "flame retardant" is the LAST thing I'd worry about drying in a dryer. It's kinda right there in the name... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 If you still aren't sure how to handle it, call a company that does fire restoration jobs and ask them what they think. They are very familiar with the foams and sprays that are used to fight fire. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 I forgot to pick up the darn blanket yesterday! Ugh. Judging by her hair, dd says no way is it just water. So I will reach out to the fire restoration people today, especially now that it's going to have sat for several days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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