washing a duvet

Tamicard

Mine is too big to go in the washer too, what did you soak it in the bath with?
Was thinking about washing powder and diluted bleach. Will try to put int the dryer after since my building has a laundrette but the washer is out of order :-(
thanks

VfM4meplse

Have decided to replace my duvet today but it seems so wasteful to get rid of the old one that has served me so well.

Thought I'd hot wash it several times as I have a 9kg drum but having read through the thread, its not worth damaging my machine for the sake of an experiment. I still feel bad about ditching it though, unwashed its not even fit for freecycle.

Any ideas? I've got not pets, and no need for extra bedding. I certainly wouldn't let the baby anywhere near it unwashed....

pigpen

A homeless shelter might take it.. they launder everything daily anyway.

A double should easily fit in a 9Kg machine.. I put my super king in the 12kg and it has loads of room to wash properly.

Fosterdog

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Have decided to replace my duvet today but it seems so wasteful to get rid of the old one that has served me so well.

Thought I'd hot wash it several times as I have a 9kg drum but having read through the thread, its not worth damaging my machine for the sake of an experiment. I still feel bad about ditching it though, unwashed its not even fit for freecycle.

Any ideas? I've got not pets, and no need for extra bedding. I certainly wouldn't let the baby anywhere near it unwashed....

When I'm done with a double duvet I cut it into quarters, stitch the open sides and use them as dog beds, much easier to wash and dry when 1/4 of the size. I know you said you don't have pets but there are lots of rescues around that would want them. Somebody posted on the pet board a few days ago asking for some for a rescue.

VfM4meplse

pigpen wrote: »

A double should easily fit in a 9Kg machine.. I put my super king in the 12kg and it has loads of room to wash properly.

No label on the duvet but you have given me the confidence to try!

VfM4meplse

A quick update: I ordered a new 15 tog duvet for myself, and very snug it is too.

I did try to stuff my old duvet into the WM, but it was too big. I looked at it again, and it occurred to me that it's no lightweight duvet, it's actually very good quality compared to the newer one I have in the guest bedroom. I think I will have it professionally laundered and Freecycle the one in the guest bedroom, which is hardly used and looks Dulux Brilliant White.

honeythewitch

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Have decided to replace my duvet today but it seems so wasteful to get rid of the old one that has served me so well.

Thought I'd hot wash it several times as I have a 9kg drum but having read through the thread, its not worth damaging my machine for the sake of an experiment. I still feel bad about ditching it though, unwashed its not even fit for freecycle.

Any ideas? I've got not pets, and no need for extra bedding. I certainly wouldn't let the baby anywhere near it unwashed....

I havent tried it myself but apparently if it is a polyester quilt you can use it for a weed barrier in the garden, or as frost protection.