Prepare your washing area. You'll need a large, clean bathtub or a similarly sized basin. Make sure it's thoroughly clean to ...

Most of us should watch our sheets no less than biweekly; if you don't use a top sheet and/or a duvet cover, aim to wash your comforter once a week; Use a duvet cover if you don't ...

You can understand, then, why washing a down comforter has gotten such a bad reputation. Putting a water-resistant item in the washing machine can lead to clumps and lumps of feathers as they ...

Sheets should be cleaned often. Out of everything else on your bed, your sheet is your barrier—the sheets sit between you and your mattress, your pillows, and your comforter (given you don't kick the ...

and then washing any heavier comforter, quilt or throw blanket separately. Definitely don't throw in any clothing or towels with your bedding because it could leach color or have buttons and ...