Cleaning Down Comforters

By Sue (Guest Post)

Thanks, this is all great advice. My king sized down comforter is hitting the washing machine this morning.

By Lee (Guest Post)

Is it safe to use bleach on my white down comforter? What would happen to it?

By Carolyn Ballard (Guest Post)

I did mine in the washer and dryer but it came out smelling like bird or something.........unpleasant to say the least. Any suggestions on getting the smell out?

Editor's Note: It sounds like it isn't completely dry. It can take a while with down. Make sure to put a clean canvas shoe or tennis balls in with it to fluff it up.

By down in the dumps (Guest Post)

The tips above were great...I didn't know about using tennis balls....

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computercat

Do you use warm or cold water to wash?

By COOKIEPOM (Guest Post)

I have a down comforter that I had taken to the cleaners. It cost a lot to have it cleaned/I think it was $20 or so. Anyway when I got it back it did not look all that clean. Then my husband got chocolate on it and I decided to try the washer. I put is in and worked it around in the water to make sure it was immersed properly. It washed fine. I did spin it dry several times before I put it in the dryer for about 30 minutes. Then I hung it out to dry in the house. It looks fine and I will continue to do this method as long as I have it. Just keep an eye on it in the washer and dryer. I can't see paying a cleaners again to have it cleaned for no better than it came back. It would be easier if I had taken it to the Laundry Mat as the machines are bigger and the dryers are too, but I did not want to take the time ect... I hope this helps!