Washing your duvet at home to keep it fresh, clean and sanitized can be really difficult. A self-service laundry can offer a solution to this problem.
Before going to the laundromat, you need to check the duvet and possibly equip yourself with some useful items.
First of all, before washing the duvet, you need to read the instructions on the label, where you can find information on the water temperature, the type of detergent and whether the duvet can be dried in the dryer. Each type of duvet has its own washing instructions. In this regard, the guide on how to read the labels that you can find on our website can be useful.
You should also check the condition of the duvet to ensure there are no tears or holes: loose seams or small tears can get worse during washing, so it is best to repair them in advance.
Finally, for proper washing and for convenience, pure virgin wool dryer balls can be useful (they can be easily found online), which help keep the duvet soft during drying and a washing machine laundry bag (also easily found online), especially if the duvet is very delicate.
After these preliminary operations, once at the laundromat, these are the steps to follow:
Select the appropriate washing machine
That is, a large-load washing machine. Duvets need enough space to move freely and be washed effectively so that the detergent is well distributed: the duvet must be distributed evenly inside the washing machine to avoid imbalances. It is advisable not to use small washing machines or overload the machine, as this can prevent proper cleaning of the duvet and consequently waste time and money.
Setting the washing program
Most of the time, a normal or delicate cycle is sufficient. The water temperature should be cold or warm, max 40°, because hot water can damage the duvet filling and cause build-up..
Some tips
Do not overload the washing machine: the duvet should not be compressed inside the machine. You can also add an extra wash cycle so that all the detergent is rinsed out completely.
Drying
As with the washing machine, you should use a large dryer so that the duvet has room to move. Dryer balls can be used with the duvet; this will help prevent the filling from bunching up and keep the duvet fluffy.
An appropriate drying cycle should be selected with low or medium heat. Drying at high temperatures can damage the comforter, especially if it has a synthetic or feather filling. It is important to monitor the process regularly to ensure even drying.
Drying time may vary depending on the thickness of the duvet, but generally in a professional dryer it should not be less than 30 minutes. It is really important that the duvet is completely dry before removing it from the dryer to avoid the risk of mold.
Wait at least two days before bagging the freshly dried duvets