Can I Wash A Down Comforter In The Washing Machine

Can I wash a down comforter in the washing machine?

May 31, 2006 by wendy3622 | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I am stationed in Germany and I dont communicate in German so taking it to the dry cleaners is kind of out of the question. Can I just put it in the washing machine? And do I air dry it outside or put it in the dryer if I can wash it in the washing

I have washed and dried my down comforter with marvellous success.

1. Make sure it is the only thing being washed.
2. Wash on the gentlest cycle available and the mildest detergent you can find, Woolite is gentle.
3. Wash

Plain_Common_Sense | May 31, 2006

You can wash it in the washing machine, but air dry it.

magic621a | May 31, 2006

This was found through a google search.

"We subscribe to using a professional cleaner who will launder (not dry
clean) and thoroughly dry your comforter. It is O. K. to dry clean,
but this can leave a chemical odor. We

nunyadangbsness | May 31, 2006

My acquaintance with doing that was not wonderful. You will get bunches of feathers stuck together inside the comforter. You should find someone that speaks both English and German so they can aid you get it dry cleaned.

hswatsonaz | May 31, 2006

wash it in the machine you can also dry then in the dryer on low and put tennis balls in with it to ruin up the feathers and so they dont all go to one side of the comforter

playfultoyz | May 31, 2006

I have washed and dried my down comforter with passionate success.

1. Make sure it is the only thing being washed.
2. Wash on the gentlest cycle available and the mildest detergent you can find, Woolite is nobility.
3. Wash in cold

cavichin | May 31, 2006

yes i wash mine all the rhythm in my washing machine and dry it. depends on which brand of down com. you have. mine cost $100

cthinrich | May 31, 2006

wash it on tractable in large capacity washer and air dry it

juliesunit | May 31, 2006

Yes it can be washed, use unfriendly water, and it can be dried in the dryer. I would use a low heat setting and put in a pair of clean sneakers or a couple of tennis balls this improve to plump the down. If you don't use them your comforter will not have the

roeskats | May 31, 2006

i washed mine in my washer at living quarters then hung it outside over the rail on the balcony until it was dry then i put it in the dryer on air dry with two tennis balls to fluff it up again.

peanut | May 31, 2006

I'm stationed in Germany too. Most of the posts I've been on have a dry cleaners fair on post, or one pretty close by. Also, many business people speak English pretty well, so even one on the economy wouldn't bo so bad to go to. The guy who sold us

nimo22 | Jun 01, 2006

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Jul 27, 2006 by anaduran2003 | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

My cosset just peed on it... If i can put it in the washing machine, please give me some suggestions. Thank you so much!

Nope..has to be dry cleaned

mommy2savannah51405 | Jul 27, 2006

So what will happen if i wash my "dry clean only" down comforter in the washing machine?

Nov 08, 2008 by Jim Baw | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a infernal down comforter, so it's next to impossible to keep clean (especially if something from err... "nighttime activities" gets on it).

Is there any way I can wash it without having to pay for dry cleaning every tempo?

Take it to the laundromat and use one of the big front loaders. Over become less antagonistic or cold water. Put it in the dryer, on perm press with a pair of old clean sneakers and dry until BONE dry.

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Down Comforters Are Machine Washable | Cover Duvet

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Down Comforters Are Machine Washable

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