How to Wash Goose Down Comforters in a Washing MachineWashing will not ruin your goose down comforter but only if done rightSet the dial of the washer on the gentle or delicate cycle with warm water.
Can down comforters be washed in the washing machine. Make sure your washing machine is large enough to accommodate your comforter without having to stuff it in. When its finished washing run it through a rinse cycle twice to make sure all the detergent is out of it. An extra rinse helps wash away additional dirt pollen detergent or dust mites.
Washing a down comforter or duvet can take longer than you think. There is usually a misconception that down comforters need to be dry cleaned but this is really just a fallacy it is quite easy to wash your down comforter in your home using your washing machine. Let me get this out of the way first.
If the wash water is too hot the down can singe or burn. Use an extra rinse option. Dont wash down bedding in a machine with an agitatoryoull end up with a damaged clumped comforter or duvet.
Otherwise you could spend a little more by using a machine. Use a front loading washing machine to wash your down comforter at home. You can wash a down comforter in a washing machine.
With a front loading washer damage will not be caused by an agitator. Goose down allows moisture vapor to be transmitted throughout making it more breathable. Agitators are notoriously rough on clothes in general and they can end up doing damage to your comforter as well as other items over time.
Most down comforters can be machine washed and dried on a cool gentle cycle. Finish drying on a comforter rack. Select a warm-water wash.