How to wash a duvet in a washing machine

It is impossible to imagine a comfortable sleep without a clean and soft bed. Those who have ever slept under a duvet will never exchange it for an artificial analogue. But what to do when it’s time to wash?

We will tell you how to wash a duvet in the washing machine so as not to harm it and not overload the CMA.

Can a duvet be washed in a washing machine?

The fluff is reliably protected by a cover, but it is still customary to “pack” it in a duvet cover. And even these measures do not protect the down blanket from dust and stains. Don’t forget about dust mites and bacteria that can cause skin reactions and disrupt sleep.

Even if you dry such a blanket in the sun in the old fashioned way, it will not disinfect the filler, so washing is not a whim, but a necessity.

The question is, is it possible to wash the product in an automatic machine? The hostesses advise taking it to a dry cleaner, where they will wash and dry the blanket thoroughly, sort out and disinfect the “stuffing”. But this applies to blankets that have been in operation for a long time.

If the item is relatively new and you would like to freshen it up or remove a stain, then machine wash is the easiest solution.

It all depends on the dimensions of the product – whether it correlates with the capacity of the drum. If you have a one and a half bed (or even a two), it will not fit into a washer with a load of up to 7 kg. The blanket will get wet, heavy and become an unbearable burden for the moving parts of the SM.

Important! If the drum is full, be prepared for a bad spin. Washing will go in a small amount of water, so the quality of the process will be low.

Washing in automatic mode is not prohibited, but should be a deliberate and balanced decision. If the blanket is large, and the drum is less than 7 kg, then do not risk it – wash the item by hand.

Attention! Take a look at the tag – it will indicate which wash is suitable for the product. Inspect the fabric for damage – if there is even a small hole, the fluff will spill out into the drum, from there it will go into the drain system and clog the filter, pipe or pump. Disassembly of the SMA body in this case is inevitable.

Washing process

If you decide to wash the blanket in the machine, buy a special tool. Downy things are washed with special shampoos for natural fillers. Check how well the gel is washed out of the tissue. If the product rinses out perfectly, the quality of the wash will be higher.

Wash the blanket, proceeding in sequence:

• Soak. Fill the bathtub with water (temperature 40 degrees) halfway, dissolve a little shampoo for downy things and table vinegar in it. Lay the blanket for a quarter of an hour, do not keep it longer: swan and any other fluff does not tolerate prolonged exposure to water.
• Drain the water and wait for the excess to drain to make it easier to move the item to the washer.
• Carefully transfer to the basin and from there – into the drum.
• Spread the blanket so that it evenly covers the entire drum – this way you protect the machine from imbalance.
• Throw a few laundry balls along with the laundry. Balls can be replaced with tennis balls. They will not allow the natural filler to go astray.
• Close the hatch.
• Open the cuvette and pour the detergent into the main wash compartment at the dosage indicated on the bottle.
• Do not use a conditioner – this component is already provided in professional fluff shampoos.
• Choose the appropriate mode. If you are an LG brand SM owner, then wash on the “Duvet” mode. In other brands, click “Delicate” or “Hand Wash”.
• Adjust the temperature regime if it is higher than 40 degrees in the program.
• Limit the speed of the drum during the spin cycle to 800-1000 for 1 minute.
• Wait for the machine to complete the cycle.
• Take out the blanket, check the washing success and the degree of spinning (repeat if necessary).
• Start drying.

How to dry things with down filling

Everything that is filled with natural fluff must be dried properly. When drying a blanket, follow these rules:

• Avoid direct sunlight so as not to spoil the “stuffing”. Hang the product in the shade, choosing a ventilated place.
• Do not dry in the yard in strong winds, otherwise you will have to overwash – a damp cloth will collect dust and specks.
• If you have an apartment with a balcony on the north or west side, you can dry on it. The main thing is that nothing smokes under the windows. It is better for residents of industrial areas to abandon such an undertaking.
• At home, you can stretch the blanket on a dryer or ironing board.
• Do not hang the product on the ropes to avoid knocking down the fluff.
• Move the dryer 1,5 meters away from the radiators.
• Beat the filler every 60-90 minutes to avoid lumps.
• Turn the blanket over – at least 1-2 times.

You have learned whether it is possible to wash a blanket filled with down in a machine. You have detailed washing and drying instructions on hand.

Follow the recommendations and your bed will always be clean, fresh and soft.