You sleep with your duvet night after night, and although it can be easy to forget, it is important that you remember to care for and maintain it. On a daily basis, this can be done by simply shaking it so that it remains airy and full, but it is also important that you make sure to wash your duvet once in a while.
The right duvet is very important for your sleep at night, and once you've finally found the right one, you'll naturally want to take care of it. When you make sure to wash your duvet, you extend its durability by improving its load-bearing capacity.
You should make sure to wash your duvet at least once a year and a maximum of four times - this will ensure you achieve the best results.
How do you wash a duvet?
Washing your duvet can be quite a project – the drying time is considerably longer than when drying clothes. Therefore, it is best to start in the morning or early afternoon so that your duvet is ready to use again when you go to sleep.
- It is a good idea to run an empty wash first so that the machine is cleaned of enzyme-containing soap residue.
- Check that there are no holes in the seams, and remember to follow the washing instructions on the duvet in question. Most duvets can be washed at 60 degrees, but your duvet may also benefit from a gentle wash.
- Use a detergent without enzymes, as regular detergent can destroy the properties of your duvet's natural filling.
- If you need to wash multiple duvets, make sure to wash one at a time.
How long should a duvet be tumble dried?
It is important that you dry your duvet thoroughly to make sure it is no longer wet. Therefore, you also need to be patient and give it plenty of time – better too much than too little.
- You should never air dry your duvet – the down can't do that.
- Dry the duvet in the dryer with three dryer balls, which ensure that the filling is distributed evenly and remains fluffy.
- A duvet typically takes 6-7 hours to dry. It is a good idea to take it out of the machine to shake it out once in a while.
- When the quilt is completely dry, you can hang it out to air it out so that the filling is well-ventilated and evenly distributed.
