It is recommended that comforters should be washed only once or twice per year. However, many people won’t be able to remember when their last clean was. Heavy bedding is often avoided because it can be difficult to wash. Imagine if you had the knowledge to wash a comforter at your home. Your comforter will be cleaner once you learn how!
How to Clean a Comforter without Using a Laundromat
The best way to wash your comforter at home is by simply using the right water temperatures, wash settings, detergent, and detergent. You can be confident caring for all your bedding at home with these 6 steps.
#1 – Check Washing Instructions
Before you head to the washing machine, make sure to carefully read the instructions on the label. Dry cleaning may be an option for certain materials. Most often, instructions will be provided on the label regarding drying and washing temperatures.
#2 – Pre-treat Stains
To maximize stain removal, we recommend pretreating any stained areas before washing. It is possible to use detergent or a mixture of baking soda and water. Rub the solution into the stained area, and let it sit for at least 30 min.
#3 – Select the right washing machine type
The key to washing a comforter with no lumps is to make sure it fits into your washing machine. It’s tempting just to stuff it in your bag and hope it doesn’t get too dirty. Worse yet, it may cause damage to your washing machine. We recommend that you check the fit of your comforter to ensure it’s clean and tidy.
Do not despair if your comforter does not fit in your washing machine. You can refer to the Bonus Step below to learn how to clean a comfortable that won’t fit in your washing machine.
#4 – Select Wash Setting
It is important to know how to wash comforters in the washing machine. As hot or warm water can shrink the fabric, or cause harm to the comforter’s contents, we recommend cold water. We also recommend using a gentle cycle to wash your clothes.
#5: Use the Correct Detergent
We recommend mild or natural-based detergents as chemical additives can damage comforters over time. Avoid using fabric softener as it can reduce the fluffiness and quality of the down and other down alternatives.
#6 – Dry Comforter
We recommend drying your comforter in the tumble dryer for about 1-2 hours after it has been washed. This will prevent heat damage to comforter fillings. To prevent clumping in the comforter, you can toss some tennis balls in it and then take it out from the tumble dryer once a month to fluff up the filling.
Bonus Step
How to deal with a too large comforter for your washing machine:
- A comforter too big for your washing machine can be cleaned at home. Here are some tips to clean comforters at home.
- Warm water, a capful detergent and enough warm water will suffice to fill the bathtub halfway.
- Place your comforter in the bathtub and swirl it around for several minutes.
- Rinse the tub with water and repeat as necessary to get rid of any suds.
- You can remove the comforter by removing it from the bed and squeezing it to drain excess water.
- If your comforter is large enough to fit in your tumble dryer’s vent, you can dry it in a low-temperature setting. If the comforter is not able to be dried in your tumble dryer, dry it in a sunny area with grass, flipping as necessary, until dry completely.
It is possible to safely clean your comforter at home by learning a few simple steps and having some knowledge.
