How to wash a down alternative duvet insert without flattening it
A step by step routine for washing a down alternative duvet insert so it comes out of the dryer as lofty as it went in. Covers machine size, detergent, cycle...
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Down vs Down Alternative: Warmth, Weight, Allergies and Washing
Down is warmer per ounce and famously light, while down alternative microfiber is feather free, easier to wash and cheaper. Here is an even handed comparison and the cases where...
The Best Comforter for Hot Sleepers Who Still Want It Fluffy
Hot sleepers do best with a breathable cotton percale shell, a lofty but light hollow microfiber fill and no quilted grid holding heat against them. Here is what to look...
King vs California King Duvet: What Fits Which Bed
A king mattress is 76 by 80 inches and a California king is 72 by 84, so a standard king duvet is 4 inches short on a Cal King. One...
How to Make a Duvet Fluffy Again and Keep It That Way
A flat duvet usually needs a good shake, some fresh air and a short tumble on low with dryer balls, not a replacement. These steps bring the loft back and...
Duvet vs Comforter: Which One Gets You the Fluffy Hotel Bed
A duvet is a plain insert you dress in a removable cover, while a comforter is finished fabric you use as is. Here is how the two differ in feel,...
