How to Clean Comforters: 13 Steps (with Pictures.
Down comforters are large articles that can soak up a lot of water, making them very heavy. As a result, they require a big, heavy-duty washer. If your laundry appliances aren't big enough to accommodate a comforter, take it to the laundromat; trying to wash a comforter in a machine that's too small can stress and damage your appliances.

The following instructions for how to wash a comforter apply to any machine, residential or commercial. STEP 4 Select the “gentle” or “delicate” setting on the washer to start.

I put mine in the washing machine and spent a terrifying hour mopping up the water that poured out of the powder drawer for the whole wash. luckily didn't break the machine, but next time, it's the launderette.

A 9 kg machine can wash a whole king size duvet and is the best option for large families. Top tips. A teaspoon of salt added to your wash will help to stop bright colours fading! Make sure you turn jeans inside out before washing to prevent fading. Consider using 2 laundry baskets, one for lights and another for darks, to save you time on wash.

Then there are bulky items. To properly wash a queen-size comforter, you'll need a high-efficiency washing machine (no agitator) with 3.5 cubic feet or more, depending on its fluffy factor (it should fit snugly but without cramming). Jumping up to 5.2 cubic feet will let you wash a king-size comforter and the sheet set all in one load.

I purposely bought a microfibre winter duvet because you can wash them in a domestic machine. Mine are super king sized. Could you just put it on for a full cycle (my washing machine has a duvet cycle so instead of being 1400 spin it reduces it down to 800 and it is an 8kg machine) You need to fold and then roll them to get them in.

If you see a washing machine described as a 5kg machine, or a 7.5kg washer, or a 10kg appliance, this specification does NOT refer to the weight of the machine itself! Instead, this figure describes the weight of the laundry load that the machine can comfortably and efficiently clean, without using excess power or water, or taking up too much time.