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Down comforters? I have a down comforter and it needs to be washed. I read on the tag "Dry Clean Recommended" but does that mean I have to dry clean it? or can I just wash it on delicate in my home wash machine? Any suggestions?

Down Comforters? I have a white down comforter and its starting to look a little dirty and I was wondering how you go about washing it? Do you need to take it somewhere? Also, how do I keep it nice and extra fluffy?

how do down-alternative comforters compare to down comforters? i have a down comforter which is just about the warmest and most comfortable thing in the world. i'm curious however about down-alternative comforters... how do they compare. i know they cost far less but are they nearly as warm? are they as comfortable? as fluffy? how long do they last?

How can you avoid allergic reactions with down comforters? I learned I was allergic to my down comforter. Is there any kind of allergenic covers you can buy or like fake down comforters?

Do hotels wash their down comforters after each guest? I'm just curious, someday I'd like to own a high end boutique inn and I'd like to know if they typically wash their down comforters. I'd like to think yes, but I don't know how this would work, because then you'd be ordering new ones all the time. If anyone who works in the industry could give me a heads up, I'd just like to know.

Has anyone ever washed one of those Ikea down comforters in a washing machine before? The label information that came with the down comforter indicated it could be washed in a washing machine. I have never heard of a down comforter that could be washed have you?

Question about down comforters? i looove to sleep in the cold. i like to be cold when i'm asleep, and hate when i'm hot. do down comforters make you really hot? are they worth it? i'm trying to redecorate my room.. just.. i guess, what are some pro's and con's of down comforters? what's the best kind?

Can you use dryel to clean goose down comforters? I have a california king size goose down comforter I don't want to have it dry cleaned by the cleaners cause of the price. Would I be able to use dryel to clean it?

Is there a difference when purchasing down comforters between "European white goose down" and Hungarian white Purchasing a comforter everthing is the same except that one is filled with European white goose down and the other is filled with Hungarian white goose down...Huge difference in price though!

How do they get feathers for down comforters, do they have to kill the ducks? Are ducks/geese killed to get feathers for down, or are they collected, or plucked, or is there some method I'm not even considering? Well apparently I have sparked a debate. It seems to me that both sides are correct to some extent, so I think a better way to phrase the question woud be...Is there a way to tell if your down [product] comes from animals who were killed for their feathers, or collected from animals who have shed their feathers.

goose down comforters from sliding off bed? my comforter slides all over the bed with me on it every day.Is there something I can lay between the comforter and the sheet?

Why do down comforters lose their fluff when you wash them in the washer? instead of dry cleaning? no, actually that is not a very scientific answer. It seems to me that maybe they put more air than feathers in there and seal the cotton/poly with some sort of chemical treatment to hold the air in and somehow this is water soluable and then all that is left is the feathers minus the air (fluff)....but that is just a guess..

What's the difference between goose and duck down comforters? Other than the obvious, please.

Is it okay to wash and dry goose down comforters? I'm just wondering if it will mess it up or anything?

two questions about duvet covers and down comforters? First of all, are the buttons on a duvet supposed to go up by your head, or by your feet? Also, how the heck do you stop the comforter from moving around inside the duvet cover? It's so annoying!

how to fluff down alternative comforters? I have a down alternative comforter purchased about 5 months ago. Cant seem to get it to "fluff" .I have had down before and just put in the dryer on no heat tumble but does not seem to work with this one.. Any secrets?

this one is for the martha stewarts out there.... how can you tell when down comforters need to be replaced? I've had mine for about 9 years and it's not as fluffy as it used to....is it due to age? or perhaps I should spend $40 and take it to the dry cleaners??? also, what's a good brand to buy? thanks for your advice.

I have been finding small spiders in and around my bed. Can goose down comforters attract bugs/spiders?

Best buy for down comforters? I need a warm comforter for winter. Any ideas on the best buy?

Down comforters vs. down alternative? what's the difference? I really want a down comforter but they are so expensive! I've looked into "down alternative" ones instead but i don't want to sacrifice comfort. Are they that different? Can the average person tell by looking or feeling it? I don't care about "hypo-allergenic" or even how warm they are, I just love how comfortable they are for sleeping. Would you recommend down alternative for my needs?

I need advice on how to clean two queen size down comforters.? I called a couple of dry cleaners and it will cost $30 minimum for each comforter. I am not sure that I want to put them in my washing machine or dryer because I am afraid that I will ruin them because of the feathers. Not to mention I don't think that the one will fit in my washer. Any suggestions or advice on what you do, would be great.

