how can i wash a feather comforter?

Answer 1

You can wash a feather comforter in a washer, it just needs to be big enough to handle it. Your home washer can handle up to a regular double size comforter, queen or king size will need trip to the laundromat to get into a larger capacity washer. Use warm water and a mild soap like Wool-lite or the equivalent, and don't use anything else, including softeners. Wash it on a normal cycle. When it finishes, you can either hang it to dry or put it in a dryer, but on lower to medium heat. You don't want to cook the feathers. If you throw in a couple of tennis balls, it will help redistribute and fluff the feathers. When it is nearly dry to touch, pull it out and let it air dry the rest of the way. When it's completely dry you can beat it up or shake it up to fluff it back to normal. Don't use any softeners because they will coat the feathers and make it flatten out, plus the softener residues will attract dust and dirt. Don't have it dry cleaned. If the cleaner actually dunks it in the chemicals, they will break down the feathers and leave it smelling really wonderful. It can also stain the feathers or tick they are in. Most dry cleaners actually charge you a fortune, and they just wash it normally in their large capacity washer in back, but charge you a lot more for the priveledge. Remember, ducks and geese get wet, they don't do well in chemicals. I own five down comforters, one queen size and four twin, the queen is 14 years old and the twins are 6-8. They get washed twice a year, every year, and are doing just fine. I even had one get wet on, and with four kids, they have even been thrown up on. They wash just fine, though of course I don't wait to wash in those cases. Just use mild soap, warm water, and low heat. Remember to check for holes first, though, and repair any tears before you throw them in. You don't want a washer or dryer full of loose fluff.

Answer 2

IN A BIG WASHING MACHINE USING A VERY MILD DETERGENT. IF YOU PUT IT IN THE DRYER PUT A CLEAN SNEAKER IN WITH IT TO RE-FLUFF THE FEATHERS, SHAKE BY HAND EVERY 15 MINUETS TO HELP EVEN OUT THE FEATHERS. DON'T DRY IT ALL THE WAY THOUGH, HAVE SOME WHERE TO HAND IT OPENLY LIKE A CLOTHES LINE.

Answer 3

the mom is right on! here's another idea.... if it's not really visibally dirty (more just old and "stinky" AND you live in the north.... stick it outside in the cold for a few days. the cold will kill any dustmites or whatnot, the air will freshen AND revitalize the feathers. i stick mine in the garage when i'm going out of town for a few days. when i come back -- the longer i'm gone the fresher and "poofier" it is!

Answer 4

you can wash it in your washer if your washer is big enought you dont want to over load your washing machine right?
another thing you could do which is what I recommend is taking it to the dry cleaners although after a few dry clean's I know the bill can add up...