Our clothes, towels and bed linen are washed several times a month - that's a given for most of us. While our socks, pants, etc. end up in the laundry basket at the end of the day, Germans change and wash their bed linens on average every 3 weeks. But what about the duvet itself? After all, there's hardly anything nicer than sleeping in freshly washed and wonderfully smelling bed linen, right? But the duvets also have to be clean. How do we do this right? How often do we have to wash our bed linen? Which program should we choose and what about drying? So many questions, right? But don’t worry – that’s what we’re here for after all! We have them for youmost important tipscompiled and explain to you what you should pay attention to when washing the duvets!
How you wash your duvet depends primarily on the cover, quality and filling. But it doesn't matter whether it's abouta down comforter, made from camel hair or a duvet, it is important that you always wash the duvet individually and together with other textiles. Additionally, depending on its size and weight, a duvet may not fit in a washing machine and in this case we would recommend that you take it to the dry cleaner. Here are a few helpful tips on what you should pay attention to when washing the duvet.
Pay attention to the washing label
This step may sound obvious, but it is often neglected. Before you wash the duvet and throw it in the washing machine, you should always pay attention to the washing label. Manufacturers always provide detailed information and instructions about the problem and at what degree the product should be washed.
Washing the duvet – Use the right detergent
Heavy-duty detergents, mild detergents or for synthetics – the selection of detergents on the market is now so large that you can quickly lose track. So which detergent should you choose to clean your new duvet?Washing machine to wash? While a special down detergent is the right choice for down jackets, a mild detergent is perfect for other duvets. However, you should make sure that it does not contain any optical brighteners. When washing duvets with feather fillings or down, you should also avoid using fabric softener because it forms a thin layer between the feathers and therefore leads to clumping.
Can you spin the duvet?
We all know the problem - getting the duvet completely dry after washing without a dryer usually takes a long time. In this case, it would be helpful if you spin the blanket after washing. Since blankets made of feathers or down are very sensitive when wet and can break easily, always use a low speed when spinning, for example 400 revolutions.
Which program to wash the duvet?
Who the bed linenwash in the washing machineOf course, you also have to choose the right program for it. Fortunately, most washing machines have special washing programs for wool or delicates, which allow us to get the blankets clean in a gentle cycle. In order to remove any detergent residue, we recommend that you select an extra rinse cycle after washing. While most blankets are washed at 40 degrees, if you suffer from allergies you can also wash them at 60 degrees, as mites and bacteria cannot survive at such a high temperature. If you are not sure at what temperature you should wash the duvet in the washing machine, use the following guidelines:
- Wash cotton duvets with synthetic fiber filling – 90 degrees
- Wash microfiber duvets – 60 degrees
- Wash down duvets – 60 degrees
- Wash duvets – 60 degrees
- Wash camel hair duvets – 50 degrees
- Wash silk duvets – 30 degrees
- Wash cashmere duvets – 30 degrees
How to wash very large duvets?
While a light summer blanket can easily fit in the washing machine, this can be a problem with 200 x 200 cm duvets. In order to protect the filling and ensure that the duvet is then rinsed sufficiently, it is important that it has enough space in the washing machine. Under no circumstances should you try to squeeze the blankets in, as this will damage the material in the long term. So if the duvet is too big for the washing machine, you have a few options to choose from.
- Take the blanket to the dry cleaner.
- Go to the laundromat, as they usually also have larger washing machines where pretty much everything can fit in without any problems.
- Alternatively, you can wash the duvet in the bathtub. To do this, fill the bathtub with 40 degree warm water and add liquid detergent. Soak the duvet for about 1 hour and then rinse it with clean water. You can then dry the duvet in the dryer or alternatively let it dry on a large drying rack.
How often to wash the duvet?
Each person loses around 180 liters of body fluid every year while sleeping and skin fat, sweat and salts settle in the bed covers. This not only creates unpleasant odors, but the bacteria can also attract bed bugs or mites. Doesn't sound particularly comfortable, does it? So – howoften wash the duvetto avoid all this? If there are no major dirt or stains, you should wash the duvets once or twice a year. So that the resulting moisture can dry and avoid the formation of bacteria, it is important to ventilate and shake out the blankets well after sleeping.
Drying the duvet – How to do it right
How you dry the duvet is actually up to you. You can put these in the tumble dryer or alternatively let them air dry. Please note, however, that the longer the drying time, the more likely unpleasant rumors are due to germ formation. Although a dryer requires a lot of energy, it is ideal for getting the duvet really dry. In addition, the constant movement in the dryer also significantly reduces the risk of any clumping. To prevent the blanket filling from breaking, never dry the duvets at temperatures that are too high - a temperature of 30 to 40 degrees is considered optimal.
