How to Redistribute & Fluff the Feathers of a Down Comforter

How to Redistribute & Fluff the Feathers of a Down Comforter
Written By
Cat McCabe
Cat McCabe
Published: Feb 24, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Crushing a down comforter into a plastic bag for summer storage makes a little extra fluffing necessary.

Things You Will Need

  • Tennis balls
  • Clothesline (optional)
  • Breathable cloth storage bag
  1. Take the down comforter to a laundromat. Most home dryers are not big enough for this task. Take a few tennis balls with you.

  2. Put the down comforter and the tennis balls in the dryer. Set the dryer on a medium temperature and let it run for a full 30 minutes.

  3. Remove the down comforter from the dryer, folding it lightly without pressing it down. Take it home, shake it out and put it back on the bed.

  4. Gently shake the down comforter daily when you make the bed to keep it fluffy. The more the comforter has air circulating through it, the fluffier it will be.

The Drip Cap

  • Down comforters are a luxury on a cold winter night, especially if they are well maintained and cared for.
  • Put the down comforter and the tennis balls in the dryer.
  • Gently shake the down comforter daily when you make the bed to keep it fluffy.

Photo Credits

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Cat McCabe

Cat McCabe has been a freelance writer, editor, director and actor since the early 1980s. Her work has been featured in commercials, regional magazines and business publications throughout North America. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts…

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