Down Care Essentials

Feather bedding gives so much and asks for little in return other than a little loving down care.

Once you've experienced the caress me down feeling you'll take pleasure in the little extra care required to keep your bedding healthy and clean.

Yes, Washing Goose Down is O.K.

But before you set yourself to the task, ask yourself if your bedding really needs it?

Cleaning Schedule:

Linens	Contour sheet	Once a week
	Pillow cases
	Duvet cover
Encasements	Pillow	Once a month
	Feather bed
	Duvet/Comforter
	Mattress (no feather bed)
Down Bedding	Pillows	Once or twice a year
	Duvet/Comforter	Every three to five years
	Feather bed	Every five years

*chart based on bedding being protected with encasements or coverings

General Guidelines

Always follow manufacturers instructions above all else!

Dry cleaning is not recommended, unless your cleaner is a specialist!

Only use gentle liquid detergents or a Down Cleaner made specifically for washing down and feathers.

Feather beds are often too big --use a certified professional fabric & feather cleaner.

Spot clean stains.

Dry down thoroughly!

Looking for specifics on Cleaning Down Pillows

Why Protective Encasements or Coverings?

They are simple but effective.

Well priced, cheap even when on sale.

Protect against dust mites.

Eliminate or reduce allergies.

Help maintain product shape.

Washed in home washer.

Make feather care a snap.

Your Caress Me Down is Flat?

Is your pillow or duvet just lying there--flat?

Airing your duvet or comforter outside on a close line will keep it lofty and fresh--be sure to have a few hooks to hold the top and bottom line together.

For an extra fluffy boost put it in the dryer, on tumble [cold air] setting for 15-20 minutes. You'll be delightfully surprise when you open the dryer. Throw in a fabric softner dryer sheet for a nice scent, and don't forget your tennis ball or Down Fluffer if you have one.

Your duvet or pillow will be as delightful as the day you bought it, probably more.

Loosing your feathers and your mind?

If you already have a duvet -- poor feather care neglected duvet-- and it's loosing feathers you can have it refurbished by specialized professionals. The cost can be considerable so you might want to replace it entirely. So unless you have a very high quality down product, like an eiderdown duvet or comforter, you should check out the fun and useful Feather Loss Solutions

Feather Storage Tips

If you like to switch your down bedding with the change of seasons take a few minutes to ensure that your bedding will be as useful and delightful when you decide to use it again.

Down Care for Sleeping Bags

Down care also applies to your sleeping bag so view our

cleaning down sleeping bag tips before you get started.

Naturally sleeping bags endure harsher conditions. If your sleeping bag has seen better days, it may make dollar sense to consider sleeping bag repair to get your money's worth out of your investment.

Inspiration

Hope is a Thing With Feathers

By Emily Dickinson

Hope is a thing with feathers

and sings a tune without words

and never stops at all.

And sweetest, in the gale, is heard

and sore must be the storm

that could abash the little bird

that keeps so many warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land

and on the strangest sea

yet, never, in extremity

it ask a crumb of me.

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