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by Katie Duzan

Down comforters are warm, plush and inviting. With all the use that down comforters get, they need cleaning every once in a while to remove dirt, stains and sweat. Keep in mind that cleaning a down comforter is not like doing regular laundry. Take a look below to learn how to clean a down comforter.

Cleaning a Down Comforter:

1. Determine who should wash it. Figure out if your down comforter can be washed at home or if it needs the attention of a dry cleaner.
2. Take it to the cleaners. If your down comforter can’t be washed at home, take it to a professional cleaner in the area that has experience cleaning down comforters. They can best care for the comforter and clean it well.
3. Check for problems. If you can wash your comforter at home, start by checking for problems. Rips or tears need mending before you try to wash and dry your down comforter. The cleaning process can further damage a comforter’s weak spots, and it will lose some of its filling.
4. Spot treat it. Use a pre-treatment stain remover on problem spots or apply detergent to them before washing. Allow it to soak for a few minutes to a few hours.
5. Check the settings. The washer needs to be on the delicate setting for washing. Also, if the washing machine has an extra rinse cycle, use it.
6. Throw in some footwear. Put some clean but washable footwear into the washer with the comforter. The footwear will keep the comforter from bunching up, and the down will stay evenly distributed.
7. Dry it off. Place the comforter in the dryer with the shoes. Set the dryer on its lowest heat setting, and remove the comforter periodically to make sure it doesn’t burn. Mildew can grow in damp comforters, ruining them, so it is important to thoroughly dry the comforter.

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