Can I Wash and Dry My Down Comforter?

How to Properly Wash, Dry, and Protect Down Comforters

Down comforters can be quite expensive, so when it’s time to clean and dry down comforters, it’s important to clean and dry them properly. Down comforters that are lumpy and as heavy as a bag of rocks probably weren’t cleaned and dried properly. Take care of your down comforters by properly cleaning, drying, and protecting them, and your down comforters will last for many years.

Before Washing a Down Comforter

It’s important to check care labels and tags before placing a down comforter in a washing machine. Some manufacturers of down comforters provide strict instructions that insist down comforters should be dry cleaned and not washed in a washing machine. If a down comforter label says the item should be dry cleaned only, spend the extra money to have the comforter dry cleaned at a reputable dry-cleaning establishment. It’s worth the extra expense to have the down comforter cleaned properly rather than risk washing it in a washing machine.

If your down comforter isn’t excessively dirty, you may want to consider a home dry cleaning kit for dry cleaning your down comforter. These home dry cleaning products work in the dryer, and they are said to provide satisfactory results comparable to that of a professional dry cleaner. Read home dry cleaning product directions to determine if a home dry cleaning kit is right for your down comforter. When in doubt, don’t take a chance. Down comforters are expensive, so why not invest in proper cleaning? With proper care, a down comforter should only require dry cleaning once a year. This is a small price to pay for the luxury and warmth a down comforter provides.

Protecting a Down Comforter