Washing A Feather Duvet

Before attempting to wash a feather duvet make sure to check what feather or down has been used as this could mean you won t be able to wash it in your machine and will need to have it dry cleaned instead.
Washing a feather duvet. As this is a very large item prepare the machine well with water and detergent because if you put your duvet in before the soap it will not reach all the duvet. Aim to wash your duvets and pillows every two to three months. If there is a stain on the duvet. Drying the duvets how to do it tumble dry when cleaning the duvet and the pillow a gentle spinning process should already be selected.
How to wash a feather or down duvet or quilt at home. You may need to take your duvet to the. It is important to check the care label of feather and down filled duvets and quilts as you may not be able to machine wash your duvet but it may instead require dry cleaning. When you wash your duvet use a small amount of a gentle detergent and run the rinse cycle twice.
To clean a duvet that is especially dirty pre soak it for about an hour in your bathtub or a large container filled with warm water. This is nothing to worry about and it will return to its normal colour once it s dried completely. You can also lightly mist it with a lavender oil and water spray during this process. If it s a feather duvet the damp feathers will have become darker and will make your duvet seem a little discoloured.
If you decide not to wash a feather down duvet in water one time you should air it out well for three or four days ideally where breeze and sunlight can reach it. Check that the label states that the duvet can be washed before proceeding with these steps as some feather duvets might need to be dry cleaned. Check the label first some feather and down fillings may need to be dry cleaned. If all is well and the label says you can.