Many of us have surely wondered, how washing a duvet in the washing machine will be something simple to do?
Due to the costs of the laundry rooms, many of us find out how to wash it at home with our washing machine. Therefore, we will tell you things that you should take into account, before washing it. Surely knowing these steps will help you greatly!
Don’t spend a penny more on laundry rooms, read this article carefully and wash it yourself! You will see that it is very simple.
How to wash a duvet in the washing machine
Each duvet has a factory label with washing instructions, the fact that we read this is of utmost importance since the washing will depend on the filling it has, whether it is feathers, down or synthetic filling.
Another very important factor to take into account before washing it would be if our washing machine has the capacity to wash the duvet. We should never force it when putting it in the washing machine, it should always fit with space to spare.
For example, a duvet for a single bed would fit perfectly in a washing machine with a load of 6 or 7 kilos. Now if it is a double bed duvet, a washing machine weighing more than 8 kilos would be necessary. So keep these tips in mind so as not to damage your duvet, or your washing machine.
Once we read this information, what remains will be very simple. Follow these steps to the letter:
1-Preparing the duvet
When washing bedding of this kind, it is always necessary to make sure that it is in optimal condition for washing, so it must be checked carefully.
By this we mean that we make sure that there is no kind of hole, through which it loses filling. This is valid for all kinds of duvets, whether they are feather, down or synthetic filling. If we see that it has any, it is necessary to repair it before putting it in the washing machine.
To make our duvet perfect, that is, clean and with an even filling, the trick is to put 3 to 4 tennis balls in the drum.This is very important, since when moving inside the washing machine they will hit the duvet loosening dirt and any type of stains but they will keep the filling even.
When we put the duvet in the washing machine, it would be ideal to fold it so that it washes properly and the spin does not cost so much.
2-Detergent to use
It is recommended to always use liquid soaps or special detergents for delicate clothes. We should avoid using bleach, stain removers or fabric softeners, as these can damage the filling of the duvet. If we see that the duvet has a difficult stain on the fabric, we will rub very gently with a cloth with soap on the stain before putting it in the wash.
We must also avoid very common mistakes, such as exceeding the amount of soap we should use, this would cause the duvet not to rinse well and would cause undesirable stains on the fabric.
3-Wash, temperature and spin program to wash the duvet
The recommended washing program is “Cotton”, “Cotton and synthetic fibers” or “Synthetic”, depending on the brand of your washing machine. Always remember that the ideal washing temperature will be about 3° since high temperatures can damage the filling, whether it is natural or synthetic material.
When we have to choose the spin revolutions, we must choose one of the lowest options. Many times the duvet can be left with a little water, if that is the case we recommend spinning it again in gentle revolutions so as not to spoil it.
Important: Once the washing cycle is finished, it is necessary to dry it in a place where it receives full sun and air. Hang it as stretched as possible and try to turn it from time to time, so that the filling does not compact.
In the case of tumble drying, make sure it is on a medium temperature programme. We can also use the trick of tennis balls again, remember that this helps to achieve the fluffiness of the duvet and that the filling does not compact.