Keeping Your Down Comforter Pristine

A luxury down comforter can be enjoyed year after year if it is properly cared for.

Frequent washing can create excessive wear and improper drying can lead to the growth of mold and mildew. Most manufacturers of down comforters recommend that comforters be washed only once every few years. Since it’s next to impossible to keep anything clean for several years, a down comforter cover is needed to protect your purchase. While down comforters should be washed infrequently, comforter covers can be washed as often as needed.

A duvet is an ideal down comforter cover. Like an oversized pillowcase, it has ties or buttons at the bottom to keep the comforter in place inside. The duvet will protect the comforter from spills and stains, as well as from body oils, sweat, and cosmetics. Since oils and chemicals break down a comforter, a duvet can extend its lifespan.

A down comforter cover can also add a decorative touch. Down comforters often come in cream, white, off-white, or another solid color. These shades can get a little boring after a while. Some comforters come with a 75-year warranty. You might want to change your color scheme long before you're ready to buy a new comforter! By changing your cover, you can change the look of your bedding without buying a new down comforter. You can choose down comforter covers to match any décor or color scheme.

You can buy comforter covers in a variety of materials, such as sateen, percale, Egyptian cotton, and wool at bedding and department stores. Other sources among many others include L.L. Bean, Land's End, Home Visions, and the Allergy Buyers Club. With proper care and a good cover, your down comforter will provide you with many years of warmth and comfort.

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