Mouldy duvet

SusanCarter

The duvet was bought from Argos in 2005 when we got married and has only been used for one winter (still currently using our thin Tesco value one as it's not been that cold) so in fairly good condition. I can't remember exactly how much it cost as my husband bought it but I think it was around £30. I don't really want to thow it out as it seems so wasteful to do so and I'd rather spend time than money.

I was worried about it going lumpy because when I was a student I worked for the college one summer while they had conferences and they used to have trouble with duvets going lumpy if they sent them to the laundrette. Sounds like maybe that's only a problem with big industrial laundries though based on what people here have said.

I think I'll take it to the laundrette and use vinegar/bicarb. Will update on how it goes.

heatherw_01

I would put it on a hot wash at the laundrette.

IWannabedebtfree

Yes, angchris and heatherw_ 01, you are right-no need to spend on a service wash,sorry. Think I flipped back into my Pre-OS mindset there! Hope I get the hang eventually.

angchris

it might be worth soaking/scrubbing the affected mouldy bit in bleach first to get rid of the worst of the black bits if poss as this is what makes it look bad, then wash it on a fairly hot wash of 60 with plenty of decent washing powder.

whatatwit

angchris wrote:

you dont need to ask laundrette to wash them for £12 :eek: just put it in a big washing machine yourself! £2.20 jobs a good un:beer:

Your launderette can't be making much profit.
Round here it's £2 for a small machine (16lb drum) and £3.20 for a larger machine into which you can just about squeeze a KS thick duvet.

Have a check round the supermarkets for a cheapie, but, when the duvet is aired, does it smell mouldy.
If you are using it with a cover on you won't see the mould/mildew.