How to Clean a Comforter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cleaning a comforter is just as necessary as cleaning anything else in your house. Unless it is visibly soiled or stained, it is recommended to clean a comforter every 3 years. Frequent cleaning may cause damage. The following will guide you in your efforts of having a clean and long-lasting comforter.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

washer
dry-cleaner
non-colored or down detergent
3 tennis balls
dryer or clothes line

Caring Instructions

Step1

Fluff the comforter frequently. This will prevent matting and remove moisture to the inside Down or other fillings.

Step2

Cover the comforter with a duvet cover. This enables you to wash the cover as often as you like without damaging the comforter.

Step3

Hang the comforter outside, away from the sun when possible.

Washing Instructions

Step1

Machine wash or dry clean your comforter.

Step2

Go to a laundry mat that has extra large washers. The washers in homes are typically too small to wash a large comforter.

Step3

Wash on cold and do not use colored laundry soap or fabric softener.

Step4

Dry in a large dryer or hang outside to dry. If you use a dryer, put 3 clean tennis balls inside the dryer with the comforter.

Tips & Warnings

Buy down detergent at a sporting goods store.
If you have any questions regarding cleaning your comforter, call the manufacturer.
Colored laundry soap may stain down comforters.
Some down comforters come with instructions for dry-cleaning only. Although some experts say they may be washed as stated above, wash at your own risk.