I have a down featherbed on top of my mattress. Well I had asked my roommate to clean the litter box last night since I wasn't coming home til late....guess she didn't and the cat peed on my bed (he's kind of picky on having a clean litter box). Anyway, he did this same thing 2 months ago and it cost me $60 to have it dry cleaned, I really don't feel like shelling out ANOTHER $60 to have it cleaned again.
I've read online that machine washing down is a nono and this featherbed actually belongs to my Mom, so I don't want to accidentally destroy it. But is there ANY other way I can clean it? Is it really that big of a deal if I throw it in a washer just this one time? Spot cleaning isn't an option, it soaked all the way through.
I have a king size down comforter and I wash it at the end of the season before I put it away for the summer. I've had my comforter for 15 years! I wash it on a regular cycle in warm water, low sudsing detergent. I put it in the dryer for 10 minutes, then take it out and shake it out then stuff it back in for another 10 minutes, keep doing that until it's been in a total of 40 minutes, then turn off heat and continue to tumble. Tennis balls in dryer will keep the down from matting but it makes a lot of noise. Since a feather bed is bigger than a comforter I would go to a laundromat that has the giant washer and wash it in that.
Like Sleeping on a Cloud Provide extra cushion and luxurious comfort while you sleep with this heavenly soft Down Featherbed It is made with a featherproof cotton twill fabric with 4 deep baffles spaced approximately 12 apart to ensure maximum comfort The bottom layer is filled with 90 feathers and 10 down while the top is generously filled with Lyocell Down Select This deliciously plush and lightweight featherbed will promote deep sleep thus refreshing the mind and ensuring good health It also regulates body temperatures - providing you with warmth during the winter by trapping body heat and keeping you cool in the summer by allowing air to circulate its loft So purchase this luxurious Down Featherbed and begin sleeping well Bottom Layer: 90 Feather and 10 Down Top Layer: Lyocell Down Select Hypoallergenic and Anti-Bacterial
Bed rest. Turn your bed into a gigantic pillow with this down featherbed. The 3" baffle box bottom layer, filled with CuddleLoft, provides support throughout and helps to prevent the fill from shifting. A box stitch top layer, filled with 550FP down, adds a layer of cloud-like comfort. Fluffing handles make for easy lofting. From Northern Nights(R) Bedding. Hyperclean(R) means the featherbed is virtually allergen-free.
Bed rest. Turn your bed into a gigantic pillow with this down featherbed. The 3" baffle box bottom layer, filled with CuddleLoft, provides support throughout and helps to prevent the fill from shifting. A box stitch top layer, filled with 550FP down, adds a layer of cloud-like comfort. Fluffing handles make for easy lofting. From Northern Nights(R) Bedding. Hyperclean(R) means the featherbed is virtually allergen-free.
Bed rest. Turn your bed into a gigantic pillow with this down featherbed. The 3" baffle box bottom layer, filled with CuddleLoft, provides support throughout and helps to prevent the fill from shifting. A box stitch top layer, filled with 550FP down, adds a layer of cloud-like comfort. Fluffing handles make for easy lofting. From Northern Nights(R) Bedding. Hyperclean(R) means the featherbed is virtually allergen-free.
Bed rest. Turn your bed into a gigantic pillow with this down featherbed. The 3" baffle box bottom layer, filled with CuddleLoft, provides support throughout and helps to prevent the fill from shifting. A box stitch top layer, filled with 550FP down, adds a layer of cloud-like comfort. Fluffing handles make for easy lofting. From Northern Nights(R) Bedding. Hyperclean(R) means the featherbed is virtually allergen-free.
This down-on-top featherbed features a true baffle box design top layer filled with luxurious down for soft, cradling comfort. The bottom layer of this featherbed has a baffled channel design filled with plump feathers to provide resilient support.Shell materials: 100-percent cottonThread count: 230Type of down: Hypoallergenic duck down and duck featherFill power: 550Care instructions: Professional dry cleanDimensionsTwin: 39 inches wide x 75 inches long x 2 inches thick with 140 ounces of fillFull: 54 inches wide x 75 inches long x 2 inches thick with 190 ounces of fillQueen: 60 inches wide x 80 inches long x 2 inches thick with 224 ounces of fillKing: 76 inches wide x 80 inches long x 2 inches thick with 281 ounces of fillCalifornia king: 72 inches wide x 84 inches long x 2 inches thick with 281 ounces of fillDown and feather-filled products are packaged tightly during shipping. Upon receipt, remove this item from its packaging, fluff gently, and allow several hours for full loft recovery. In addition, products sealed in plastic packaging sometimes have a disagreeable scent because of concentrated natural fibers. A few hours of airing typically removes the odor. The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen.
