How to wash a comforter? If this question comes to mind, then you are in the right place.
Your good night’s beautiful sleep can be ruined by harbor allergens (dust mites) on your comforter. So, you need to learn the right way to wash your comforter. Luckily, washing a comforter is easy similar to doing a regular load of laundry. Though it might seem challenging how to wash a comforter, you can do it yourself easily by following the simple and easy steps below. This article is presented by Hdecorideas.com.
Step 1: Read the Care Label on the Comforter
Check the care label on the comforter to see the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions before throwing it in the washing machine. Comforters are filled with many types of materials such as polyester, down, silk, wool, and cotton. Most common among them are down or polyester which can be washed. A common misconception among many people is that the down comforters can only be dry cleaned. But it’s not, you can wash it unless the label is specified. But wool or silk comforter can be damaged with regular washing or shrink in the washer. If “Dry Clean Only” is on the label then it’s ideal to let professionals handle it. If the label gives a green signal to use machine-wash then make sure you follow any specific instructions such as handwashing or using cold water.
Step 2: Pretreat Stains and Repair the Tears
Before washing, pretreat if you notice any stains. From the stained area move the filling away. Treat it with a mixture of water and baking soda or cleaning products (Diluted Woolite). Then check if there are any loose threads or torn ones. Repair them for preventing further damage to the washer and dryer. Wash a white comforter by soaking it in the mixture of two gallons of cool water with half a cup of bleach for 5 minutes before washing it in the washing machine.
Step 3: Pick the right type of washing machine, detergent, and wash settings
For washing, a comforter picks the right type of washing machine because there should’ve enough space to accommodate your comforter with ample room to spare. If you don’t have the access to a commercial machine then wash it at your local laundromats.
Additionally, be sure you pick the right detergent because many of them contain chemicals that might not ideal for your comforter. So, we recommend you use mild or natural-based detergents but don’t use fabric softener.
On the machine setting, select the gentle or delicate cycle, and depending on the care labels temperature instructions use cold or warm water to wash your comforter. Coldwater protects the softness of down comforters also on colors and fabrics whereas warm water will kill dust mites and other allergens.
Step 4: Dry the Comforter
After finishing washing your comforter, transfer it to the dryer to dry. A comforter is a bulky piece of bedding that makes it complex to dry well. So, use a delicate cycle with low temperature. However, you can also follow your care label temperature suggestion to dry your comforter for several hours.
Choose a suitable dryer where it’s equipped to accommodate your comforter’s size. There is a trick for reducing the drying time, all you need to do is to put a few new tennis balls or down fluffer rings in your dryer to the load for helping distribution on the filling. This trick is useful while washing down or other comforters where the new tennis balls can help reduce wrinkles, retain their fluff, and prevent static.
At last, every 30 minutes remove your comforter from the dryer to fluff and redistribute the filling. Do this several times to ensure that your comforter dries completely.
Conclusion
Clean bedding is very important for a sound and peaceful sleep. To keep your bed clean and fresh, wash your comforter at least twice a year.
