If you own a down comforter, you own one of the greatest treasures of life. Do you know why? Well, the warmth and benefits it possesses, provide you with the most peaceful and luxurious sleeping experience, similar to what is found in a hotel. The down comforter has an unmatched quality. It is breathable, which indicates that it does not let the moisture stay. With its ventilating properties, it possesses the quality of being hypoallergenic, keeping your skin healthy and happy. While synthetic comforters can be a cause of strain on your muscle, a down comforter is light and thus, keeps the strains, and weights away.
Now, such treasure needs maintenance. Do you know how significant it is to care for it? Well, due to our busy schedules, we often neglect the care and maintenance, with the thought of the load of work that comes with it. However, here is some good news. Down comforter requires cleaning, but it does not create a hustle for you, rather it can be easily done (another significant element that indicates why you should have this treasure).
Before you begin cleaning, the foremost step is to check the label. The label carries the maintenance instructions. They need to be followed for the comforter to provide you with the same comfort.
You must be wondering about general guidelines. Well, Bedding Republic is here with a guide to illustrate how to clean a down comforter. Let us have a look at it:
“Home Vs Professional”
We often prefer washing bed linens and other stuff at home in our washing machines. However, some things require professional laundry to provide us with the warmth and comfort same as when it was bought. Now you must be wondering whether to wash a down comforter at home or get it done professionally. It is recommended for you to get it washed by a professional. You can take your down comforter to a local laundromat and specify to them that it is a down comforter, which requires to be washed under certain criteria.
[ Make sure you do not get it dry cleaned as the chemicals used for it can damage the comforter.]
It will not only maintain the down comforter well but will save your time and effort. The era we are currently residing in saves us less time for ourselves. Maybe the time saved due to the comforter getting washed professionally can be relished by spending it on oneself.
You must be wondering about the cost that comes with it. For that, remember quality over quantity. Every penny spent on it will be worth it. On the other hand, if you own a large size machine it is perfect for washing a down comforter, then you do not need to seek any help from a laundromat, your machine will be your savior.
Let us be a guide on how you can wash it at home:
- Temperature Of Water
It should be cold as hot water can cause the shrinkage of the down comforter.
- Spin
Set the speed to the fastest. It will let all the moisture out.
- Detergent
Use a mild detergent with fewer chemicals.
Some commonly asked questions:
- Can we use bleach?
Yes, you may use non-chlorine bleach.
- Is fabric softener safe to use?
It is not. Therefore, it is recommended for you to keep away the down comforter from it.
Drying Precautions
- Dryer Temperature:
Your call to make.
Speed up your drying time with:
- Clean Tennis Balls
[If any odor is found, it is an indication that your comforter has not dried up completely, let it take another spin or two.]
- Do not iron it.
“How Frequently Should A Down Comforted Be Washed?”
Do you know what can save your comforter from getting dirt on easily? Well, it is a savior for you. Can you guess it? You might know it now. It is the duvet cover. It will protect the down comforter from various things and will act as a safeguard. With that, let us see how many cycles of washing does a down comforter requires:
With Cover
If your comforter has a cover on it, then the intensity of it carrying dirt is probably low. Therefore, it will not require you to wash it frequently. Can you guess how many times will it be required to wash? You will be awe-struck by the answer. You need to wash it after every three to five years. You must be surprised by the answer, but that is how a cover protects it.
You must be wondering about washing the cover. Well, you will certainly need to wash it every month to relish the comfortable sleeping experience.
Without Cover
The answer to with cover must have kept your thoughts on hold on buying one. However, let us tell you how many times the comforter needs to be washed when it does not have a protector over it. Can you guess it? Well, every one or two years.
[This shows that with a cover, you will not only save time but cost as well.]
Do you want to know a secret to keep your down comforter look comfortable yet classy? Fluff it every time you make your bed. It will let the look stay as it is; warm and luxurious.
“Maintenance During Off Seasons”
Currently, you can relish it as much as you can as winters are almost here. However, in spring and summer, when you spread on light duvets and store the down comforters, you need to make sure that the place they will be residing in is breathable. Moreover, to protect it from dirt, and other things, place it in a cloth bag.
