Washing a Comforter

Laundering a comforter at home isn’t as easy as throwing your sheets and pillowcases in the machine. Pillows, mattresses, and comforters don’t get as dirty as other bedding, but they can harbor dust mites and other allergens that can affect your skin and sleep. You rest a lot better with fresh clean linen. We're going to make learning how to clean a comforter at home easy.

Washing a Comforter at Home

• If the label says it is okay to clean your comforter, follow the recommended washing procedures on the care tag.

• Examine your comforter for tears, loose seams, or other damage, and make repairs before you wash it.

• Use the right size machines. A large capacity washer equipped can clean comforters and blankets thoroughly.

• Set the washer to the comforter or bulky setting to wash.

  Generally, it's vital for the supplier's advice on washing a comforter to be followed. Materials like wool and silk typically require dry cleaning as opposed to a normal wash because these materials may shrink.

Drying a Comforter at Home

• Ensure you have enough space in the dryer. Bulky bedding like a comforter needs room to move around to completely dry. If you cannot see the back of the dryer drum, it is too small.

• Dry using a low heat or no heat setting.

• Remove and reposition the comforter in the dryer every 30 Minutes to help keep the shape and dry more quickly.

Be sure you thoroughly dry out your comforter before using it for your bed or storing it. The moisture in your comforter can serve as a magnet for microbes and mold, which could thrive if it s damp.