This luxurious feather bed has a fluffy down pillow top layered above a supportive baffled featherbed. The bottom portion of the bedding is filled with naturally plump and resilient feathers for support.Down pillow top is filled with 525 fill powerNatural down for added softness and comfort230 thread count 100-percent cotton fabricIncludes a bonus removable cotton cover for extra protection and easy careDimensionsTwin: 39 inches x 75 inches with 6 pounds of feathers and 10 ounces of downFull: 54 inches x 75 inches with 9 pounds of feathers and 13 ounces of downQueen: 60 inches x 80 inches with 10.5 pounds of feathers and 16 ounces of downKing: 76 inches x 80 inches with 12 pounds of feathers and 19 ounces of downCalifornia king: 72 inches x 84 inches with 12 pounds of feathers and 19 ounces of downFeatherbed cover is folded into featherbed during packing, fully unpack product to access all pieces. Inset picture depicts only the included bonus cover. Please refer to main image, which represents the featherbed you will receive Down and feather-filled products are packaged tightly during shipping. Upon receipt, remove this item from its packaging, fluff gently, and allow several hours for full loft recovery. In addition, products sealed in plastic packaging sometimes have a disagreeable scent because of concentrated natural fibers. A few hours of airing typically removes the odor. The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen.
It's Spring Cleaning Time. Don't Forget Your Luxury Down Bedding & Sofa Cushions
Comforters and pillows should be cleaned professionally every 3 - 4 years and renovated every 7 - 10 years. Featherbeds should be renovated every 7 - 10 years. Proper care keeps them fresh and beautiful ensuring they will last for years. It is also a good time to plump them back up with extra filling if they have become flat.
Never wash or dry-clean down. Harmful chemicals and soap will rob the down of its oils leaving you with a flat pillow, comforter or featherbed. It will also cause pieces of the down cluster to break off interfering with its ability to trap body heat. There will also be a bad odor from dry-cleaning fluids. Drying can be problematic due to the size of comforters and featherbeds. If down is not dried properly, mildew will set in, leaving you with a bad odor and a problem for allergy sufferers. Dry-cleaners do not have equipment large enough for featherbeds.
Down bedding purchased within the last 3 or 4 years should be hung over a line on a warm, sunny, breezy day. Let nature refresh and rejuvenate them. If this is not possible hang them over a couple of chairs near an open window. Placing comforters and pillows in a dryer will fluff up the filling if it has flattened or you may wish to add some filling when you get them cleaned. If your down comforters, pillows and featherbeds are over 4 or 5 years old, take them to a down care specialist. They will be expertly cleaned and reconditioned using an all natural method which will plump up the filling and deodorize it, remove any dust. Possibly they need a complete renovation which includes cleaning, reconditioning and a new outer shell. If you wish to plump up your comforter, pillows and featherbed (which will reduce annoying shifting, and add extra warmth), additional filling can be added at this time.
If you purchased a high quality down comforter, most can be used year round. If you do store your comforter because you have a summer down comforter or prefer to use only a sheet, store the comforter in a cotton bag, not a plastic bag.
Take care of your down bedding by having it cleaned by a down professional. Luxury quality down comforters, pillows and featherbeds deserve the proper care to protect your investment so you can enjoy your down luxuries for life.
When your down bedding is returned from being cleaned or renovated, remember to always use pillow protectors on pillows, a high thread count lightweight duvet cover to protect your down comforter, and a featherbed cover preferably with a baffle wall to allow your newly cleaned featherbed to loft up to its full potential especially if you have added extra filling.
Did you receive an heirloom down comforter from your grandmother? After it is cleaned and renovated you can decide whether to keep the same size or upgrade to a larger size.
Don't forget your down and feather sofa cushions and throw cushions. These too can be cleaned/reconditioned, have extra filling added to plump up a sagging chair or sofa and new ticking to prevent loss of feathers and down. Look for baffling in your new ticking if you are having your sofa cushions renovated. This prevents the filling from moving out to the sides when you sit on the sofa or lean back on the back cushions. Baffling will keep it all in place.
About the Author
Lisa Stevens is a Comfort Specialist for The Down Company. Since 1973 she has been offering her expertise in the selection and care of luxury down bedding. She can be reached at http://www.thedownstore.com/index.htm
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