Cleaning Down Filled Pillows

RE: Candle Wax Post By Liz Mueller (Guest Post) (11/02/2007) I have used this method several times on carpet. Take a plain brown paper bag and put it over the candle wax. Then take an iron on low heat and hold on top of the paper bag. The paper bag will absorb the candle wax as it melts. You will have to be careful as the faux fur may melt if it gets too hot. When the paper bag becomes stained with the candle wax, simply use another bag. Removing dried on candle wax from a faux fur throw Post By Julie Brodlowicz (Guest Post) (12/16/2005) Just recently, I knocked over a candle and candle wax splattered all over my faux fur throw. How do I remove the dried on candle wax without ruining my throw? RE: Cleaning Down Filled Pillows Post by Justanothercowgirl (29) | (12/16/2005) Contact I have washed down duvet and down coats and put them in the dryer with tennis balls with great results. As for the tear in a down jacket, I have done this myself...I stitched the hole closed and then did a little embroidery design to hide it. It was a wierd spot for embroidery but I often got compliments on it. repair coat Post By Rene Tyler (Guest Post) (12/15/2005) My daughter tore a hole in the sleeve of a down filled jacket (only 2 weeks old). The shell is 100% polyester. Does anyone know how to fix this? RE: Cleaning Down Filled Pillows Post By Karen (Guest Post) (04/27/2005) I wouldn't recommend putting any pillow filled with organic matter (ie- feathers) into the washing machine. Because if even one feather retains moisture after a spin throught the dryer, you now have a beautiful breeding ground for bacteria. Remeber the conditions for bacterial growth: 1)moisture, 2) food (like feathers or down), and 3) heat (which is added as soon as you sleep on your newly laundered pillows). If your pillows absolutely MUST be cleaned, instead of freshened, then I would definitely go with the dry cleaner-- the fluid they use is NOT water, and so would not contribute to microbial growth under your (sleeping) nose. :) RE: Cleaning Down Filled Pillows Post By Claudia (Guest Post) (04/27/2005) While dry cleaning is fine and less hassle, you can save money by washing them in your washing machine, then drying them in the dryer with a tennis shoe or some tennis balls which break up the clumps of feathers and helps to fluff them up. Just be sure that the seams on the pillows are secure or you may get a feather snowstorm when you open the dryer! RE: Cleaning Down Filled Pillows Post By Annie (Guest Post) (04/25/2005) you'll get the best results if you take it to a laundromat and use the heavy duty extractor washer. Then into the dryer with tennis balls or a clean sneaker to pound the down around and fluff the pillows. I do my pillows and down comforters like this all the time. It's worth the trip RE: Cleaning Down Filled Pillows Post By Karen (Guest Post) (04/24/2005) Try putting them one at a time into your clothes dryer with two damp (but wrung out) face cloths, a dryer sheet and 4- 6 clean tennis balls (new is better, but you definitely do not want one that has been lying around and is discoloured-- it will stain your pillow). The face cloths and dryer sheet will freshen your pillow, and the tennis balls will fluff it right back up. RE: Cleaning Down Filled Pillows Post By Ingrid (Guest Post) (04/24/2005) I take my down comforter to the dry cleaner, they do a great job and it is not expensive.