How to Care for a Wool Quilt

by Halcyon Dreams Australian Wool Quilts Online

One of the ways we can balance out all of the stress that comes with day to day living is to create moments of comfort and joy in our life. Little things, like transforming your bath into a spa-like environment, can bring you a gentle sense of calm amid all the maddness. Creating a hotel-like vibe in your bedroom, complete with a high quality doona and luxury linens, can also put a big smile on your face after a long day.

Choosing Machine Washable vs. Dry Clean Only Wool Quilts

When you buy a top quality wool quilt direct from the manufacturer, you'll be able to choose between machine washable or dry clean only options. In general, the option you choose would be based on the expected exposure to spills or other mishaps, as well as personal preferences. If you think that spills are likely (hello busy mums!), then selecting a washable wool quilt would be the best choice. When one of your children mistakenly spills a drink on the doona, you'll be able to whisk it into the washer. You might also pick the washable type if you simply prefer to clean it at home occasionally. Otherwise, choosing the dry clean option is a great way to go.

Machine Washable Wool Quilts

With a washable wool quilt, you are getting a Woolmark Certified doona that is pre-shrunk and then treated with a light resin layer. This treatment helps prevent any further shrinking and also protects against separation of the wool. This layer has no effect on the feel, look or quality of the wool. In addition to being an ideal choice when you have young children, the washable option is also great when you have pets that like to claim the bed as their own.

Dry Clean Only Wool Quilts

The dry clean option is a great choice if you seldom have spills, and would only need occasional cleaning. It's also a good choice if you prefer that your bedding does not have any chemical treatment done (like the resin layer) when the product is being made. One of the ways to keep the quilt feeling fresh between infrequent dry cleaning is to air the product out occasionally.