In many cases, the care label will say it’s machine washable.
Never dry the bedding with high heat or it can shrink or fade.
Let a professional clean delicate and embellished bedding.
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Put your comforter or duvet insert in the washing machine, and confirm its not folded or crumpled.
Spread the bedding out as much as possible in the machine.
Add Socks With Tennis Balls
Add two socks with tennis balls tied inside them to the load.
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Add Laundry Detergent
Pour a small amount of gentlelaundry detergentinto the machines soap dispenser.
Use half the recommended amount for an average loadyou dont want to end up with soap-stiffened down.
Do not add bleach to down-filled bedding or it can seriously damage the down.
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Set the Cycle
Set the washer to the gentle/delicate cycle with warm water.
If possible, set the machine for an extra or extended rinse cycle.
trigger the Washer
Turn the washer on, and let it run through the full cycle.
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Wet down is heavy and you dont want to rip your comforter or duvet.
You might notice a slight odor from the wet downthis is normal.
The smell will disappear once the down is dry.
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Check the Dryer and Fluff
Every 30 minutes, stop the machine and take the bedding out.
Give it a gentle fluff to keep the down evenly distributed.
ensure it doesnt feel too hot because down can scorch.
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Continue Drying
Expect it to take three or more hours for your down-filled bedding to completely dry.
If you remove the bedding before it is entirely dry, you may have mildew and odor problems.
The item is dry when the down filling feels light and evenly spread throughout the comforter or duvet insert.
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Of course, if your bedding becomes soiled, more frequent washings will be necessary.
To address the fabric directly, adjust or shake the down filling away from the spot.
Pat the fabric with a clean white rag and let it sit for 20 minutes.
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Repeat if necessary, and then begin the washing process.
For small holes, an iron-on patch is a quick and effective solution.
Before packing away your down-filled items, clean and dry them thoroughly.
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For protection, wrap the down bedding in cottona laundry bag works wonderfullyand store it in a well-ventilated closet.
Use a washer that does not have a center agitator.
If the duvet is large, wash it in a commercial washing machine.
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verify the down is completely dry, or it can get mildewy.
If the duvet cover is a delicate fabric or has any embellishments, it may need to be dry-cleaned.
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