Duvet care
Eiderdown duvet care
An eiderdown duvet can last for decades if cared for properly and it is not uncommon that they are passed down as heirlooms in Iceland. Eiderdown duvets are generally low maintenance and do not require regular washing. Below we’ve compiled simple care guidelines to help you preserve the quality of your eiderdown duvet for as long as possible.
Always use a cover
A duvet cover protects your duvet against wear and stains. Change the cover regularly, every week to every other week, and rotate the duvet inside the cover to even out wear.
Daily
In the morning, turn the warm side of your duvet up and let it cool off after the night. This allows it to release the damp it has absorbed overnight from your body.
Weelky-to-Monthly
Air your duvet outside in dry weather for 15-30 minutes. This helps minimize dust and keep the eiderdown airy.
General care and storage
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To the extent possible, minimize moisture in the room where you keep your eiderdown duvet, e.g., avoid drying your laundry there.
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Avoid lying on top of your eiderdown duvet, frequent and extended compression is tough on the delicate and airy eiderdown.
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If you need to store away your eiderdown duvet, remove the duvet cover and pack the duvet loosely into a breathable cotton bag (do not use plastic) and store it in a cool dry place.
Washing of eiderdown duvets
In general, we advice against machine washing of eiderdown duvets and comforters. It is important that the eiderdown maintain their natural oils, as they keep the down elastic and extend its lifespan. However, if cleaning is absolutely necessary, we recommend bringing the eiderdown duvet to a professional cleaning service. The duvet should be washed in a spacious machine on a gentle program at 30°C with a small amount high-quality down soap. After washing, it is important to completely dry the eiderdown duvet in a large tumble drier on a gentle program with a couple of balls with soft surfaces to massage the down and fluff it up. The moisture will want to stay inside ‘pockets’ in the down and therefore the balls are important. The drying will take several hours, depending on the size of the duvet. Once the surface is dry, it can be helpful to place the eiderdown duvet inside a clean duvet cover before continuing drying. This helps protect the casing around the down during the drying process.
Service of eiderdown duvets
As mentioned earlier, eiderdown duvets can last for decades, but like all used items, they will eventually show signs of wear. The casing fabric will often wear out before the eiderdown itself, and in those situations the down can be transferred to a new casing, a service we offer to all of our duvets.
We hope that by adopting these simple tips, you and your duvet will have a long and happy companionship.
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