Tips and ideas for storing your duvets during the change of season

Now is the perfect time to take extra care of your bed linen so you can use it again when the cold weather returns.

With the need to optimise space at home, it is important to know how to store duvets and duvet inserts properly.

Wash the duvet before storing it

Before starting any storage process, the duvet must be completely clean.

Both duvets and duvet inserts are very bulky, so you will need a washing machine with a minimum capacity of 7 kg to wash them easily.

If you do not have a washing machine with this capacity or higher, you can take the duvet to a self-service laundrette. These machines usually have greater capacity and power, as they are professional washing and drying machines.

It is worth paying a few euros for proper washing and drying rather than risking damage to your washing machine or tumble dryer at home.

Hand washing and drying

If you have space at home to wash the duvet by hand, especially if there are stubborn stains, this can be a good option.

It can also be useful to have a suitable space just for drying. However, this is not always easy, as the weather during these months can be quite unpredictable.

For this reason, if you are not sure that the weather will allow proper drying, be careful when leaving a duvet to dry in the sun. This type of item needs many hours to dry completely and, during unstable months, it may not dry properly.

How to store the duvet after washing

After washing and drying, place the duvet or duvet insert in a large plastic bag where you can remove as much air as possible.

Air does not cause deterioration, but as these items take up a lot of volume, reducing the air will help you save a lot of space.

However, it is important to be careful:

• duvets with synthetic fibres can be vacuum stored;
• feather or down duvets should not be vacuum stored, as this could damage them.

A feather duvet should be stored with moderate compression and inside a cotton bag so it can breathe.

Choose the right storage place

Once the duvet is packed and ready to store, you need to decide where to place it.

Even when well folded and packed, duvets still take up quite a lot of space. For this reason, we recommend looking for or creating a suitable space at home.

If necessary, move other boxes or items that are more resistant to humidity and changes in temperature. The duvet or duvet insert is probably one of the most delicate items to keep stored for 6 to 9 months a year.

Before choosing the place, check carefully:

• the surface;
• the walls;
• the ceiling, if there is one;
• possible signs of humidity;
• bad odours.

Avoid moving the duvet several times

Once you have found the ideal place, try to make sure the duvet stays there throughout the season.

These items can deteriorate quickly if they are moved or stored incorrectly. If, after a few months, you need to move it somewhere else, you run the risk of forgetting about it or leaving it in a less suitable place during the summer.

If you do not have a good permanent storage space for these months, the ideal solution is to create one.

Where to store duvets at home

There are several options for storing duvets and duvet inserts at home.

A good option is to use a storage chest or a box integrated into your furniture.

Another possibility is to make use of high spaces by installing a shelf, shelving unit or small cupboard in rooms with high ceilings.

Before choosing this type of space, make sure that:

• it is not a frequent passage area;
• the height is safe enough;
• there is no risk of bumping your head by accident;
• the space is protected from humidity.

Extend the life of your duvets

With this cleaning and storage process, you can extend the life of your duvets and duvet inserts.

However, if you notice that the item is very worn or has lost its thermal function, the change of season can also be a good time to renew it.

In that case, we recommend visiting our duvet inserts section, where you can find the option that best suits your thermal needs and preferences, such as feather, down or different fibre-density models.

At the moment, in our online shop, you can find 400 g density duvet inserts, with two interchangeable layers for 90 cm beds, with an interesting 15% discount.