Duvet and Pillow Laundry Tips

Surely, you wash your bed linen regularly, but what about the pillows and the duvet? They too need freshening up and disinfection from time to time, but it’s not as straightforward as shoving the sheets in the washing machine, is it? Here are some duvet and pillow laundry tips that might help you.

How often to wash the duvet and pillows

You don’t need to wash the larger bedding monthly, however, the minimum is twice a year. If you insist on increased freshness and regular disinfection, we recommend washing your duvet and pillows every change of season.

How to wash duvets

Duvets are usually quite large, so you might not be able to put them in the washing machine. Therefore, you may have to wash them by hand. It helps if you have a bath so you can wash the duvet in there. It will be a lot harder to rinse and squeeze the water out, though.

If you are lucky and you have a big washing machine that can fit the duvet, life becomes a little easier. Wash on no more than 30ºC and make sure you read the manufacturer’s instruction before you treat with any stain remover. If you are just washing to freshen the duvet up, use a mild detergent, preferably a green solution. Also, run two rinsing cycles as duvets can retain a lot of soapy water.

How to dry duvets

If the weather is on your side, you can spread the duvet on a clean sun dryer in your garden. But that would only be possible during the summer and for people who are not allergic to pollen.

The more stress-free solution would be putting the duvet in a tumble dryer. After it’s done, let the piece air dry for a while before you put it on the bed. Keep in mind that some of the duvet’s puffiness may have decreased after washing and drying. Use your hands to spread the inner filling equally throughout the duvet.

How to wash pillows

Similarly to duvets, not all pillows are suited for machine washing. If yours are, however, it is very important to check if they are completely intact before you put them in. In the event of a small opening on the sides, the filling can escape and create a great mess in the washing machine.

Don’t use strong detergents. Try solutions that are as eco-friendly as possible. Don’t forget you are putting your head on the pillows and wouldn’t want to breathe in chemicals while you sleep.

How to dry pillows

Pillows will take a long time to dry naturally, so if you can tumble dry them that’s best. However, make sure to not dry them on maximum heat! Check the manufacturer’s instructions. Also, to keep their filling spread equally, put two tennis balls in the dryer. This should take the air out and help the filling set in nicely where it belongs.

All this sounds too complicated? We know it could be overwhelming. Fortunately, you have us on your side. Our laundry service can help you keep your duvets and pillows clean and fresh without having to go through all that hustle. Name the day and we’ll come pick your laundry up, work the magic and deliver back in 48 hours.