How Often Should You Clean Your Comforter, Duvet, and Bedding? A Summer Refresh Guide
Summer is the perfect time to freshen up your bedroom, and your comforter, duvet, and bedding are often the most overlooked items in the house. Between warmer nights, more sweat, open windows, and the extra dust and allergens of the season, your bedding works harder in summer than you might think. Here is a simple guide to how often you should clean each piece, and when a professional is the smart choice.
Sheets and pillowcases should be washed every one to two weeks, and weekly in summer or if you have allergies or asthma. They absorb sweat, body oils, and skin cells nightly, which is exactly what dust mites love.
Duvet covers and blankets benefit from a wash every two to four weeks, more often during hot months when night sweat increases.
Comforters and duvets typically only need a deep clean two to three times a year, but summer is one of the best times to do it. Down and down-alternative fills can be tricky: too much agitation, the wrong detergent, or improper drying can clump the fill, flatten the loft, or leave moisture trapped inside that leads to mildew.
Pillows should be refreshed every three to six months, and duvet inserts and mattress protectors every few months as well.
Why professional cleaning is worth it for bulky bedding. Many comforters and duvets simply do not fit or move properly in a home washing machine, and forcing them in can damage both the bedding and the machine. Professional cleaning uses the right process for the fill and fabric, fully removes allergens and odors, and dries the item completely so the loft stays fluffy and fresh, with no lingering dampness.
Give your bedroom a true summer refresh with Sterling Fine Cleaning. We have expertly cleaned comforters, duvets, blankets, and household linens for Los Angeles families since 1963, and our free pickup and delivery means you never have to haul a bulky comforter anywhere. Schedule a free pickup today and enjoy cleaner, fresher, allergen-free bedding all summer long.