Washing a duvet in a washing machine - is it possible or not?

Many housewives affirmatively answer the question of whether it is possible to wash a duvet in a washing machine. This approach allows you to significantly save time and energy, not to spend money on dry cleaning services, in a short time to get a clean and updated household item.

Practice shows that it is with the help of an automatic machine that you can get the optimal result, because This type of processing not only allows you to get rid of traces of dirt and dust, but also break down fluff that has strayed into a lump. The main thing is to correctly use the functions present in modern household appliances.

Conditions under which a duvet is allowed to machine wash

There are several factors that complicate the process of using a washing machine to clean a duvet pad. The procedure can be carried out without fear if the following conditions are met:

• There are no prohibition instructions on the label. If there is a ban on the tag, then you should not neglect it. If in doubt about the meaning of individual characters, it is better to spend time and find a decryption than then try to repair the damaged product.
• The size of the blanket matches the capabilities of the machine. The blanket should not only fit into the drum, but also leave there a sufficient amount of space for water. If the lid is difficult to close, then do not rely on thorough cleaning and further washing of detergents.

Tip: Do not resort to dry cleaning the duvet (or even the filler removed from the cover) at home. In order to completely wash the reagents from the material, the use of special equipment is necessary. Dry cleaning is best trusted by professionals, otherwise the risk of chemicals accumulating in fluff is high.

• The weight of bedding does not exceed the norm. Some blankets do not differ in impressive size, but contain a large amount of fluff. After it gets into the water and gets wet, its weight increases several times and occupies the entire space of the drum. It is most dangerous to process such products in a machine, because the cover may not stand and tear. Then all filters and hoses will be clogged.
• The fabric of the cover is not prone to molting. Again, colorful blankets should be washed with great care, otherwise they will lose their original attractive appearance after only 1-2 washings.

If all the above conditions are met, you can safely proceed to the procedure.

Rules for washing

There are several recommendations, compliance with which will achieve the maximum result with minimum risks from the first approach:

1. Before using the automatic machine, it is recommended to soak the blanket briefly in the bathroom or a very large basin. This will allow you to evaluate the dimensions of the product in a wet form, evenly wet it. And if you add a couple of tablespoons of vinegar to the water, then the dirt from the product will move even more actively.
2. After pre-processing, slightly squeeze the blanket and place it in the drum of the machine. Instead of powder, we load a liquid enzyme, set the most gentle processing mode. Turn off the spin and drying mode. We set the temperature within 30ºС.

After the cycle is completed, we take up the removal of excess water from the product. It will take a long time to work, but this approach is the most optimal. After we manage to get rid of the liquid to the maximum, put the blanket on a hard and clean horizontal surface and proceed to drying.We do not use artificial sources of heat; the ends of the blankets should not hang down. Turn the product over and over again by shaking it to break lumps of fluff. It is noteworthy that the higher the quality of the fluff, the faster it dries.

Process Tips

The main potential problem when washing duvets is turning soft fluff into one dense lump. There are rules which compliance will reduce this risk:

• In vertical machines, the filler is knocked together in one pile most often, so it is better for owners of such mechanisms to use the manual method or go to the dry cleaner.
• If the thermal regime is exceeded, then the fluff will not only get stronger, but also turn yellow, giving unattractive stains on the surface of the cover.
• Together with the blanket, you can wash several tennis balls, they will knead the product, preventing the formation of lumps.
• If you regularly beat the blanket as it is used daily, the fluff will not stick together, which will help it recover faster after washing.

Even if the manipulation carried out according to all the rules did not give the expected result, there is no need to be upset. The downy filler that has strayed into a lump can still be restored. It only needs to be shaken regularly and, if necessary, carry out manual processing.