"Washable" down throws
I bought a couple of down throw blankets which, according to the catalog description, are "machine washable". Now that I have them, the tags say "machine washable in commercial washers". What would happen if I put them in my washer?
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I think it's size. I have front loaders, they seem to handle stuff without going off balanced. I had a top loader large capacity that did well until kids loaded it off-balance too many times. My new washer (and most commercial washers)hey have no agitator but go round and round with clothes..
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I've always washed all my goose down comforters but only once in my machine at home. It puffed way up and it caused the water to overflow when I did it in my machine so now I take them to the LaundryMat.
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Aaaarrggghhh!!!
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B2Y, I have a couple of down throws that measure 50 x 60 that I keep on our recliners during the winter. I machine wash them at least 2 times each winter. I have had no problem washing them in my top loading machine. I just keep them punched down while the water fills. To dry them I put a couple of tennis balls in the dryer to help fluff them back out.
If the ones you have are queen size... a commercial washer and dryer would be best. |
That's what they are, small recliner-size throws! I was just glaring at them, but it sounds like the world might not be coming to an end after all...
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I LOVE my Down-filled Lap size 60 x 50 duvats. Got mine at Restoration Hardware. Where's you get yours?
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Sierra Trading Post! I think they were $16 each, and it was a free shipping deal. :D I love Sierra Trading Post!
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you should be safe to use a top loader for such a small blanket. if it were king sized, you may have an issue.
When you chuck them in the dryer, throw in a couple of tennis balls to refluff the down, and redistribute the feathers. nothing like a clean blankie. :cool: |
I bought mine at Costco in 2000! So that means they have been washed/dried at least 18 times. :D I have a green one and DH has a blue one. Those things have traveled literally across country with us. As far as I know haven't lost a feather yet :cool:.
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