Do you know how to wash and maintain these quilts?

How to wash and maintain the quilt

The autumn rain brings a chill. The night after the Cold Dew is as cold as water. Only when you cover yourself with a quilt can you feel a little warmth. Quilts have become a necessity for people to keep warm. Common quilts on the market include: cotton quilts, chemical fiber quilts, silk quilts, wool quilts, down quilts, etc. The thermal insulation effect of quilts deteriorates after long-term use. Whether a quilt can be washed, how to wash it, and how to maintain it depends on the fabric and filling of the quilt.

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quilt

The filling of a quilt is cotton wool, which cannot be washed directly with water. Otherwise, the cotton wool will clump and harden, and it will be difficult to restore it to its pre-wash state, thus losing its use value. If the quilt core is dirty or stained, you can use a damp cloth mixed with neutral soap to wipe off the stain. The smaller the area, the easier it is to wipe. The quilt core can be exposed to the sun. During the drying process, you can pat the quilt core slightly to remove dust from the quilt core, and it will become more fluffy, soft, and warmer to cover. However, you cannot pat it hard with tools such as sticks, because the cotton wool is mostly short fibers, which can easily cause fiber breakage and reduce its thermal insulation performance.

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Chemical fiber quilt

Most synthetic fiber quilts are polyester filament quilts, and their three-dimensional spiral curling structure forms a spring-like hole structure. The more holes there are, the better the thermal insulation effect, air permeability, and resilience. Synthetic fiber quilts can be washed directly with water or machine washed, and can be dehydrated in the washing machine. Dry cleaning is not recommended. They should be laid flat to dry, and cannot be hung to dry as they are prone to deformation.

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Silk quilt

Silk quilts are filled with silk floss. Washing or dry cleaning is not recommended. Washing can easily cause shrinkage, and dry cleaning can easily damage the amino acid structure. Drying in a cool, ventilated place is not recommended. Avoid exposure to the sun. Ultraviolet rays in the light can damage the amino acid structure, causing the silk to turn yellow or even break the silk fibers. During the drying process, you can shake the silk quilt vigorously to make the silk fibers fluffy and restore elasticity, which has a better thermal insulation effect. However, there are also silk quilts marked with water washing on the market. Wash strictly according to the care label and lay them flat to dry during the drying process to avoid deformation.

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Wool Quilt

Wool quilts use natural wool as filling material, which has good elasticity and moisture absorption properties. Generally, they cannot be washed with water, and are prone to shrinkage and deformation after washing. If there is a washable mark on the wool quilt, you cannot use detergents containing biological enzymes when washing. It is recommended to use silk wool detergents, because enzyme detergents will decompose proteins and damage the wool quilt. Drying is allowed. Dry in a cool place for a short time and avoid exposure to the sun, otherwise the oil in the wool will change, it is easy to stink, the elasticity of the wool fiber will also be easily reduced, and the thermal insulation effect will be worse.

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Down Quilt

Down quilts are filled with duck and goose belly down, which has good fluffy performance. They are light in weight and have good thermal insulation effects, and are deeply loved by consumers. They can be washed with water, but it is not recommended to wash them frequently. If they are washed too frequently, it may cause the quilt to become lumpy. Generally, they can be washed once every two years. Dry cleaning agents used for dry cleaning will destroy the grease on the surface of the down, which can easily cause the fabric and down to age, affecting the thermal insulation effect and the appearance of the quilt. After washing, lay them flat and dry them thoroughly to avoid the down from clumping. If clumping occurs, you can pat them apart.

If a quilt is used for a long time, you will feel that its warmth retention is gradually getting worse. The thermal insulation effect can be improved by increasing the frequency of drying the quilt. Generally, the quilt should be dried once every 15 to 30 days. When using the quilt, please note that silk quilts, down quilts, and wool quilts are not suitable for asthma patients. These animal fiber quilts are prone to breed bacteria, mold and other microorganisms. Asthma patients are sensitive to microorganisms, which can easily cause recurrence of the disease.

Editor-in-charge: Liu Dan