In order to make Down comforters, do the animals have to die? ANd are down alternatives pretty much the same?

micro suede comforters vs down? I'm buying a new comforter set and am considering micro suede. I have had lightweight down before and loved how comfy they are, how does down compare to micro suede in the comfort department? Also, any drawbacks to micro you can think of? thanks all.

Are all egyptian cotton down alternative comforters white? What are the softest and most plush ( at a reasonable price ) comforters?

How are down feathers gotten from chicks to make down comforters, etc?

Do companies that use goose down for comforters and pillows kill the geese? How do they get the down off them? Lots of interesting answers on this one. Strange what you think about when you can't sleep.

do all white down comforters need to be dry cleaned? i bought one off ebay a long time ago and i haven't washed it and its getting a little gross so i can wash it?

how do you wash down comforters? can you just put it in the washing machine?

where can I purchase the down comforters like the ones on the cruise line?

best down comforters. i want fluffiness, softness of fabric, warmth, without a smell.? Looking for specific brands of down comforters that you had success with and why? what is appealing about it?

Why do fluffy down comforters feel warmer than thin cloth blankets?

Do down comforters only come in white....? and you have to buy a cover or do they come in colors???

is a a duvet cover for down comforters??

is it okay to put "down" comforters in the washer in cold water & slow tumble?

down vs regular comforters? which comforters are better for warm climates. polyester fill or goose down?

most down comforters? i am trying to buy ny daughter a down comforter for her b day. most of them are white i am supposed to order a duvet cover to go over it?

down filler vs. microfiber filler for pillows and comforters? Should I buy down or microfiber filled pillows and comforters? What are the main differences? Does microfiber last? Is down bad for someone with less than serious allergies? Please help! Thanks!

Can down comforters get wet? I made the mistake of attempting to sleep in a tent this weekend. I used a king size down comforter for a makeshift mattress. I woke up freezing in the morning, and went inside to lay back down. When I woke up again, it was pouring outside, and my down comforter was soaked. Is it alright? Can I just air dry it out? Any suggestions?

Where should I buy a down comforter? I want one of those reeeeally puffy down comforters you see in ads. I don't want to pay a ridiculous price, and I'm also wondering if I can find a down alternative (I have allergies) that is really puffy.

Should I take the chance of taking my down comforter to the laundry mat? I have two down comforters. One says I can take it to a cleaners or wash it in cold water. The one I washed myself came out just fine and eventually became fluffy again. The other says "dry clean only." I have not washed that one yet. Do I take the chance of washing it myself? I really don't want to pay $25 just to get it cleaned. Thanks!

Why don't animal rights activists get upset about thedown in down comforters?

Has anyone tried using a featherbed mattress topper in their duvet cover instead of the normal down comforter? I have not had good luck with regular down comforters not bunching up etc. inside my coverlet, but I know that featherbed mattress toppers keep their shape much longer, so I was just wondering if it would be okay to stuff my duvet cover with a featherbed instead of the down comforter.

Do down alternitive comforters shed as much as the real down ones do? I HATE all those feathers!!!!?

Which down comforter should I get? I love down comforters...but I hate how the feathers start to poke through & get all over the place after about a year of use. I also hate duvets! Im not sure what to look for when picking my next down comforter. Thread count? type of feathers used? the material of the comforter? what do you suggest?

Can anyone else tell by the smell if a comforter or pillow is made from down? The smell isn't bad - I can even tell when I walk by an aisle in a store if there are down comforters around. I actually really like the smell.

What is the best Ikea down comforter? I'm giving my parents a down comforter for Christmas but I'm on a budget. Are Ikea down comforters a good deal?

Drycleaning a down comforter without the hefty bill. How do you DIY? I have a few down comforters I need to pack away for the season but it is so much money to have them all cleaned! Does anyone out there know a way to clean them yourself? Any suggestions greatly appreciated!!!

Are geese harmed in the making of down comforters/pillows?

thread count on down comforters? whats the thread count number mean? does the larger number mean it is fluffier? lol & also i want a thick fluffy one thats not super expensive.. where can i get one? thanks :]

down comforters and egyptian cotton? I am moving into a new place and will be buying a new bedroom set. I was wondering what kind of comforter is better, iver heard that the fill ratio the better. And the egyptian cotton's TC is better when its at its high. Now do you guys recommend egyptian cotton sheets and a down comforter to sleep in? if so what type? I guess what i am looking for is a set in order to cover my bed but a down comforter to sleep warm and soft in. thanks for your help

can down comforters be laundered?

My down comforter is stinky after washing it. How can I fix that? I just got a new comforter yesterday and decided to wash it. It's a real light weight down comforter. I left it in the wash a few hours after washing it, and now it smells. I rewashed it, and dried it a couple of times with bounce, and can't get rid of the smell. Any suggestions?

