No down, no feather, or how to wash a duvet in a machine and by hand

Duvets are famous for their lightness, warmth and natural composition. While the product is new, using it is a pleasure, but sooner or later there comes a time when the bedding becomes dirty.

Read the article about whether and how to wash a duvet in an automatic washing machine and by hand, which detergent to choose and what to do if the down has clumped into clumps after washing and drying.

Is it possible?

You can wash the duvet by hand or in a machine. Automatic processing takes less time and does not require much effort, but before you decide to machine wash, you need to take into account the following points:

1. Dimensions. If it is large (euro or 2-bedroom), it is better to go to dry cleaning.
2. Label information. If the manufacturer does not recommend machine washing the product, this prohibition should not be violated.
3. Nature of pollution. If they are small, you can limit yourself to local cleaning.
4. Product condition. Holes, loose seams and other defects must be eliminated. If you do not do this in advance, then during washing they will become even larger and the fluff will fall out through them.

If all points are taken into account and there are no contraindications for machine washing, you can safely put the blanket in the drum.

Detergent

Only liquid detergents can be used to wash a duvet. The powder is not suitable for this purpose. Its granules do not dissolve well in cool water and are difficult to wash and rinse.

There are many commercially available detergents that you can use to wash your duvet. Top 3 looks like this:

1. Unipooh: detergent for washing down products. The cost of 1 bottle of 250 ml is 500 rubles. One package is enough for 5-6 washes.

   The composition is poured into the powder compartment in an amount of 40-50 ml, no additional products are used. Unipukh is suitable for both hand and machine washing.

2. Heitmann: liquid for washing products with down filling. It contains lanolin, which prevents feathers from sticking together and restores their natural protective shell. Therefore, after washing, lumps do not form in the blanket.

   The product works at temperatures of 30 degrees and above. For one wash you will need 1-2 caps (15-30 ml). The cost of a 250 ml bottle is 480 rubles.

3. Trekko Down Wash: gel for washing down products. The product is used for both hand and machine washing. The composition preserves and restores the structure of the down, prevents it from sticking together, and extends the service life of the product. For one wash you will need 1-2 caps of gel (45-90 ml). The cost of a 500 ml bottle is 330 rubles.

Even if the blanket is heavily soiled, you should not increase the recommended dosage of detergent. This will not affect the quality of the wash, but will only lead to the formation of abundant foam, which will be difficult to rinse out.

Processing in a washing machine

Before you start washing, the product must be cleaned of dust: knock it out or vacuum it. Difficult stains are washed in advance.

If you fold a small blanket correctly, it will fit in the washing machine without any problems, and the fluff will not clump.

Procedure:

• pour the selected detergent into the washing machine compartment;
• set the “Delicate wash” or “Duvet” mode;
• adjust the spin speed, it should not be higher than 600 rpm;
• set the temperature to 30 degrees;
• enable the “Extra rinse” function;
• start the wash cycle;
• wait for it to finish, remove the blanket from the machine and send it to dry.

Tennis balls help prevent lumps. They are placed in a drum along with a blanket. To wash the product, 2-3 pieces are enough.

This video will show you how to wash a duvet in a washing machine:

How to wash by hand?

You need to wash the blanket by hand in the bathroom; only there can the product be completely straightened and rinsed.

Procedure:

• fill the bath with warm water, no higher than 40 degrees;
• dissolve liquid detergent in it;
• immerse the blanket in the foam solution and leave for an hour;
• remove all visible dirt;
• if necessary, you can use a soft brush, which can be used to gently remove stains;
• rinse the product until foam stops being washed out of it;
• Wring out the blanket by hand and send it to dry.

Dry cleaning

Dry cleaning of a duvet is carried out in several ways:

1. With a vacuum cleaner. With its help you can get rid of dust and prevent the proliferation of dust mites.
2. Snow. This method is applicable only in winter. The blanket is spread out on an open field dusted with snow, covered with a broom and swept away. The procedure is repeated several times.

