• Wash separately.
    • Machine wash cold/delicate cycle.
    • Do not bleach.
    • Tumble dry low.
    • Press with warm iron. 

Wool Blankets

Pay close attention to the label. Non-washable wool must be professionally dry cleaned. But, if the label says "Washable Wool" or "Superwash Wool," it can be machine washed, either cool or warm, on gentle cycle. It has a finish on it that makes the wool stiff at first, but after washing, the wool softens. Avoid the dryer, however. Superwash does not mean superdry! Also, machines with rough agitations may contribute to shrinkage; that's why we stress gentle cycle.

For washable wool:

    • Machine wash in gentle cycle.

    • Do not use bleach.

    • Tumble dry at low setting. 

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    • Hang double over clothes line and air dry. 

Down Comforters

• We recommend using a washable comforter cover. Down quilts should not be washed or dry cleaned too often. Keep them fresh by airing them out in summer, preferably after a thunderstorm when the air is full of ozone. (How's that for an unusual tip!) You see, ozone restores the lanolin around the down, which in return, restores the down.

• Pay close attention to the care label. Down can be machine washed or dry cleaned. But whichever method you use, be sure that the comforter is very clean when the process is over. Otherwise the down filling will not reloft properly and lose its insulating ability. If this occurs, reclean it right away.

• Queen size and king size down comforters are too bulky for most home washers and dryers. We recommend you use the oversized machines available in most laundromats.

• To spot clean a down comforter, soak the area in a very mild detergent until as much of the spot can be removed as possible. Resist the temptation to rub the spot. Let it dry in a warm place. 

• When washing down comforters, use mild detergent and warm water. Wet down is very heavy. So be careful when transferring to the dryer. Lift, don't pull. 

• Dry thoroughly at low heat, with clean canvas sneakers or tennis balls (yes, really) to reloft the down in the drying process. Be sure the comforter is completely dry before storing. Otherwise the down can rot!

• Down needs a "breathable" fabric container and storage in a dry place. Never store in plastic bags.

Flannel Cotton Sheets

As you probably know, a certain amount of pilling will occur. This is nothing to be alarmed about. It will diminish with each wash and it does not affect durability.

    • Wash before use to minimize excess fibers shedding onto other fabrics.

    • Machine wash warm.

    • Use non-chlorine bleach, tumble dry low. Do not overdry.

    • Use only warm iron. 

Percale Cotton Sheets

    • Machine wash warm. 

    • Use only non-chlorine bleach, as needed.

    • Tumble dry low heat; remove promptly from dryer.

    • Press with warm iron.

Towels

    • Machine wash warm.

    • Wash dark colors separately.

    • Tumble dry at medium temperature.

    • Avoid bleach. Use non-chlorine bleach on colored towels when needed.

    • Do not use fabric softener. (Contrary to what you may think, it actually reduces absorbency.)

    • Household hint: Add 1/4-1/2 cup of white vinegar to the rinse water to dispel soap residue.

Wool Mattress Pads

Think of your wool mattress pad as a fine, pure wool blanket. It simply does not need frequent cleaning. When cleaning is necessary, we recommend hand washing.

    • Place pad in bath using lukewarm water and a wool shampoo.

    • Rinse.

    • Spin out excess water in washing machine.

    • Line dry or use "cold air/air fluff" cycle in dryer. 

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    • Dry clean professionally.