Planning ahead and a little between seasons care will preserve your toasty comforter for years of enjoyment. In these lazy hazy days of summer, most of us aren’t thinking much about the cold winter nights. But within a few months, the nights will once again be chilly enough to pull out your beloved down comforter. It’s always a good idea to clean and thoroughly dry your comforter before packing it away. To keep the comforter fresh, consider hanging out on the line on a sunny day during the summer. The sunlight will bleach out the fabric and make the white brighter. It will also air out the comforter and freshen it up.
When putting a comforter away, it should be folded at two square-lengths and either wrapped in an old flat sheet with the ends twist-tied shut or in a special comforter bag, which resembles a sleeping bag carry case. Never use a plastic bag to store your comforter as this allows moisture to build up. Don’t put dryer sheets, mothballs or other items of this type in the bag with the comforter. Finally, store it a cool, dark location as heat and light can discolor the fabric.
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