With the arrival of warm weather, it’s time to say goodbye to the warm winter duvet. Many think the only solution is a professional laundry, but, with the right precautions, you can achieve impeccable results right in your own home .
The secret is choosing the right program that combines temperature and spin suitable for duvets. Not sure which one to start? The hOn app will suggest one for you.
What to know before washing your duvet in the washing machine
Before you put everything in the basket, follow these essential steps:
- Check the label: check the washing instructions. If you can’t figure them out, use hOn’s Label Scanner , which reads the symbols and suggests the right program.
- Inspect the seams: Make sure there are no holes where feathers or stuffing could escape.
- Check your washing machine’s capacity, especially if the duvet is very large. hOn’s virtual scale can help you solve this dilemma.
- The ball trick: Place two or three clean tennis balls or Care+Protect balls in the drum (whether in the washing machine or dryer). These will help keep the filling soft and fluffy, preventing it from clumping.
Choosing the right program for wash the duvet in the washing machine
Washing your duvet in the washing machine is possible, provided you follow certain precautions regarding temperature and spin speed.
- The ideal temperature is between 30° and 40° so as not to stress the fabrics.
- Choosing the spin cycle is the most delicate step: don’t go below 800 rpm to avoid soaking the fabric, and don’t exceed 1000 rpm to avoid ruining the feathers and creating permanent creases in the outer fabric.
Not sure which one to start? The hOn app will tell you.
Do you have a Candy, Hoover, or Haier washing machine or dryer? In the hOn app, you’ll find additional programs, including some dedicated exclusively to duvets or bulky items.
Simply browse the program list or use the Guided Wash feature : select what you need to wash and hOn will suggest the right program .
The best part? By connecting your Candy, Hoover, or Haier appliances to the hOn app, you can:
- start programs directly from the app,
- setting the time that’s most convenient for you
- following hOn’s suggestions to take advantage of the lowest energy costs, thanks to the Eco Schedule feature .
Now the duvet is ready for next winter
Once washed and (most importantly) perfectly dry, it’s time to put it to rest:
- Avoid airtight plastic: If possible, use cotton or non-woven fabric bags. The duvet needs to “breathe” to maintain its elasticity.
- Vacuum packing? Be careful: If you’re short on space, vacuum packing is a godsend, but remember that squeezing the feathers too tightly for several months could reduce their volume. If you use it, once you’ve reopened it in the fall, leave it out in the open for a whole day.
- A touch of freshness: Place a sachet of lavender or cedarwood in the bag to protect it from moths and give it a clean scent that you’ll find again next year.
Wash your duvet at home with hOn
With these simple steps, you now know how to machine wash your duvet and keep it soft, clean, and ready for next year without having to go to the dry cleaners.
With the hOn app , washing and drying become convenient and smart, making everything much easier. Do you have a Candy, Hoover, or Haier washing machine? Connect it to the hOn app and find the right program for your duvet!
