I have a queen sized quilt that I need to wash, but it won't fit in my washing machine. How do I clean it?

Question

Do I need to take it to a laundromat where they have giant machines, or take it to a dry cleaner? I don't have tons of money just to get this quilt cleaned, but it does need to get clean somehow.

Answer 1

If it is not a dry clean only quilt, then take it to the laundromat. It would probably be cheaper then taking it to the dry cleaner.

Answer 2

Take it to the laundromat - please! Dry cleaning is relatively expensive and it isn't really a "dry" process - it just doesn't use water. Dry cleaning is done by treating the fabric with liquid chemicals, and you really don't want that on your bed.

Another thing to consider, though - is this a true quilt? I mean, is it hand made, or is it something you bought at WalMart? If it's a hand made quilt, be sure to use the slow speed and cold water when washing, and use a gentle soap (no perfumes or bleach). Partially dry it in a machine, but let it finish drying flat (try putting a sheet on your yard, then spread the quilt over it. Also, if this is an heirloom quilt, all bets are off. They have entirely different cleaning requirements.

Answer 3

Yeah, try the laundromat... they usually have giant sized machines and they don't cost much. If it still doesn't fit, then you'll have to suck it up and take it to the cleaners. If you're only asking for a wash rather than dry clean, it shouldn't cost that much.

Answer 4

I take mine to a laundry-mat where they have big machines, costs about 3 dollars. You could also go to a dry cleaner and they will wash or dry clean it for you.
Dry cleaning is safer if you don't know what the quilt is made from. Silk must be dry cleaned

Answer 5

you have several options -- choose the best you like
a) buy a new larger washing machine.
b) cut the queen -- make it 2 kings -- instead.
c) buy a new quilt -- make sure about the size and the fit, this time.
d) don't wash it -- give it away or exchange it -- in the salvation army
e) a combination of all the above options plus of course some of the answers you already received.
f) good luck -- use the quilt -- for a spray -- on the dog's sleeping quarter -- if you have a dog or a cat (if not get one)
that is it. i see no other option, and I am serious. have a great choice.

Answer 6

Take it to a laundromat. No need to dry clean a quilt and it will cost you tons of money.

Answer 7

Depending on the material, washing it should be fine. I would take it to a laundromat and use their "big" machines (about $3.00 for a load), and then take it home and let it "hang-dry" to keep it's shape and reduce chance of shrinking. This will be cheaper than dry cleaning, at least that is the case for the area I live in (Idaho).

Answer 8

Laundromats usually have larger washing machines than those made for the home. Try taking it there. If that doesn't work, send it to the dry cleaners. They usually charge by the pound for comforters.

Answer 9

Look at the care tag first. If it says dry clean only, that's what you do. Washing it would ruin it. If it machine washable, then take it to the laundromat.

Answer 10

in case you do not have a great sized front loading washer take the comforter to the laundrymat and use the double or triple loader machines-they're greater effective than sufficiently enormous. If that's a down comforter, use a sparkling tennis ball or tennis shoe interior the dryer to get the feathers to fluff. I wash mine 3 to 4 cases a twelve months. The duvets (the masking) I wash greater in lots of cases.