My dog just yakked on the comforter. It's cold tonight and I'm too poor to get it drycleaned. What will happen if I put it in the washing machine and drier?
2006-11-07 09:21:01 · 13 answers · asked by lillielil 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I'm an idiot. It isn't down. It's fiber-fill stuff, and it's in the washing machine right now. No more dog vom!
2006-11-07 10:36:08 · update #1
If it is fibre filled it is ok to put it in your washer.
I have a large industrial type ' Kleenmaid ' washing machine and it can take a large item like this, so if you have a large washing machine go for it, if not, try your laundromat they have large washing machines and dryers.
Place some 'Bi-Carbonate of Soda' in the water with your washing powder to take out some of the smell as well.
Just be sure to check the label to see if you can dry it in a dryer as they can shrink sometimes, if this is the case then put it on the line to be on the safe side and the sun will kill any germs as well. (if it hasn't dried in time then sleep in a sleeping bag)
2006-11-07 11:12:26 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 3 · 14⤊ 1⤋
Machine Washable Down Comforter
2016-10-20 21:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martha Stewart Down Comforter
2017-01-03 14:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where all the horror stories are coming from. I wash all my down comforters at least 3 times a year. I dry them in dryer. My oldest comforter is 10-12 years old so it's been through approximately 30 or more washings and it's just perfect. No matting, clumping, or smells. I bought mid-price range comforters (on sale $100-150 each). Mine are box-stitched, meaning the down is sewn into smaller squares in the blanket so it cant' really clump or shift.
I recommend washing in warm water with detergent and bleach. Drying time on high heat for a king sized comforter is about 2 hours.
2006-11-07 13:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure why people freak out about washing down comforters at home. I've put mine in our front loader twice over the years, and it came out fine. Just make sure to wash on cold, gentle cycle. It will come out (obviously wet) and smelly because goose feathers smell bad when they get wet. Place it in the dryer on "air fluff" (no heat) until fully dried. Once it's fully dried, the smell of the goose feathers will go away.
2006-11-07 12:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by natalie k 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wash my down comforter, down coats and down pillows at least once a year and I haven't died yet despite what everyone else says. It's best to do it in a front load washer however because it won't submerge in a top loader. Dry it with two or three tennis balls so it will fluff. When I wash my down items there is no noticable affect on the warmth and drying them with tennis balls actually fluffs them more.
2006-11-07 10:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by porkchop 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Washing a down comforter is not wise, because the down could clump and the ticking could shrink and wrinkle, either of which might ruin the comforter. Furthermore, soap and water remove essential oils from feathers, diminishing their loft.
With good day-to-day care, however, a comforter can last for at least several years without needing to be dry-cleaned. Always keep the comforter in a duvet cover, which is like a big pillowcase with ties or buttons along the open end. A duvet cover looks good, and it also protects the comforter from dirt and dust.
If a spill does reach the comforter, spot-clean it with a mild soap, such as Woolite. Push as much down out of the way as possible so it doesn't get wet during washing. To prevent the down from becoming musty, let the comforter dry thoroughly in an airy spot.
When you get out of bed each morning, shake the comforter to restore the down's loft. You also should air out the comforter regularly on dry, breezy days; this allows the down to circulate and removes trapped moisture.
Down is very warm and insulating, but it's also lightweight. Depending on your comforter and climate, a down comforter may be used year-round. If you store the comforter during the warmer months, keep it in a bag that isn't snug and allows air to circulate. Never encase it in plastic. Fortunately, down can be reused in a new casing.
2006-11-07 09:30:50 · answer #7 · answered by imy 2 · 6⤊ 3⤋
If you have an over sized washer, it is ok to wash a comforter. As for drying, throw in a tennis ball to fluff it's insides back to normal. (if you don't have a tennis ball, a tennis shoe works just as good, but is noisier)
2006-11-07 09:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by FireBug 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It probably would come sopping wet out of of the washer (if it isn't too big to fit into it) and would take forever to dry.
You could take it to a laundromat and wash and dry it in those oversize machines...not too expensive.
2006-11-07 09:29:24 · answer #9 · answered by Lee 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Oh NO NO NO NO!!! The feathers will matt together and loose all the appeal! If you can't afford to dry clean, then get some Clorox "Oxy Magic" spray and apply only to the soiled area. Just don't saturate. Blot the area dry and repeat until the spot is clean.
I would also suggest buying some "Scotch Brite" and treat it to seal out surface stains in the future.
2006-11-07 09:36:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