So you are the proud owner of a king size duvet and cover and are now wondering what is the best way to clean it. The manufacturers guidelines for washing your duvet and its cover will vary depending upon the material the articles are made from – but there are some general tips that will prolong the life of your new bedding.
Most duvets and comforters are rather big and bulky and difficult to machine wash. For this reason, it is a good idea to spot clean any stains as they occur. How you clean a duvet depends upon if the filling is made from natural or synthetic materials. Most manufacturers recommend that you machine wash duvets rather than dry clean them since the chemicals used in the dry cleaning process can ruin the fill of the duvet, especially if it is filled with down feathers.
Since many king size duvets will not fit into a home washer, it’s a good idea to go to a laundromat and use a large commercial washing machine. Dry the duvet in the commercial dryer, fluffing it up from time to time to redistribute the fill. Make sure the duvet is completely dry to prevent any issues with mold or mildew.
The big benefits of having a duvet cover are that they will protect the duvet inside and make it unnecessary to wash the duvet as often. Instead, you can just remove the king size duvet cover and easily wash it in your home machine. Again, make sure that you follow the manufacturers directions – but you will find that most duvet covers today are made to be easily cleaned.
Many people simply make a habit of fluffing up their duvet when they make the bed each day and throwing it in the dryer several times a year to freshen it. This may suffice if you have purchased a good quality king size duvet cover that you can wash on a regular basis.
One final factor to consider is whether your duvet cover and the cover on the duvet itself are made to be dust mite proof. If you are allergic to dust you may have to consider both buying a high quality bedding that is especially made to keep out mites and it would be a good idea to clean your bedding more frequently than outlined above.
With proper cleaning, your duvet and cover will keep you warm and comfortable for many years.