There are some that claim that a change is as good as a holiday. Does this apply to inanimates as well as humans? The answer is inconclusive but the hypothesis is that yes, all sorts of duvets (down duvets, feather duvets, wool duvets) also need a change every so often. This is good for them and it’s good for the duvet covers: it allows the duvet cover to ‘breathe’ a bit and similarly it allows the duvet a break from any particular cover.
There are various ways that this change can be effected but not all these methods are equally effective. Some people struggle to change the duvet – the material and corners may present too much effort. Here’s a primer on how to get the best change out of your duvet.
The first step is to clear the bed of everything that will go into the wash. This can be covers, sheets and pillowcase covers. This task ensures your bed be free from obstacles. It is even more important to do this if you have a large bed.
The second step has to do with the duvet itself. It’s possible that there are a few schools of thought on this issue but there’s one method that gives the best results: turn the duvet cover inside out. This may sound strange to someone who is not used to this particular method but it works wonderfully.
Steps 3 and 4 need some co-ordinating skills that are absent from the first two steps. Grab onto the duvet’s two corners that correspond with the two corners of the duvet cover. Match up everything to where it is supposed to be but try to keep a firm grip on the duvet’s corners. If everything is done correctly the duvet should easily fall into place.
Step 5 might require help from someone: this is where the duvet needs to be pulled into place. The other option is to shake the duvet into place. This ensures ease of manoeuvrability and it also ensures it is easy to close all the buttons or poppers. A final shake may be a good idea as this smoothes out any bumps.
The final step is to enjoy a well-deserved rest in your bed that now sports a down duvet in a fresh duvet cover.
Author bio:
The White Company wrote this article on how to change your duvet’s cover in six easy steps.