Do You Wash Down Comforters?

As a rule of thumb, down-filled bedding should be washed once a year. Of course, if your bedding becomes soiled, more frequent washings will be necessary. For the best results, a queen- or king-sized comforter or duvet should be washed in an extra-large capacity, front-loading washer and dryer set.

Can you put a goose down comforter in the washing machine?

Washing a Down Comforter

Though most goose-down comforters have labels that say “dry clean only,” Bob Vila claims that you can clean them at home if you have a front-loading, large-capacity washing machine and a high-capacity dryer. ... Place your comforter inside the washer and add the down soap.

Should you wash a down comforter?

Sans any major spills, you should clean your down comforter once every one to two years. If you have a removable duvet cover on your comforter that you can take off and wash, cleaning your down comforter once every two years is plenty.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.