How Do I Keep My Down Comforter Clean

What Is the Best Wash Cycle for Down Comforters and Other Down-Filled Items? Use a gentle- or delicate-cycle setting and a minimal amount of mild laundry detergent with your load. Choose lukewarm water, as hot or cold water can be hard on the down. An extra rinse cycle can help ensure all soap is removed from the down.

How often do I need to wash my 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.

Can I put my down comforter in the washing machine?

The answer is yes, but it must be done correctly or you could damage your comforter. To properly wash a down comforter, you will need a few things: A commercial washer and dryer. Gentle laundry detergent (Woolite is ideal)