The advantage of using duvets with covers is that you can just clean the cover most of the time. This saves you the time and trouble of taking the duvet to a professional cleaner or commercial Laundromat.
So, what is the best way to clean a double duvet cover or duvet? It is always recommended to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines, but here are a few additional tips. As with anything in your home, try to spot clean stains as soon as you notice them. If the stain is hard to remove, try a spot remover and this would probably be a good time to do your periodic cleaning of the bedding.
Duvet covers can usually be washed as often as you want, depending upon the material and how many spares you have, you don’t want to leave your bed or futon without one so its always good to have spares! It’s always a good idea to purchase duvet covers that are made of a durable material that can stand up to many cleanings. Many manufacturers do not recommend dry cleaning, since the chemicals used can break down the fabrics.
Cleaning your duvet will be a little more difficult, but the good news is that it won’t need to be cleaned very often, if you are using a cover. Most duvets will not fit in home style washing machines so it is usually necessary to take it to a commercial laundry. This is especially true if you own a king size duvet and a king size duvet cover. When drying the duvet, add a few tennis balls to the dryer to redistribute the filling. Some people simply run their duvet through a drying cycle at home periodically, to fluff it up between cleanings. If you have a high quality duvet cover protecting the duvet, you really do not need to clean it very often. A good fluffing when you make the bed or a few minutes in the dryer will usually suffice.
Most people find that in the long run, using a duvet with a cover is a lot easier and nicer that using an all-in-one comforter that needs to be cleaned more often.
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