Anyone who has a comforter knows how well you sleep in it, especially on cold winter nights. But luckily spring is slowly approaching and we from the TUBIE Ironing Machine team can hardly wait to put our winter comforter away in the wardrobe. But before we swap our warm fluffy comforters for a summer bed, we should either clean them ourselves or have them cleaned, at least once a year. Over time, the feathers can clump together, no matter how often the bed is shaken or aired, and at some point lumps form in the pillow or comforter, which can be very uncomfortable when sleeping. We shirt and blouse ironers have been told that you sweat out about half a liter of body fluid every night. Over the course of a year, around 180 liters of salty fluid accumulates, which settles on the comforter together with skin fat and sticks down and feathers together. But that's not all. The moisture also penetrates the comforter, making it heavier and reducing its ability to regulate heat.
But it's not just sweat and bodily fluids that cause problems for comforters, but also mites (a disgusting idea, as we from the Shirt Ironing Doll team find...). When we sleep, we not only lose a lot of sweat, but also approx. 0.5 - 1 gram of skin flakes, on which mites feed 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. To counteract the mites, you should clean your bed thoroughly at least once a year; if you are prone to allergies, two to four times is better.
Washing comforters, but how? Tips from the TUBIE ironing machine team
You should always follow the manufacturer's care instructions, as the wrong detergent, dosage or washing temperature are more bad than good for your beloved down comforter. Basically, unless otherwise specified, the winter comforter can be washed at 60 degrees with normal detergent on a delicate wash program. Make sure that there is enough space in the washing machine, otherwise the feathers may break or clump together. Please also avoid using 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 some tennis balls and put them in the dryer with your bed. The balls ensure that the feathers remain loose and do not stick together. After a good hour of drying, shake out the comforter and leave it spread out for a while. Then repeat the process until the comforter is completely dry. Tip from the Bügelpuppe team: It's better to put it in the dryer too often than too little, as damp comforters can smell modern and unpleasant in the wardrobe.
Refreshing comforters and removing lumps - we shirt and blouse ironers explain how to do it
If lumps have accumulated in the bed, there is a simple trick. Open the comforter a few centimeters and hold a hair dryer in it. The warm air from the hair dryer will stir up the down and make the comforter nice and fluffy again. Caution! Do not blow-dry the comforter 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 comforter 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 comforter.
Your TUBIE shirt hanger doll team wishes you sweet dreams
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