How To Clean A Microwavable Heating Pad: Top Hacks

Your trusty heating pad could soothe your pain slowly or in an instant. Either way, its warmth proves to be a source of comfort for body aches.

In as much as your trusty heating pad takes care of you, it is also important to give it your TLC. Here, you will learn hacks on how to clean a microwavable heating pad. It’s easy. Let’s begin.

Microwavable Heating Pads—Cleaning Tips

The cleaning hacks listed here can be applied to almost all warmers. However, it is always better to consult the user guide, which comes with the retail package of your microwavable heating pad.

1. Do remove the inner bag before washing the outer cover of your microwavable heating pad. Use soap and water to clean the outer bag, then rinse and dry it thoroughly. Do not put back the inner bag to a wet outer cover.
   
2. If the fabric wrap of the inner bag gets soiled, do not submerge it in water. Spot cleaning will do. Use a wet washcloth to clean the soiled spots, then air dry it.
   
3. Do not use any other cleaning solutions or agents.
   
4. If your warmer gets too dirty for spot cleaning or shows damage, refer to the user guide for instructions.

If you’re wondering how to clean a rice bag, you may follow the steps mentioned above. Always remember not to submerge your rice bag in water.

Tips On Heating Your Microwavable Warmers

To avoid soiling or damaging your heating pads, you should observe the proper method of heating it. Here are important tips:

1. Use a microwave oven that is in good working condition. A defective microwave oven will overheat and damage your heating pad.
   
2. Avoid using conventional ovens or industrial ovens.
   
3. If you can, always use a microwave oven with a rotating carousel. It aids even to avoid developing heat spots.
   
4. Take off the outer cover before heating the inner bag of your heating pad.
   
5. Always make sure that the oven is clean before placing the heating pad inside.
   
6. Place your heating pad in a clean and dry microwavable plate before putting it inside the oven. If you place it directly in the microwave, your warmer will absorb oil droplets and other residues, causing stains. Soiled spots tend to overheat and will burn your fabric.
   
7. Make sure that your microwave oven has enough space to accommodate your heating pad. Check that your heating pad does not touch the microwave’s plate, wall, or ceiling. These parts of the microwave may have harbored grease and other residues.
   
8. Do not overheat your pad. Refer to your user guide for your heat pack microwave time. If your pad is cool, you may start with the shortest recommended heating time. If it is not warm enough, you may add 30 more seconds and so on until you achieve your desired temperature.
   
9. Allow your heating pad to cool off between heating cycles.
   
10. Do not heat the pad right after spot cleaning. Make sure the fabric is dry, or it will overheat.

Conclusion

Follow the tips we shared, so you can enjoy the warmth of a tidy heating pad. Make it a habit to read and follow your item’s user guide. It is included in the retail package of your warmer. The guide lists specific instructions on how to clean a microwavable heating pad and more.