This handy method will give your duvet the clean it needs
As the weather cools, you may find yourself reaching into the cupboards for your winter-weight duvets, only to find it’s covered in dust and needing a little care before it goes back on the bed. Although you may regularly air your duvets, a thorough clean is the only way to remove the oils, skin cells and dust mites that naturally accumulate with use.
Cleaning a feather duvet might seem like a daunting task, but with the right techniques, it can be simple and straightforward. It’s important to follow the specific care instructions on the product label as some feather doonas are dry-clean only. If yours is washable at home, here is our simple yet effective guide that will have it feeling refreshed in no time.
How to wash a feather duvet by hand
- Dissolve pure soap flakes or mild laundry detergent in a bathtub of warm water. Add the duvet and gently squeeze the water through it.
- Drain the bath and refill to rinse. Repeat if necessary.
- Gently roll the duvet to remove excess water before lifting from the tub.
- Dry flat, in direct sun. shaking occasionally to evenly distribute the feathers.
How to wash a feather duvet in the washing machine
Once again, it’s critical that you check the specific care instructions of your feather duvet before washing it in your washing machine. If the instructions say it’s able to be machine-washed, it’s recommended you use a front-loading machine to avoid damaging the delicate feathers. Wash your duvet with a mild detergent and on a gentle, cold cycle.
Can you put your duvet in the dryer?
If your duvet fits in your tumble dryer (and the care instructions say it’s safe to do so), a few minutes on a warm cycle will fluff the feathers nicely, otherwise, it might take a day or two to dry naturally.
On top of a regular clean, it’s also worth placing your duvet in the sun every month to allow it to air out as the sun’s UV rays work as a natural disinfectant.
When to replace your feather duvet
It’s time to replace your feather duvet one the filling has collapses and it has lost it’s spring.
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