Bed Comforter Set

One of the most important aspects of owning a down comforter is learning how to properly care for one. When treated properly, a high quality down comforter will last for years and years, and it will be one of the best investments you ever made for yourself. There are some very simple steps you can take to start caring for your down comforter in the right way.

The first thing you should always do is keep your comforter in a cover or duvet at all times. This will also allow you to pick out a color scheme or design that matches the rest of your bedding and the overall look and feel of your room. But more importantly you will be protecting the comforter from the daily wear and tear of use, including the buildup of stains.

If anything ever seeps through the cover and onto the comforter, or if you get a stain on it for any reason, you should first take the time to spot treat the stain before you wash the entire comforter. This will help ensure you properly remove the stain while preventing it from spreading out to other areas.

Every week or so, or for convenience perhaps every time you change the sheets, you should shake out the comforter a few times, just to keep all of the stuffing from piling up. You should also regularly switch the side of the comforter that is at the top of the bed, where it’s likely to get pulled, twisted and flattened more over time.

Another step that you can take to help keep your down comforter in great condition is to air it out from time to time. A few times per year you can hang it from a clothesline in your yard. This will help to naturally remove dust and dirt from the comforter, and the aeration will help to fluff up the stuffing inside as well.

When it comes time to actually wash a down comforter, you should use a cold setting on a washing machine, and a laundry detergent that is dye free and mild. Dry the comforter on a low setting for a longer period of time and air dry to finish. You should take your down comforter to the dry cleaners every few years, or when you are dealing with a particularly large or bad stain. There’s nothing wrong with dry cleaning your comforter more frequently, however it’s a fairly expensive process.

This is really all you need to know when it comes to caring for a down comforter. They are easy to maintain, and when handled correctly they will retain their quality for quite some time. Remember that a high quality down comforter for your bed is an investment, and you should treat it as such.