Should You Wash or Dry Clean Your Comforter?
How dirty is your comforter?
While you can’t see it, your comforter gets dirtier every night. As you sleep, your body sheds skin cells, along with sweat and other bodily fluids.
You lose a quarter to half a liter of moisture every night in your sleep. Your comforter gets wet and the material it’s made out of swells up. During the day, the moisture evaporates and the material shrinks back down. This process happens over and over and eventually the material becomes so matted down that the comforter holds less warmth.
Every night, you also shed 0,5 to 1.5 grams of skin flakes. House dust mites feed on your skin flakes. Invisible to the naked eye, house dust mites are not harmful, but can cause allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, sneezing, & red eyes. Even though you may not be allergic, the idea that half a million crawling creatures living in your comforter, is enough to make your skin crawl!
And while you may wash your sheets and pillow cases every week, how often do you wash your comforter?
At OrangeBag, we recommend having your comforter professionally cleaned at least once or twice a year.
SHOUD YOU WASH OR DRY-CLEAN YOUR COMFORTER?
Whether you should wash or dry clean your comforter depends on the material. The most common materials are: wool, down, and synthetic comforters. Each material requires its own maintenance process. Be sure to read the labels and follow the washing instructions carefully so you can ensure your comforter will remain warm and fluffy.
Wool Duvets Should Be Dry Cleaned
Wool comforters should be dry cleaned. Because wool has a soft, protective, and water resistant layer, called lanolin, in addition to shrinking in water, washing is not recommended.
Down & Synthetic Duvets Should Be Washed
A down and synthetic comforter can be machine washed. However, stuffing your comforter in a small/normal machine will not thoroughly clean your comforter. You will also need a large dryer.
For this reason, we recommend washing your down and synthetic duvet either at a laundromat or sending it to a professional cleaners.
WASH OR DRY CLEAN YOUR COMFORTER THE EASY WAY
Your comforter is bulky and heavy - and if the thought of dragging it to the laundromat or dry cleaner is making your head hurt, we’ve got your back!
At OrangeBag, all you have to do is download the app and schedule a pickup. We’ll pick up, wash or dry clean your comforter - TOXIN FREE - and return it to you ready to sleep under!
HERE ARE A FEW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED
How much does it cost?
Our wash & fold laundry-by-the-bag model is simple, fill the bag, if it fits, it gets washed. Payment is assessed based on the number of OrangeBag laundry bags we deliver to your doorstep. We charge a flat fee for standard wash & fold orders and signing up for a monthly subscription reduces the price to a fraction of the cost. Our dry cleaning is priced by the piece.
Avoid overloading charges ($7) by strapping the bag shut whereby a coffee mug will not fit through the neck of the bag.
How big is an OrangeBag laundry bag?
The size of an OrangeBag laundry bag is equivalent to a 13-gallon kitchen trash bag. The dimensions are 22 X 28 inches.
What makes OrangeBag different?
We only use toxin free, eco-friendly, cleaning solutions; perfect for you and your loved ones. Our laundry bags are reusable and our machines are designed to reduce energy consumption by up to 30%. Most importantly, with us happiness is always 100% guaranteed.
Does OrangeBag provide a laundry subscription service?
Yes. OrangeBag provides monthly wash & fold subscription services. Select a plan that works for you, then select your preferred pickup and delivery windows and we will handle the rest
What if I exceed the subscription plan’s monthly allocation of bags?
Any additional wash & fold bags, beyond your monthly bag allocation, will be charged at the regular a la carte price. All additional fees and surcharges are waived on all our subscription plans.
Is there an order minimum for wash & fold orders?
No. Order minimums are suspended indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus pandemic
What is the turnaround time?
Wash & Fold orders will typically be delivered within 24-48 hours of pickup. Wash & Fold orders of four (4) bags, or more, and Dry Cleaning orders are typically delivered within 72 hours of pickup.
Dry cleaning orders placed on Friday or Saturday require an additional day of cleaning.
Exceptions apply for specialty and large sized orders.
Can I receive a delivery if I’m not home?
We offer a contact-less delivery. When you place your order, provide us with detailed instructions on where you would like our valet to place your clean laundry bag, and voilà!
Can I place an order by text message?
Yes. You can place an order by simply texting the word "Pickup" to our 213 phone number, and an order will be placed for the next available pickup/delivery window.
To use the texting feature, you must have an active OrangeBag account. If you already have one then you are all set to start texting your orders in.