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How often does a bed comforter needed to be washed?

I know that sheets and linens need to be cleaned regularly, but washing the comforter can be cumbersome. How often does a big comforter need to be washed?
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lgalatea
lgalatea
October 20, 2009 06:46 PM
That depends on if you sleep with the comforter or not, whether the comforter is used with a top sheet, whether you have pets, and whether or not you are "active" in bed. If you have pets who sleep in your bed or if you entertain in your bed often, it should be washed weekly. If you protect it with sheets or blankets during use, you can wash it twice a month. If you remove it from the bed and do not use it except to cover the bed during the day, wash it monthly. If it's too big, consider taking it to the laundromat.
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unwirklich
unwirklich
October 20, 2009 10:31 PM
You can get a duvet to make washing easier as the cover is removable, they also make comforter covers now I think, with one I'd say the blanket itself only needs to be washed about once a month(note: a real devut however cannot and should not be washed only it's cover), without I wash mine every week and a half. I also have a toddler and crumbs though.
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pats
pats
October 20, 2009 10:43 PM
once per year minimum!

Once per quarter(3 months) would be a great!
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mattanswer
mattanswer
October 21, 2009 03:44 AM
I always go by my mom's rule. Once every three months.
Be careful not to let it go too long without washing otherwise you may actually get bed-bugs.
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an260069
an260069
October 21, 2009 07:36 AM
When it comes to dirty sheets, nothing's dirty unless you can SEE the stains.

However, that's just my opinion.
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xds
xds
October 26, 2009 12:23 AM
I'd actually have to say once every 2 weeks, especially lately to combat things like dust mites and germs.
And with the H1N1 flu going around can you really take ANY chances ?

The more you wash your sheets and comforters the better.

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@XDS
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