2006-10-04 17:17:51 · 9 answers · asked by buzz_e_me 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The way I always saw my parents do it as I was growing up is they would each hold two corners, stand far enough away from each other to stretch the comforter most of the way out, and shake it really hard. I always wanted to get in the middle and get tossed up and down, but they never let me ;)
You should think about getting a slipcover (or whatever its called) for the comforter... it may save you from having to wash the actual comforter if you don't sweat too much or anything, because you can just wash the cover.
2006-10-04 17:25:15 · answer #1 · answered by Erin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following solution can be done by one person:
Get yourself 2 A-Clamps (e.g. http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-2-in-Spring-Clamp-80002/100027346) and a broom. Open the drapes in your bedroom and clamp the comforter to the drape rod. It's best to do this when its sunny out so you can actually see the down feathers in the comforter. Now just tap the squares where there is too much down and let gravity move the feather down to the next square. Repeat as needed. If needed, turn the comforter 1/4 turn and re-hang it. Tap again to move the down down. Done.
2014-11-16 09:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by Frank F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put your down comforter in the dryer again, on the low cycle. Place a sneaker or running shoe or two in with it and let it run for at least 45 minutes on the low cycle only. This will unstick the feathers and move the weight around more. You can also do the same thing with your pillows and down coats.
2006-10-04 17:23:15 · answer #3 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try the shaking idea, it might help.
If you rewash it, make sure to dry it in a BIG commercial dryer at a laundromat, and do put some tennis balls or a couple of sneakers in to fluff it up. And take it out and rearrange it a few times during the cycle to dry it evenly. Shaking will probably still make it fluffier once it's dry.
2006-10-04 19:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see valid answers, but have a thought.
Assume what "Down" is for a moment. It truly isn't meant to be "washed" or artificially "dried"
It might be that ON A DUCK there aren't the same problems, but actually soaking then drying, feathers, is not a great idea.
Rev. Steven
2006-10-04 17:32:09 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Throw a pair of clean tennis shoes in the dryer with the comforter, this will loosen up the feathers.
2006-10-04 17:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw some tennis balls in the dryer with the comforter. The tennis balls will beat up the feathers and make it fluffy.
2006-10-04 17:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by dragonlady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard people say that if you throw in a couple of new or clean tennis balls while you're drying certain things it helps to fluff the item(s) up.
2006-10-04 17:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by yobaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how to fix it, but next time you dry it, dry it with a couple of NEW tennis balls or a new sneaker. That will help it to fluff up.
2006-10-04 17:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by amesbh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