Washing your Hex Valley Down products
Contrary to popular thoughts, duvets and pillows needn’t be washed on a yearly basis and sleeping bags only as often as obtaining soils and stains with use. The use of appropriate linen will help keep it clean for longer. As a rule of thumb, stick to a 5 yearly cycle. This may be a tedious task which when needed, we can gladly assist. When we clean your used pillow, we remove the fill to wash separately and then refill a brand-new casing. However, if you’re up for cleaning it yourself, then choose a hot and dry day and start early as you’ll need enough time for washing and proper drying especially if you do not have a tumble drier. Please note to never have any Hex Valley Down products cleaned by dry cleaners as their detergents could contain chemicals harmful to your filling.
- Firstly, check your product for any tears, otherwise you’ll end up losing a lot of filling during the washing process.
- Treat any spots or stains with Vanish stain remover. (waste vanish)
- Wash your duvets, sleeping bags and pillows separately in a washing machine.
- Use only Woollite or Golden Product’s Super 10 as detergent, do not add ordinary detergent or fabric softeners which could ruin the down- and feathers’ natural properties.
- Only wash on a cold and gently cycle, give it an additional rinse and then use the spinning cycle to drain excess moisture.
- Dry your products in a tumble dryer on low heat until it is completely dry, shaking it every 15 minutes to loosen any lumps. Adding 2 or 3 tennis balls will help fluff and spread the down.
- Please make sure your product is completely dry before using it again. Any moisture might cause unpleasant smells and lumps.