Washing bedding that isn’t bed sheets or pillowcases can prove a real nightmare, especially with cumbersome items such as duvets and mattress toppers. Those lucky enough to possess a large drum washing machine can effortlessly clean most duvets using the designated duvet setting.
Nevertheless, even then, the complete laundry process proves lengthy, and drying duvets can become an absolute nightmare. During the summer and into September, throughout dry weather spells, bedding specialists at My Luxury Sleep suggest a simple task that will “help to kill unwanted bacteria and germs” lurking on your duvet. They explained that now presents the “perfect opportunity to air out and freshen your duvet like never before”.
Airing out your bedding assists in eliminating moisture and odours that can build up over time, whether from perspiration, spillages, or environmental elements.
This prevents the development of mould, mildew, and bacteria, which can result in unpleasant smells and potential health concerns, such as respiratory problems.
The first requirement is suitable conditions. It’s optimal to undertake this during the middle of a dry period.
You require clear sunny skies and low humidity levels which is still possible before the weather cools down into full autumn and winter.
The experts highlighted: “A mix of sun and shade is ideal. A nice breeze is great as well. Bright, sunny, dry and breezy is the perfect kind of day.”
Following this, you’ll require a suitable spot to carefully hang or lay out your duvet.
A washing line or a clean, tightly stretched rope represents “the best option”, however if you lack one, a clothes airer will suffice, or alternatively a banister or fence provided you place something over it initially, to prevent it from catching or making your duvet grubby.
As a final option, you can also lay your duvet flat on a large, spotless surface.
You’ll simply need to turn it over periodically to ensure it dries uniformly and completely.
Make certain to gently shake the duvet out completely before hanging it, and it’s also advisable to tap your duvet with something to plump up the down and dislodge any dust that has gathered within it.
Following this, you’ll require a suitable spot to carefully hang or lay out your duvet.
A washing line or a clean, tightly stretched rope represents “the best option”, however if you lack one, a clothes airer will suffice, or alternatively a banister or fence provided you place something over it initially, to prevent it from catching or making your duvet grubby.
As a final option, you can also lay your duvet flat on a large, spotless surface.
You’ll simply need to turn it over periodically to ensure it dries uniformly and completely.
Make certain to gently shake the duvet out completely before hanging it, and it’s also advisable to tap your duvet with something to plump up the down and dislodge any dust that has gathered within it.