I love this heated blanket. I got the full size (the biggest one before it comes with two remotes) and its perfect for people who like a little extra blanket or couples who cant share. I like to use it on the couch--the remote gets hot so Im afraid of using it in bed and falling asleep with it on despite the fact that it has a timer. It can be used with or without the heating portion--the blanket itself is soft. I havent tried to washclean it yet so Im not sure how thatll go quite yet.