It needs to be hand washed?

A dog blanket that must be hand washed? There were no instructions on the product information before buying, so I assumed you washed it 'as normal' but then I read through the reviews more thoroughly where someone asked that question, and it was 'suggested' that it be hand washed! I have not hand washed it, needless to say. I've machine washed it and try to line dry it but the weather doesn't always cooperate. It has stood up well but several other buyers said they lost the waterproofing when they did this. I don't need that feature so I do not have info on that - this blanket protects my bed and couch from fur and dirt, waterproofing is not my #1 priority.

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