Airing the quilt! Remember to air your quilt in frosty or cloudy weather – never in direct sunlight as it can damage the natural lanolin layer which protects down and feathers.
Washing
We spend 1/3 of our lives in bed without thinking about the maintenance of our quilts and pillows. Every night we give off more than ½ litre liquid, some via exhalation air, but most in the form of perspiration.
Some of the perspiration is absorbed by the quilt and the pillow, which causes the down and feathers to gradually become lumpy. The quilt feels heavier and its insulating qualities are reduced.
No product tolerates water better than down and feathers from geese and ducks – indeed, these birds spend more time in the water than on land!
Furthermore, the quilt and pillow cases are made of 100% cotton and are washable.
Wash the down quilt in a 7 kg washing machine at 60oC. Spin-dry it well and tumble-dry it with a shoe or a couple of tennis balls at 80-90oC often up to 3-4 hours. Take the quilt out of the machi-ne and shake it during the drying process.
Pillows can be washed in an ordinary 5 kg washing machine.
Use approx. 1/3 of the normal amount of detergent – which must be enzyme-free.
