Freshen Up Your Bedding This Summer

 

The summer months are perfect for freshening up your bedding, and with a washable wool doona from Halcyon Dreams, it has never been easier to give your bedroom a good once over and sleep through the night in comfort once more.

 

The hygienic nature of wool

 

Wool is naturally hygienic, and it actually doesn’t need a lot of cleaning. Wool has three layers, and one of those layers is scaly. The scales in the wool are very small, and as they rub against one another, they clean off any dirt that is present, making it a naturally clean material.

Even though your wool doona can be washed, it doesn’t mean that you have to, and most of the time a good airing outdoors will suffice. Choose a warm, breezy day and hang your doona outside to allow it to freshen up.

If you don’t have any outside space, you can hang your doona up over a large area, such as stair bannisters.

Should anything get spilt on your wool quilt, you can spot clean if the area is small enough with a sponge or cloth.

Washing your wool quilt

We know that sometimes you may need to wash your quilt, and it is fine to do so as long as you follow the instructions. It’s one of the reasons why wool is the perfect choice for your child’s bedding. Even though accidents may happen, your wool can be washed and returned to the bed fresh and clean.

Make sure you choose a suitable program for your washing machine. A wool cycle is ideal, but if you don’t have one, choose a gentle program.

Add in wool detergent or non-biological washing detergent and let your machine do the work. When the cycle has finished, hang your doona out to dry, preferably in the fresh air on a warm day.

You need to ensure that you give your wool doona enough time to dry, and it should always be allowed to dry naturally and never put in a tumble drier. Even if it seems dry on the outer layers, it could still be wet within, so err on the side of caution to allow it to dry fully.

Your wool doona can also be dry-cleaned if your washing machine is not large enough or you don’t want to wash it yourself.

Visit Halcyon Dreams today to find your ideal wool quilt.