How often should a down comforter be cleaned? I have a down comforter, and I keep a duvet on it. I can wash the duvet in the washing machine, but the comforter is dry-clean only. How often should it be cleaned if it's always in a duvet? Thanks!

How do I fluff a down comforter? I bought a down comforter in September. With normal use, the down has shifted toward the bottom of the comforter. I have put the comforter in the dryer with a few tennis balls to no avail. Any further suggestions short of getting a new comforter or getting it professionally cleaned?

When purchasing a down comforter, how do you know which ones are good quality? I am planning to purchase a down comforter and I would like some guidelines on how to select a good quality one. I don't want to spend a exhorbitant amount but I do want something that will last and be comfortable and lightweight.

How can I keep my down comforter from shedding down feathers? Whenever I wash my machine-washable down comforter it sheds. I take it out of the dryer and there are feathers poking out and stick all over it.

What is the proper means for cleaning/laundering a down comforter? I have a down comforter in bad need of cleaning. Is it safe to wash a down comforter or should it be dry cleaned. The label on the comforter is of little help. All it says is, "Covering: All Cotton. All new filling material consists of 95% crushed duck feathers, 5% down." Oddly, there are no cleaning/laundering instructions on the label. Help!

When you wash a down comforter does it lose some of it's warmth? I just bought a down comforter and really like it but it's too warm. Will I like it better when if I wash it?

How to clean a down comforter without dry cleaning? I have a down comforter that needs to be cleaned but I live too far away from the nearest town to take it to the dry cleaners. Can I wash and dry it at the local laundromat without ruining it? And if so, what kind of detergent should I use?

How do I quiet a down comforter? I have 2 twin size comforters that are so noisy I can't use em. The cover is 100& Cotton, fill is min. 75% white duck down. Other than taking it to a pond and giving it back to the ducks, does anyone have an idea of how to quiet down this horribly noisy comforter????

Why is my down comforter shedding feather peices? I have a down comforter that just recently started shedding small peices of feather. These feathers are everywhere! How can I stop them from leaving the comforter-without throwing it away.

How can I keep my down comforter to "stay put" in its duvet cover? This is my first time living on my own and caring for a nice down comforter... It just always seems that by the end of the week, my comforter has squished to the end of the bed inside the duvet. My duvet doesn't have any ties to keep it in place, nor does my comforter have loops to be tied onto. I know this sounds like a silly question, but it's really starting to bug me. Help!

How can I wash a down comforter? I called the dry cleaners and they want $35. to dry clean a down comforter. Is there any other way I can wash it? Can I put it in the regular washing machine on a gentle cycle?

Can I machine wash my twin sz White Goose Down Comforter in xlarge Machine? Can I machine wash my twin size White Goose Down Comforter in an Extra Large Maytag Washing Machine. *The tag says DRY CLEAN ONLY-- I have always washed Dry Clean items with care and had good luck. Is there any special way to wash this white goose down comforter and how do I dry it? I know it takes forever to dry in the dryer. I have washed Costco's Down throws, and they come out fine. **Is white goose Down Special? thanks to everyone in advance for your help I have washed down pillows, and my used, yard sale comforter, and they take forever to dry. They were old and I felt, nothing to lose if it doesn't work. Well, they washed pretty good.

Can you machine wash a down comforter? I know you can machine wash the cover but can I wash the actual down comforter in the machine. I don't have time to wait for the laundry mat.... and i want to keep it nice in fluffy? Any technique/possibilities/tricks? PLEASE AND THANK YOU!

Can a down comforter be machine bleached and washed? I have a very nice (and very filthy) down comforter that I paid about $400 for. But with time and a pet, it's gotten dirty. Can I wash it in a machine with detergent? Some of my friends said yes and some said no. I've taken it to the dry cleaners, but they leave it on the floor making it even dirtier and it smells funky when I get it back. Can I wash it in a machine and dry it without ruining it??

How do I clean a down comforter that had been vomited on? My daughter threw-up all over a down comforter and am trying to find out the best way to clean it up.

How do I clean a down comforter besides dry cleaning it? Without ruining it, how can you clean a big, high-quality down comforter? Is it even possible? I want to make it white again! (I should have used a duvet, but haven't.) My mother suggested oxyclean. I'm just wondering if anybody has tried any particular method that has worked...or any that did not work and I should definitely NOT try!

what is the difference between duck down comforter and goose down comforter? I'm thinking about buying down comforter. I found duck down comforter and goose down comforter. first one is slightly cheaper then second one. could anybody tell me what is the difference in quality between those two? thanks