In an effort to remove urine stains from my featherbed I soaked it in my tub. I hung it outside to dry, then replaced it on the bed. It has a horrible smell. Is there something I can do to remove the smell? Sharon from PA. You can get it at any pet store. Let it sit in there for at least an hour. No need to rinse it out. Hang the feather bed on the line until it is dry. Hopefully, this should get rid of the smell. If you are unable to go through the whole process again, spray it down with the enzyme mixture.
The enzymes eat the bacteria that cause the smell. Advertisement - Susan. You can also find enzyme stain remover at your local janitor supply store, sometimes cheaper than the pet store.
Does anyone have a estimate price for getting a down feather topper full dry cleaned? I'm not confident in my ability to wash it myself and I've had it for almost 10 years. Just trying to get an estimate before trying to take it to the dry cleaner. I'm a college student so I only work part time, but would love to get it dry cleaned before winter gets here. Every city is going to be different. Best option is to put call around to a few dry cleaners in your town and get estimates.
If yours isn't dry clean only, and says it can be washed. The least expensive way would be to take it to a laundromat and use one of their big machines and wash it on delicate. Use two rinse cycles if you can to get all the suds out and if the directions permit it, dry it in the dryer with a few tennis balls on a the lowest heat setting it offers.
Start with 30 minutes and then add in 15 minute increments if you can, until it is dry. Even after it is dry, don't put it on the bed the same day--drape it over a the couch or between chairs overnight in a clean dry area away from pets. Ideally, if you had a hot sunny day Indian summer hang it outside, but that isn't always possible. Also not good if you have allergies!
I took my sons sleeping bag to the laundromat because my machine wasnt big enough. I dropped it off because I didnt want to spend the time there. First you will have to look at the tags on your topper to see if it dry clean only or if it is washable.
Call any local dry cleaners and ask about their prices for dry clean and laundry. These have VERY different fill, construction, weight, and care requirements. Select personalised ads.
Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Project Overview. Featured Video. Materials High-efficiency, low-suds detergent. Warning Do not use fabric softener on feather or down pillows because it can coat the down and reduce the amount of fluff in the pillow.
Tips for Washing Feather Bed Pillows Wash feather pillows on a low-humidity, sunny day for quicker drying. Do not air-dry feather pillows outside on a humid day. Always use a washable pillow cover to keep the feather pillow as clean as possible. Change and wash pillowcases and pillow covers at least weekly. Keep feather pillows as dry as possible.
Never sleep on a feather pillow with wet hair. To freshen feather pillows, place them in a tumble dryer on low heat or the air cycle for 10 minutes. Show Full Article. Your Privacy Rights. And damp feathers can mold and deteriorate, which doesn't make for sweet dreams. If your feather bed is enclosed in a cover, then remove and wash according to directions. Now shake and fluff the feather bed, releasing any loose feathers and distributing the bulk.
Using the fabric attachment on your vacuum-cleaner hose, give your feather bed a good vacuuming, sucking up feathers that have escaped and any dust mites that are lurking about. Flip and vacuum the other side. Add one cup hot water and one cup vinegar to a spray bottle, and spritz all over the feather bed. Fluff the bed and then spray again. Vinegar is naturally antibacterial and helps clean and refresh the fabric of the feather bed and the feathers inside. When you first get your new feather bed, it will fluff up for some time after being compressed for shipping.
Gently shake your new feather bed and air it out to help it fluff up. The more you fluff, flip and rotate your feather bed, the better it will feel.
When you change your sheets, just grab a corner and shake the feather bed like the old parachute in gym class. Since feather beds are too big even for most commercial laundry machines, it can be hard to wash them and it often costs less to buy a new one.
Treat it like an extension of your mattress and prevent damage from spills and stains by using a feather bed protector or mattress pad.
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