Secrets to Caring for Your Luxury Down Bedding

Protect the Comfort You Fell in Love With

Remember how your bedding felt the day it arrived? Pillows were plush and supportive, your comforter was billowy and cloud-soft and slipping into bed felt like stepping into a luxury retreat. Over time, even the highest quality bedding needs care to maintain that just-like-new comfort.

If your once-fluffy pillow now feels flat or your comforter seems to have lost its loft, you're not alone. Down-filled bedding naturally compresses with nightly use and will eventually need a refresh. The good news? With the right care, you can restore that original luxury feel and extend the life of your bedding.

Why Luxury Bedding Needs Extra Care

Down absorbs water during washing, making it heavier and more time-intensive to clean than other types of bedding. You’ll need a bit of patience, but the payoff is a freshly rejuvenated pillow or comforter that performs like new.

Pro Tip: Rushing the process with high heat or skipping spin cycles can cause damage to the fill, shorten the life of your bedding, and reduce loft.

Restful Nights’ Care Secrets

1. Fluffing Without Washing
Need a quick refresh between washes?

• Place your pillow or comforter in the dryer on the air fluff setting with a damp washcloth.

• Add a clean tennis ball or dryer ball to help redistribute the fill and restore loft.

• Run for 45–60 minutes. Your bedding will emerge refreshed and fluffed.

2. Restore Pillow Loft with a Smaller Protector
Try placing your pillow inside a slightly smaller cotton pillow protector. The snug fit gives the pillow a plumper feel, which is perfect for a quick boost without replacing the insert.

When It’s Time to Wash

Still feeling flat or limp even after fluffing? These signs mean it's time to wash:

• Your pillow doesn’t bounce back with a quick fluff.

• Your comforter looks dull and deflated, even after shaking.

• You notice more down escaping from seams, showing up on clothing, furniture, or even your pet.

Washing Down Bedding at Home

• Use a large-capacity washer (front loaders are best).

• Wash with a gentle detergent on warm or hot water (as noted on the care label).

• Run an extra spin cycle to remove excess water.

• Dry thoroughly on low heat, checking frequently and adding dryer balls for better airflow.

Drying can take up to 6 hours for larger items like king comforters. Be patient and avoid high heat, which can damage the delicate down clusters.

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