The Benefits Of Dry Cleaning A Down Comforter
Dry cleaning a down comforter is easy at Hometown Cleaners. With more than sixty years of experience doing professional dry cleaning, we know what is required to care for down-filled items. Sourced from the very soft undercoat of geese and ducks, down is naturally breathable and insulating, with remarkable sweat-wicking abilities.
Consumer research on the best down comforter highlighted that the down was ethically sourced. Is purchasing ethically certified products important to you? There are various certifications, including the Responsible Down Standard (RDS), so look for the identifying labels when buying a down comforter. Quality down products deserve professional cleaning. What are the benefits of dry cleaning your down comforter at Hometown Cleaners?
It Prevents Shrinking
Purchasing a high-quality down feather duvet is a financial investment. Read the care instructions before washing the comforter, as several manufacturers require their products to be dry cleaned. Many quality down comforters are made with highly stain-resistant materials, and using a dry cleaning service prolongs the lifespan of these items. It prevents shrinking and does not strip the down clusters of their natural oils.
Synthetic comforters can be washed at home by following the washing instructions. They should not shrink if you wash and dry them at the temperatures indicated on the care label.
Your Washing Machine Doesn't Suffer
Do you have queen- or king-size comforters and duvets that require cleaning? They need to be washed in an extra-large capacity, front-loading washer and dryer set. The additional space allows bulky items to spread during the wash, opening up the feathers for a good clean.
Comforters become heavy when wet, and the front-loading ability makes it easier to move them from the washer to the dryer. In a machine designed for bulk drying, the wet clumps of feathers will dry more quickly as they have room to move around, allowing more air to flow through. Save your washing machine and bring your down comforters to Hometown Cleaners for washing and drying in our industrial-sized machines.
It Saves You A Lot Of Time
Washing down comforters at home can be time-consuming, even when they fit into your washer. Although many machines can rebalance an uneven load, it does not always work well with bulky items. You might have to stay close to the laundry room to stop the load, move it around and restart it. Why spend this time on washing when you can do other things like attending your children’s sports events?
Did you know Hometown Cleaners has a free pick-up and delivery service? Request this service online, and we will contact you to make the necessary arrangements. It will save you a lot of time.
It Improves The Texture Of Your Comforter
Are you using a duvet cover over your down comforter? They allow you to change the décor in your room and protect the duvet, so you don’t have to wash it too often. Most quality down comforters are made with a sewn-through box construction or a baffle box construction. Box construction creates pockets of fill that keeps the down evenly distributed. Dry cleaning a down comforter improves the down texture by allowing it to move around during the cleaning process, increasing its loft.
Your Comforter Gets The Best Clean Possible
At Hometown Cleaners, we don’t use harsh chemicals in our dry cleaning process, but take proper care with all down comforters. We do spot cleaning where necessary and use only hypoallergenic, biodegradable solvents and detergents in our state-of-the-art dry cleaning and washing machines.
In support of sustainability efforts, we redesigned and implemented new systems over the past several years that generate less waste and use less energy. Our mild detergents are easier on your skin, the items we clean and the environment. With Hometown Cleaners, your comforter gets the best clean possible.
We offer professional dry cleaning and laundry services in nine convenient locations across the Treasure Coast, Jupiter and Juno Beach, Florida. Have you been on a ski trip and need to clean your down jackets? Do you need dry cleaning a down comforter? Contact Hometown Cleaners today.
