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Are down-and-feather-filled duvets and pillows washable?

Following the care instructions, down-and-feather-filled duvets can be washed at the temperatures indicated on the label using a mild detergent. Please, dry completely, best tumble-dry. In any case, follow the instructions on the label.
 
Pillows can even be washed in a standard washing machine (standard washing machine: load between 6-8 kg) at up to 60 oC using a mild detergent (following the care instructions.) Please, dry completely, best tumble-dry.
Following the care instructions, down-and-feather-filled duvets can be washed at the temperatures indicated on the label using a mild detergent. Please, dry completely, best tumble-dry. In any case, follow the instructions on the label.
 
Pillows can even be washed in a standard washing machine (standard washing machine: load between 6-8 kg) at up to 60 oC using a mild detergent (following the care instructions.) Please, dry completely, best tumble-dry. Due to their volume, down and feather duvets should better be cleaned in a commercial laundry or at bedfeather cleaners´.
 
Usually, duvets consisting of two or three single duvets which can be attached together are separated before they are washed. Thus, you can wash them in a standard washing machine.
 
Use a mild detergent (e. g. gentle detergent suitable for wool) or a special detergent for down. Do not use any optical brighteners because they might harm the filling material. Mild detergents which are suitable for wool can perfectly be used to wash down and feathers too, because they consist of the same base material: keratin.
Please, follow the temperatures and care instructions reported on the label.

It is most important to dry the bedding articles completely and thoroughly.
 
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What temperatures are appropriate to wash down-and-feather-filled bedding products?

In general it is advised to follow the temperatures indicated on the label. When washing the bedding products do not exceed the temperatures reported on the label. Some down- and -feather- filled duvets are washable at 40o C, others can be washed at 60o C.
In general it is advised to follow the temperatures indicated on the label. When washing the bedding products do not exceed the temperatures reported on the label. Some down- and -feather- filled duvets are washable at 40o C, others can be washed at 60o C. Bedding articles which have been finished in a special way and are washable at about 95o C come on offer as well.
 

Patients suffering from an allergy to house- dust- mites should ensure that their bedding articles are washable at 95o C.

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Do bedding products suitable for house-dust-mite-allergy sufferers have to be washable at 95°C?

Bedding products for house-dust-mite-allergy sufferers should be washable at not less than 60°C (follow care instructions on the label). Allergens are removed during each washing cycle. To remove the mites, however, temperatures of at least 60°C are necessary.
The Association of German Allergists (ÄDA) recommends to these patients to regularly wash their duvets, bed linen etc. at at least 60°C.
Bedding products for house-dust-mite-allergy sufferers should be washable at not less than 60°C (follow care instructions on the label). Allergens are removed during each washing cycle. To remove the mites, however, temperatures of at least 60°C are necessary.
The Association of German Allergists (ÄDA) recommends to these patients to regularly wash their duvets, bed linen etc. at at least 60°C.
 
 
To this, the following is stated in the guideline of the coalition allergy prevention (Aktionsbündnis Allergieprävention):
"Bedding should be washed at temperatures of at least 55°C (...), preferably at temperatures exceeding 60°C (...). A study performed by Stazi et al. could establish a protective effect in wheezing patients [whistling noise during the expiration phase] when the linens were washed at temperatures exceeding 60°C (...). At this temperature, maximum decrease in mite concentration could be observed in comparison with lower temperatures“.
 
  • Source: Borowski, C./Schäfer, T.: Allergieprävention. Evidenzbasierte und konsentierte Leitlinie. München 2005

 

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My pillow has an unpleasant smell after it has been washed. What might be the reason for this?

The reason why for instance pillows develop an unpleasant smell after they have been washed and dried, might be that the down and feathers have not been dried completely. In this case it is advisable to wash them again and dry them thoroughly until they are completely dry.
 

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The reason why for instance pillows develop an unpleasant smell after they have been washed and dried, might be that the down and feathers have not been dried completely. In this case it is advisable to wash them again and dry them thoroughly until they are completely dry.
 

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Do I have to wash my new down and feather duvet before initial use?

No. Top-quality down- and- feather-filled duvets and pillows have been processed in such a manner that they can be used immediately. The DAUNASAN® / DOWNAFRESH®, brand documents that the filling has been processed with respect to hygienic aspects. The NOMITE brand proves that the product is suitable for persons suffering from an allergy to house-dust-mites.
 

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No. Top-quality down- and- feather-filled duvets and pillows have been processed in such a manner that they can be used immediately. The DAUNASAN® / DOWNAFRESH®, brand documents that the filling has been processed with respect to hygienic aspects. The NOMITE brand proves that the product is suitable for persons suffering from an allergy to house-dust-mites.
 

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