HOW TO WASH A DOWN DUVET

A down duvet is fully washable and dryable in a dryer. However, since your duvet will always be covered with a duvet cover that will be washed regularly, the duvet itself will rarely require washing. If you get spills or spots, just sponge these with soapy water or wash a small area in the sink and put in the sun or dryer. Twice a year, to freshen your duvet, place outside in the sun for several hours. Dry cleaning a duvet is not recommended as the cleaning fluids flatten the down filaments and the fumes linger for some time. If you really must wash your duvet, place it in the washing machine with mild detergent. Do not use bleach as this weakens the cotton fibres and creates tiny holes.  Dry in the dryer, but remove many, many times to pull apart the wet clumps of down and reposition the duvet. The drying process will take several hours. Finish off in the sun, fluffing and turning to make sure the down is very, very dry.