Only wash your duvet in a front load washing machine or a top load washing machine that does not have an agitator in the center. Washing machines with an agitator can be too hard on delicate bedding- even on a gentle cycle. Portable washing machines usually lack the center agitator but are too small for even a twin duvet. While full-size duvet covers can sometimes fit in the standard home washing machines, queen-size and king-size duvet covers unless they are made from a very thin fabric often need to be washed in an oversized washing machine.
The gentlest way to dry your duvet cover after washing it will also leave it the freshest: air and sunlight. You can rig up a temporary clothesline, use a travel clothesline, or lay your duvet cover over your deck railing just be sure to cover the deck railing first with a clean drop cloths or towels to avoid transfer of dirt from the railing to your clean duvet cover.
I'm pleased with how well it has held up, although I'm pretty gentle with it. Other than a few buttons popping off of the closure it looks like new! We do not recommend to have your comforter dry cleaned because the harsh chemicals are not good for the down.
Most dry cleaners can do either process but if want your comforter to be laundered, you need to ask to be sure they have washing capabilities because not all dry cleaners launder as well. To help preserve the quality of your unique work of art, we recommend washing on a gentle cycle with care. Cotton; cotton fill. Machine wash cold with like colors; tumble dry. Do not bleach, iron or dry clean. Can you wash a comforter in a top loading washing machine?
A comforter can hold a LOT of water which can cause excess strain on the motor and either shorten or end the life span of your top-loading washer.
Your best bet is to head to the laundromat and wash your comforter -according to the manufacturer's directions, naturally- in a large-capacity front loading washing machine. How often should you wash a comforter? You can get away with every other week if weekly seems too much for you. Comforter: Bulkier blankets and duvets need to be washed typically times per year. If you have a duvet cover, simply slip it off and throw it in the wash.
Can you use fabric softener on a comforter? Choose a laundry detergent that has no additives to protect your comforter. Avoid using fabric softener as it can affect the quality of your down bedding. Fabric softener can coat the down and ultimately reduce its fluff.
Can I put my comforter in the dryer? By washing on the delicate cool cycle with an enzyme-free detergnent and hanging dry you'll be able to save a few bucks on dry cleaning your favorite dress. Faux Fur : That faux fur trim on your puffer jacket or your fuzzy infinity scarf keeps you extra warm. The downside? We wash these items less frequently than we should or wait til the end of season trip to the dry cleaners.
Feather Duvet : Cold weather is on it's way and it's time to break out the warmer bedding. Does your duvet have a funky smell from being stored away all season? All you need is a mild detergent , and a few hours spent at the laundromat. And patience. This usually involves a trip to a laundromat with an XL machine. Too much soap can strip the down, so be sparing. Run the comforter through two rinse cycles to ensure all the soap has been washed out. Dry the comforter in an XL capacity dryer on low.
This may take a few hours but will ensure that all the down is completely dry to prevent mold growth. After 5 years there are no hems coming undone or any fraying. The pilling is the worst cosmetic issue after a few years of use. After washes after the first wash I began taking it to a laundromat to use a high capacity washer and then line drying at home the pilling started to become noticeable without having to look particularly close, and that bothered me.
If I purchased this quilt new again I think I would be very intentional about hanging it out on the clothesline more often on warm sunny days so I could justify washing it less, and potentially take it to a eco-friendly dry cleaner instead of washing.
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