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Over time, any textile item accumulates a lot of dust and needs to be washed thoroughly. It is quite possible to wash a duvet so that the properties of an expensive filler and fabric cover are not lost. It is worth understanding whether it is possible to put the blanket in the washing machine and use aggressive detergents, or it is better not to wash at home and contact a specialized dry cleaner.
Can the duvet be washed
Bedding made from natural materials ensures a comfortable sleep for the whole family. The duvet has good air permeability, it is airy and light, yet strong and durable.
Duvet covers and pillowcases are easy to wash, but the filler inside a warm blanket or pillow builds up moisture and sweat over time. This causes the occurrence of dangerous fungi or dust mites, and, therefore, exacerbation of allergic reactions in children or adults. Such a thing is in dire need of washing.
Spending a lot of money going to dry cleaning is not at all necessary. The duvet can be machine washed at home or manually. You should not repeat the procedure too often; it is enough to perform such bedding care once a year.
Manufacturers use a synthetic filler that repeats all the properties of real fluff. The cover is made of natural cotton or other types of fabric.
If a small stain has formed on the cover of the garment, it is not necessary to wash the entire duvet. You can try to clean the stain with a dampened sponge or a special stain remover pencil.
At what temperature to wash the duvet
Almost every factory product has a tag indicating the washing temperature and other recommendations for care. For a duvet, this is 30-40 degrees. It is dangerous to go beyond the indicated values, the cotton cover of a natural product is subject to shrinkage. Do not boil the item or use high temperatures in the washing machine mode.
How to wash the duvet
To prevent washing of the swan down blanket from ending deplorably for the product, the hostess should choose the "delicate" mode. Some vending machines have a “bulky items” function, this mode is also suitable for taking care of bedding, rugs or jackets.
LG washing machines have a “duvet” mode, which sets the temperature up to 40 degrees and no more than 800 spinning revolutions, the washing time is approximately 1 hour.
How to wash a duvet at home
Some bedding must not be washed at all, only dry wash is allowed. As a rule, these are products made of silk, some types of wool and other delicate fabrics. If the duvet consists of synthetic filling and a natural textile cover, it can be washed by hand or in the machine.
How to machine wash a duvet
It is worth considering simple rules:
- The first step is to check if there is any damage on the fabric cover. Small holes or sprawling seams will cause the loss of filler, as a result of which not only the expensive thing will be damaged, the washing machine will also suffer - the fluff will clog into the filters.
- Do not use bleaching agents or ordinary powders to wash delicate items. Such substances will not completely dissolve when rinsing, the fluff under the cover will collect into lumps. Purchase liquid detergents and a special fabric softener for delicate fabrics.
- It is best to fold the duvet in several layers and in this state send it to the drum of the washing machine so that lumps do not collect inside the product. Ordinary shady balls will help to avoid clumping of the filler in the horizontal loading washing machine. They must be put together with the thing, the balls will knock out the dirt and break the lumps of fluff.
- Be sure to duplicate the rinsing process, and, if necessary, squeeze the item twice at 800 rpm.
- At the end of the wash, the garment is immediately removed from the drum and the drying phase is started.
How to hand wash a duvet
Bulky double blankets are difficult to fit into the drum of a standard 5-6 kg machine. Such things will have to be washed by hand. But it is almost impossible to do this alone; it is better to ask another person for help. To wash a large duvet by hand, you must:
- fill the bathroom with water 30-40 degrees;
- pour in liquid detergent for delicate fabrics and beat the lather;
- immerse the blanket in water and leave for an hour;
- wash the product with gentle massage movements, remove complex stains with laundry soap, a special stain remover, soda or vinegar;
- rinse the duvet at least three times in clean warm water;
- drain the water from the bathroom and fold the wringer in a horizontal position;
- squeeze out, twisting the ends;
- lay out the item to dry near the batteries, on the street or on the balcony.
How to dry a duvet properly
It is best to dry textiles with swan down outdoors, so such things are washed in the warm season. The blanket must be straightened and spread horizontally on a flat surface so that direct sunlight falls on it. In winter, you can unfold the product by the battery, but do not put it on the heater itself.
Every 2-3 hours, the downy product is shaken, this is necessary so that hard lumps and knocked down fluff do not form inside.
It will take about 2 days to dry the swan down blanket after washing in the washing machine. If the bedding was washed by hand, then spinning at 400 or 800 revolutions was not applied to it, which means that it will take more than 2 days for the downy clothes to dry.
Conclusion
Washing a duvet is not difficult at all.A clean and well-dried bedding will last longer, provide a comfortable sleep, and help you sleep well and relax after a hard day. Timely washing will eliminate the appearance of harmful bacteria and microorganisms, which is very important for people prone to allergies.
