There are those who wash it every five years and those every three months: better at the change of season with sustainable detergents and vinegar instead of fabric softener
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It is one of the most loved and useful objects during the winter: let's talk about the duvet. It warms us up, makes us sleep well but when it has to be placed in the closet the question is a must: how do you wash? The doubt arises mainly due to the type of padding. Those made with natural and environmentally friendly materials, based on bamboo fibers and corn cotton, begin to spread. Often at home there is a synthetic duvet or one filled with goose or duck feathers because they are believed to be the warmest even if, for ethical reasons, it would be better not to buy.
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How often should I wash the duvet?
Regardless of the filling, it is possible not to exceed the frequency of washing, especially if the duvet is covered by the bag-container or if there is a sheet that separates it from the human body. Once a year is fine or at the change of season, when temperatures become milder.
Worry-free machine wash
There are two things to consider when cleaning the duvet at home. The first is the capacity of the washing machine which must include a basket of at least 7 kg. The second is the careful reading of the label because it is a mine of advice also regarding washing temperatures.
How to wash a synthetic duvet
Composed of hypoallergenic polyester fibers or microfibre, it can be washed with a liquid detergent by setting a cycle for synthetic garments. The recommended temperature is 30 °. For the spin cycle it is fine to set it to 800 rpm to remove any excess water. For drying, it is necessary to avoid the dryer if the lining and the padding are in microfibre, the effect would be that of a burn. In all cases it is good to prefer drying in the open air, natural and on a horizontal surface.
Padded duvet, here's how
In this case you choose a delicate wash, or even "by hand" 2, you set a spin cycle at 800 rpm. The detergent must be liquid and very delicate, you can opt for white vinegar instead of fabric softener. The feathers are very delicate: to ensure their care even in this phase, three tennis balls or 3 round dispensers for detergents, empty, specially created to be inserted in the basket, can be inserted in the basket: in this way the padding is massaged during this phase. For drying you can use the dryer without fear, also useful for the swelling of the duvet. Otherwise, even in this case, slower drying is fine, in the open air, always on a horizontal base.
Eco-friendly duvet, how to wash it safely
In this case, cleansing is very simple: delicate washing with a neutral soap, without using bleaches or fabric softeners. The optimal water temperature is 30 ° or 40 °, 800 rpm also in this case. For drying it spreads out on a horizontal surface to complete the whole.
Bonus tips for all types of duvet
For good maintenance, it is a good idea to air the duvet every week.
From time to time, a solution of water can be sprayed with a few drops of tea tree oil with a disinfectant and antibacterial action.
During drying, it is advisable to turn the duvet a couple of times to make sure that there are no damp areas and that mold does not form once placed in the wardrobe.
Sources: Mama Clean; Other consumption
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