| Spring time is here and as we enthusiastically open up | | | | soap will rob the down of its oils leaving you with a flat |
| our windows, begin cleaning or redecorating, let's not | | | | pillow, comforter or featherbed. It will also cause pieces |
| forget our down comforters, down pillows and | | | | of the down cluster to break off interfering with its |
| featherbeds. They should be cleaned professionally | | | | ability to trap body heat. There will also be a bad odor |
| every 3 - 4 years and renovated every 7 - 10 years. | | | | from dry-cleaning fluids. Drying can be problematic due |
| Proper care keeps them fresh and beautiful ensuring | | | | to the size of comforters and featherbeds. If down is |
| they will last for years. It is also a good time to plump | | | | not dried properly, mildew will set in, leaving you with a |
| them back up with extra filling if they have become | | | | bad odor and a problem for allergy sufferers. |
| flat. | | | | Dry-cleaners do not have equipment large enough for |
| Never wash or dry-clean down. Harmful chemicals and | | | | featherbeds. |