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What care instructions apply to duvets and pillows made of natural materials?

Good sleep is promoted by being comfortable in your bed, with clean and fresh bed textiles. Each material has unique properties to give you a comfortable sleep. To make your bedroom textiles in natural materials last longer, it is a good idea to air your duvets and pillows often, wash them at up to 60°C, and buy a pillow cover that protects against stains and dirt. Remember to tumble dry freshly washed bed linen immediately after washing until the filling is completely dry, preferably with tennis balls or dryer balls.

Sleeping well can be the difference between a good and a great day! By taking care of your bed textiles, you can extend their lifespan and preserve the comfortable feeling. When you buy new products, it can take a few days for roll-packed duvets and pillows that have been pressed together for transport to regain the right shape and fluffiness. It's also good to know that down and feathers have a natural smell that disappears once you've unpacked them and aired them out for a while.
Below you will find some care instructions for your bed textiles in natural materials.
  • Air your duvets and pillows often. 
  • You can wash all IKEA duvets and pillows at 60°C, which is the temperature at which mites die. Follow the washing instructions carefully so that your duvets and pillows are kept clean of mites and dirt. When washing duvets and pillows made of down, you should only use a third of the normal amount of detergent, and they should be washed separately.
  • Once you have washed the duvets and pillows, they should be tumble dried until the filling is completely dry. Putting a few tennis balls in the dryer will keep the filling moving and dry more efficiently. This way, the duvets and pillows become fluffy again and dry faster. Of course, the balls should not stain.
  • Your pillows will last longer if you use a pillow cover that protects against stains and dirt.
  • Mites thrive in damp, warm and dark environments. Therefore, when you wake up in the morning, you should air out duvets and pillows so that any moisture can evaporate before putting them back in bed.
 
 

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