   Additionally, you can knock out the product with a clapper. This method allows you to get rid of dust, destroy germs and eliminate foreign odors.

3. In the washing machine. The product must be placed in the drum and the spin function must be turned on. The item will be air treated.
4. Using starch. Apply it in bulk over the entire surface of the blanket, press it with your palms and leave overnight. In the morning, the product needs to be vacuumed. This method allows you to get rid of dust and foreign odors.

It is not recommended to use household products to dry clean a blanket. It is difficult to wash them without a full rinse, and their accumulation in fluff is extremely undesirable.

Removing difficult stains

If the stain is not too large, then it can be treated and washed locally. If there are bulky stains after cleaning, resort to washing.

Folk remedies help to cope with stains of various origins:

1. Human or animal urine. The blanket is moistened, sprinkled with soda, and vinegar is sprayed on top using a spray bottle. Leave the product for 30 minutes. When the reaction is complete, it needs to be washed in a machine or by hand.
2. Wine, tea, coffee. They are removed with hydrogen peroxide. It is applied to a cotton pad, which is used to rub the stain until it disappears completely, after which the area is washed off. It is possible that the procedure will have to be repeated several times.
3. Oily stains. To remove them, use a mixture of soda, starch and salt. All ingredients are taken in equal quantities.

   The powder is applied to the stain (if it is dry, it needs to be slightly moistened), rubbed in with your fingertips and left for 6-12 hours. Then the item needs to be washed in warm water.

4. Cosmetics: lipstick, foundation, mascara. Laundry soap helps to deal with stains. It is crushed and diluted with water to a thick paste. It is applied to the stain with a soft brush and rubbed. After 30 minutes, the treated area must be washed.
5. Blood. Ammonia, which is applied to a cloth and applied to the contaminated area of ​​the blanket, works well for bloody stains.

Drying

You need to dry the item on a flat surface, in a straightened form. It's good if it fits on the grill.

Drying takes at least 2-3 days. Do not put a duvet cover on a damp blanket. Otherwise, the feather will begin to rot, decompose, and germs and mold will appear in it. Using such a product is hazardous to health.

It is not recommended to speed up drying using a radiator or other heating devices. Their use can lead to stains on the cover, and the filler will become crumpled.

If the filler has gone astray

To keep the fluff from sticking, the blanket must be fluffed periodically while drying. Hanging the product on a rope promotes the formation of lumps.If the filler does get lost, you can deal with this problem using a rolling pin or a carpet cracker.

Proceed as follows:

• lay out the product on a flat surface, for example, on a sofa;
• pat the blanket over the entire surface;
• shake the bedding manually in all directions;
• Additionally, you can blow the product with a hairdryer, turning on cold air.

You need to make sure that the fluff does not form clumps even at the drying stage.

Dry cleaning services

If the blanket is too large or very dirty, it is better to leave it to the professionals to wash it. In the laundry they wash it, dry it and blow out the filler.

Tips and tricks

So that washing a duvet does not lead to sad consequences, The following recommendations should be taken into account:

1. Do not load the washing machine more than 2/3 full. If the blanket is difficult to fit into the drum, it is better to avoid washing it yourself.
2. Once a month, the blanket should be taken out into the fresh air to dry. In summer, choose any dry, windy day, and in winter, frosty, sunny weather is suitable.
3. Light and white duvets can be washed using products containing oxygen bleach.
4. The conditioner used during washing makes the fabric of the cover softer and gives the product a pleasant aroma.
5. When washing by hand, you can replace the liquid detergent with regular hair shampoo.

Useful tips and tricks for washing blankets can be found in this section.

Conclusion

You can wash a duvet either in a machine or by hand.In this case, it is necessary to use liquid detergent, not exceed a temperature of 30 degrees and dry the product thoroughly. Compliance with all care recommendations allows you to extend the service life duvet.