Quilt Care
How to make sure your quilt always looks like new?
Wash
- Wash only when it is really necessary, alone in cold water and mild detergent
- Machine wash on gentle cycle
- When washing a quilt, use color catchers sheet to keep vibrant colors from bleeding.
- Use multiple color catcher sheets (even 4-5 pieces) for saturated and contrasty quilts
- Do NOT use bleach, oxi products
- Use gentle soaps
Dry
- Do NOT dry clean
- Tumble dry on gentle program and short cycle or line dry
- Dry in shade
- Avoid direct sunlight
Store
- Store flat - do NOT fold
- Do NOT store in plastic, use a pillow case or a cotton sheet
WARNING Do NOT wring your quilt! - Wringing the quilt can stretch the fabric and which in turn can lose its shape.
WARNING Do NOT iron your quilt! - Ironing the quilt can damage the batting, making it hard and brittle.
