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Wash an oven glove by its label: HILDEGUN allows 60°C, but no tumble dryer

Oven mitts contain heat-protective layers. IKEA HILDEGUN's label permits machine washing up to 60°C but rules out bleach and tumble drying. Other models may differ.

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Check the model and sewn-in care label before washing. HILDEGUN (804.840.51) has a cotton shell plus polyester filling and protective layers. IKEA instructs reshaping while wet and avoiding tumble drying. Do not use a wet or damaged mitt to handle hot cookware.

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Identify the brand and article number first. The 60°C instruction applies to HILDEGUN 804.840.51; check other mitts separately.
Brush off loose food debris and check for tears, scorching or thin padding. Stop using badly damaged mitts.
For HILDEGUN, machine wash on a normal cycle at no more than 60°C, matching the sewn-in label.
Do not use bleach. IKEA also states that HILDEGUN must not be dry-cleaned.
Reshape the mitt while damp and allow it to air-dry thoroughly in a ventilated place. Do not tumble dry.
Store only when dry throughout; confirm the mitt is dry and undamaged before touching hot pans.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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