How to clean your duvet properly - tips from the TUBIE shirt ironing team


Everyone who has a duvet knows how well you sleep in it, especially on cold winter nights. But luckily spring is slowly coming and we from the TUBIE Ironing Machine team can hardly wait to put our winter bed away in the wardrobe. But before we swap our warm fluffy blankets for a summer bed, we should either clean them ourselves or have them cleaned, at least once a year. After all, over time the feathers can clump together, no matter how often you fluff or air the beds, and eventually lumps will form in the pillow or duvet, which can be very uncomfortable to sleep in. We shirt and blouse ironers have been told that you sweat out about half a litre of body fluid every night. In one year, about 180 litres of salty fluid accumulate, which settle on the duvet together with skin fat and stick together down and feathers. But not only that. The moisture also penetrates the duvet, making it heavier and reducing its ability to regulate heat.  

But it's not only sweat and body fluids that cause problems for the duvet, but also mites (disgusting idea, as we from the Shirt Iron Doll Team think...). When we sleep, we not only lose a lot of sweat, but also about 0.5 - 1 gram of skin flakes on which mites feast and multiply. This amount is enough to feed thousands of mites for months.

If you are not allergic, this is not a problem, but it is still not nice. So to counteract the mites, you should clean your bed thoroughly at least once a year, if you are prone to allergies, better two to four times.

Washing duvets, but how? Tips from the TUBIE ironing machine team

Basically, you should follow the manufacturer's care instructions, because the wrong detergent, dosage or washing temperature are rather bad than good for the beloved down duvet. Basically, unless otherwise stated, the winter duvet can be washed at 60 degrees with normal full detergent in the delicate wash programme. Make sure there is enough space in the washing machine, otherwise the feathers may break or clump together. Please also do not use fabric softener, as this can also cause the down to clump together.

How to dry your winter bed

Even if you are not a tennis fan, get tennis balls and put them in the dryer with your bed. The balls will ensure that the feathers stay loose and don't stick together. After a good hour of drying, shake out the duvet and leave it spread out for a while. Then repeat the process until the duvet is completely dry. Tip from the ironing doll team: It is better to put the duvet in the dryer once too often than too little, because damp duvets can smell modern and unpleasant in the cupboard.

Freshen up feather bedding and remove lumps - We shirt and blouse ironers explain how it's done

If lumps do accumulate in the bed, there is a simple trick. Open the duvet a few centimetres and hold a hairdryer inside. The warm air from the hairdryer will stir up the down and the duvet will become nice and fluffy again. Caution! Do not blow-dry the blanket too hot or for too long, otherwise there is a risk of overheating or fire.

If you are not quite sure about washing it yourself, you can also take your beloved down duvet to any laundry and have it professionally cleaned by a specialist.

You will see that you will sleep much better next season in a freshly cleaned duvet.

Your TUBIE Shirt Ironing Doll Team wishes you sweet dreams.

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