Be sure to have all of the supplies and equipment you need before starting to wash. Two or three tennis balls, fresh socks, a drying rack or clothesline (if desired), and mild laundry detergent are all you need.
Queen- or king-sized duvets should be washed in a front-loading washer and dryer with an extra-large capacity to achieve the best results. These bigger washers and dryers are frequently seen at laundromats, however they usually cost a little more than the standard-sized washer and dryer.
It is important to read the care instructions on the label before attempting a home wash because not all duvets are the same. You can find care instructions or professional washing advice on several duvets.
Pre-treat Stains
It's a good idea to pre-treat stains before washing your duvet to help it look as new as possible. Find any little or significant stains that require a little more care by going through your bedding.
You can also check for any minor tears or rips during this cleaning procedure since its purpose is to clean the bedding, not the duvet fill.
Put duvet in the washer
Please remember to remove the duvet cover before washing your duvet. If you discover that you're stuffing the bedding inside the machine, you might want to think about transporting it to a laundromat for a larger washer so that you can spread it out as much as you can inside your machine.
Put the tennis ball in the washer
The next step is to place each tennis ball in a clean sock, then tie the sock to keep the tennis ball inside. Put them in the laundry with your bedding for additional agitation to aid in cleaning your duvet of body oils, sweat, and dirt.
Include laundry detergent
Pour about half of the prescribed amount of soap for a typical load into the machine's detergent reservoir. Pouring detergent directly on the bedding is not recommended, nor should you use liquid softener or bleach.
Configure the cycle and start the washer
Make sure your duvet is washed in moderately warm water in the washing machine. If your machine allows, run a second rinse and spin cycle.
Take away and look for soap residue
Check for any soap stains after removing your duvet from the washer. If you detect soap residue or notice suds, rinse and spin your duvet once more or rewash it without soap.
Switch to the dryer
As soon as you have ensured that your duvet is completely free of soap residue, carefully remove it from the washer and transfer it to an appropriate-sized dryer. In order to dry clothes, you can either set the dryer to low or let them air dry.
You can hang your duvet up to dry on a drying rack or clothesline to avoid using the dryer.
Check the dryer and fluff
Check on your duvet occasionally while it's drying to make sure the fluff is dispersed evenly. Make sure it doesn't feel too hot before removing it to manually fluff it.
Plan your day appropriately because it can take up to three hours or more for your bedding to dry entirely. When the fill is distributed uniformly throughout and the object feels light, it is dry. Place it in the dryer for a little while longer if you're not sure it's entirely dry. Duvets that aren't completely dry after washing run the risk of developing mildew and odour, so it's best to be cautious than sorry.
Make your bed and wash the other dishes
When your duvet is completely dry, take it out of the dryer and get ready to wash your pillows or try to make your sheets look whiter. You're ready to put that duvet cover on and catch some zzz's in your fresh and clean bedding once all the bedding you wish to clean has been washed and dried.
Washing a duvet wont be challenging anymore. Make sure to follow the above steps and it will bestow a brand new duvet all over again. For more cleaning tactics like this, Cutesy Home will always be your saviour.
