cherrio

I wash mine. downside is feathers that poke thru-can clog the filter in the front loading washer; so as was said-laundrymat is a good idea and with balls to help fluff it.

rosiewell

I put mine in the washing machine and then I fluff it up on a line!

nana2madmax

I also wash mine in the washing machine and dry in the dryer, adding 3 tennis balls to keep it from bunching up. It takes a few times through the dryer before it is completely dry. I remove it from the dryer and shake it out before adding back for the next cycle.

quilt1950

This. I usually also drape it over an unused bed for awhile, to make sure it is completely dry. We only use them in the winter, so it gets stored on a shelf in the summer, and I want to make sure it is really dry.

caspharm

I use a duvet to minimize how much I need to wash the comforter. However most polyester and some down (I have one made by Pacific Coast - were sold at Costco and on QVC as Northern Nights) comforters can be washed in a washing machine. I wash and dry mine in my large capacity washer and dryer. I also add the washer balls to keep it from shifting.

Mine is also used only in winter and stored in the summer.

Does yours have a label with care instructions, since some do need to be dry cleaned.

barri1

I have always had down comforters, and pillows. I wash them, and dry them with tennis balls, and sneakers. They take a long time to dry, but I will air dry them, and then fluff them up in the dryer. I also use duvet covers, or as Edie mentioned, I sew sheets together, and I'm good to go. I don't use a top sheet, as it ends up in a ball. I also have a dog that sleeps on top, so the duvet cover protects the comforter.

Sew Krazy Girl

Thank you all for your suggestions. I will go ahead and take it to the Laundromat along with a tennis shoe - LOL. And, I'll take Edie's advise and make a duvet for it. I only put it on the bed during the winter months anyway. It doesn't really get that cold here but I like it's warmth and it helps with heating costs. Thanks again.

patski

I wash mine too and always put a couple of tennis balls in the dryer, it makes the comforter fluffy

judi wess

I think the pioneers hung their quilts and bed covers outside on a sunny/breezy day to freshen them.

Tothill

I wash feather, down and feather and down pillows and all our down and down and feather duvets regularly. At least 2 times per year they all get washed.

I would much rather sleep with clean bedding, even if it does take time to dry.

We use Duvet covers an all the duvets.