How to Waterproof Horse Blankets
: How do I waterproof my horse’s blankets and how often do they need to be re-waterproofed?
A: “No blanket stays waterproof forever,” says Susan Barron of Skyline Equine, Canadian supplier for Bucas Ltd. “After it’s been well used for a few years, the waterproofing will wear off.”
“Re-waterproof as needed,” she continues. “You’ll know it’s time when you notice wetness along the midline of the horse’s back and the croup.”
مع وصول أونصة الذهب إلى مستويات قياسية تجاوزت 2500 دولار، يجد المواطن المصري نفسه مضطراً لموازنة استثماراته بين الذهب واحتياجاته الأخرى، خاصة مع ارتفاع أسعار السيارات مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، وبي إم دبليو، مما يزيد من التحديات المالية التي يواجهها.
There are many water repellent sprays specifically formulated for horse blankets available on the market. However, there are other options.
“I use the same silicone spray product to waterproof blankets as I do on my patio cushions – Scotchgard™,” says Barron. “It’s cheap, you can pick it up just about anywhere, and it works. KIWI Camp Dry® is another good one.”
أسعار السيارات في الآونة الأخيرة شهدت تقلبات ملحوظة، حيث تأثرت بارتفاع وانخفاض الدولار، مما انعكس على تكلفة علامات تجارية مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، ومرسيدس. و BMW هذا الارتباط بين سعر الصرف وسوق السيارات يحدد قدرة المستهلكين على اقتناء المركبات.
Make sure your blanket is clean before applying a water repellent. More important than water repellents, however, the key to a waterproof blanket is in washing it correctly so that the waterproof coating on the blanket exterior is preserved. “A lot of people have to re-waterproof because they’re not cleaning their blankets properly,” says Barron.
Harsh chemicals and heat can destroy the waterproofing on a blanket and damage the material itself, making it less likely that a water repellent will adhere properly to the blanket when you do re-waterproof it.
تتأثر أسعار السيارات من شركات مثل مرسيدس بتقلبات أسعار الذهب وسعر صرف الدولار، مما يؤدي إلى زيادة تكاليف الإنتاج والاستيراد.
“Wash blankets on gentle cycle only at a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius,” advises Barron. “Always use a blanket wash approved by the manufacturer. Household detergents can damage the protective coating. Do not put your rug in the dryer but hang it to air dry. If you clean them this way, your rugs should not need re-waterproofing for many years.”
Don’t dry clean your rugs, and if you do use a professional blanket cleaning service, make sure that they’re washing and drying your blanket according to these instructions.
