If you have recently spent the money on an expensive duvet for your bed you should know the proper care techniques. If you look after your duvet properly you will find that it will stay warm and comfortable much longer than if you don't know how to take care of it in the right way.
There are a few different things that you should look for when you are purchasing a duvet. A duvet which is high in quality will actually be easier to maintain. This is because the covering fabric may be more durable and there will be more seaming that will keep the duvet fill in place. Two of the ways in which duvets tend to wear most quickly include holes and tears in the covers and bunching up of the filler.
If you have not thought about getting a duvet cover you need to do so. A duvet cover protects the duvet. Often, only the cover will need routine cleaning which can help to prolong the life of your duvet. You want to make sure that the duvet cover is well made and will also not wear out particularly quickly. The duvet cover should be washed or dry cleaned regularly to prevent dirt from building up. Depending on what the cover is made out of you may be able to do this yourself or you may need to take it to be dry cleaned.
Depending on what your duvet is filled with you may be able to wash it as well. However, this can be quite a bit trickier than dealing with the cover. Duvets are often filled with down which cannot be washed easily since the down will ball up and become very heavy. If you move a wet, down-filled duvet around it can rip out the internal seaming and destroy the duvet itself. If you do get a spill on your duvet, try and make sure that you clean it as quickly as possible before the stain has a chance to set. You may be amazed at how clean you can get the duvet if you blot thoroughly and do surface cleaning with soap or a mild detergent.
Remember to shake your duvet out from time to time in order to redistribute the filling. Over time, the down or the synthetic fill may shift. This is where internal seaming is important because it can help to keep the filling in place.
Taking the time to care for your duvet and cover properly can ensure you will have a beautiful way to keep warm for a long time to come.
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