How to maintain a down quilt

Usually in winter, people prefer to cover themselves with down quilts. This kind of quilt is lighter than other quilts, so people will not feel particularly heavy when covering their bodies with it. The most important thing is that this kind of quilt has very good warmth retention, so it is liked by many people. However, this kind of quilt also has certain disadvantages, that is, it is very difficult to maintain. Many people don’t know how to clean the dust and some mites on the quilt.

One press: Relax and flatten the duvet, let it recover naturally for three minutes, then press the duvet with your hands, and then release your hands. If it can quickly bounce back to its original shape, it is a good product.

Second touch: Use touch and pinch to test its softness, and check whether there are complete small hair pieces or overly large and thick long hair pieces, feather tubes, etc. If it feels soft and has intact small hair pieces, it is an authentic product.

Three pats: Pat the quilt hard to see if there is any dust spilling out. The less dust spilled, the better.

Four: Rub the quilt with both hands. If plush comes out, it means the fabric is imitation plush and should not be purchased.

Smell: Take a few deep breaths close to the duvet. If there is no peculiar smell, it is a good product.

Six. Weigh: Weigh the duvet with your hand and observe its size. The lighter and larger the size, the better.

■Maintenance knowledge

1. Wear a duvet cover when using. If it is dirty, the down duvet should be sent to a dry cleaner, while a general fiber duvet can be directly machine washed.

2. The fabric of the down quilt has been treated with down-proof treatment, and down will come out from even small holes. Therefore, be careful when using it to avoid the quilt being cut by sharp objects.

3. Choose good weather and hang the quilt in a well-ventilated place without direct sunlight to dry. The best time is between 10 am and 3 pm.

So try to cover the down quilt with a cover when using it, so that you can ensure that the inside will not get dirty. If it gets dirty, it will be very troublesome. Only in this way can the down quilt be sent to the dry cleaner for cleaning. After cleaning, it must be dried in the sun, otherwise the down quilt will be uncomfortable to cover. It is best to dry it in a place without direct sunlight.