How often should you wash your duvet?

Whilst we frequently wash our bedding sets and wash or change our pillows, so many of us simply forget about our actual duvets. It’s really quick and easy to maintain and care for your duvets using a washing machine. Before you do attempt to wash your duvet at home, be sure to check the care label and follow any suggested washing instructions. Some of the most commonly asked questions are “can you wash your duvet in a washing machine?” and “how to wash duvets correctly?”, but all you need to do is make sure that it can fit comfortably in your washing machine, with space to move around the drum - it really is that simple! Whilst you should wash your duvet cover and pillowcases once a week, you only need to wash your actual duvet around once a year. After you have washed a duvet, make sure that it is completely dry and aired before using it again to keep it smelling and feeling fresh. If you’ve only got one duvet, now is the perfect time to consider getting another cheap duvet in a different tog so that you can change and wash as and when needed.

How often should you change your duvet?

As long as you wash your duvet around once a year, you should only need to replace it around once every two to five years!

Duvets & Pillows

Q: How to wash pillows correctly?

If you’re wondering how to wash pillows correctly, then washing them in a machine is perhaps the quickest and easiest way. Many different types of pillows, from feather-down pillows to cheap pillows, can be put in the washing machine, but you should always refer to the individual care instructions before doing so. If you wash pillows in the machine, you need to ensure that the washing machine is big enough to avoid causing damage to the filling. Ensure that the outer pillowcase is intact so that the filling does not come loose during washing. When you are washing pillows in the machine, be sure to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions to keep your pillows in perfect condition for years to come.

Q: What tog duvet do I need?

The tog duvet you need also depends on your age. Children tend to prefer a low tog duvet, as they can quickly become warm with a thicker tog duvet. If buying a duvet for a child, look to get one that’s lower than 10.5. For toddlers and young children, a tog rating of 4 or below is suitable. If, as an adult, you’re wondering “what tog duvet do I need?”, it really comes down to the season. Lighter duvets are most often used in the summer months, whilst the thicker are much more insulated, and typically are used as winter duvets. Most commonly bought togs in the UK are between 10.5 and 13.5 to guarantee warmth in the typically chilly UK weather conditions. Some people prefer to have two duvets, 4.5 tog for summer and either a 10.5 tog or 13.5 Tog for winter.

Q: What is the tog of a duvet & what does it mean?

A tog is a rating given to how duvets retain heat - essentially, it measures how warm it will keep you during your sleep! Tog ratings range from tog 1 to tog 15 and, the higher the tog, the better the heat retention. Many people find themselves asking “what tog duvet do I need” and this is all dependent on the weather and how warm or cold you feel during the night. The most common tog in the UK is tog 10.5, which can be used all year round, no matter the weather. For winter, choosing a duvet between 12-15 tog will be more suitable for those colder nights. In the summer, there are duvets available between 1-4 tog to keep you cool. At OHS, we have a fantastic range of different tog duvets on sale for you to choose from. Shop now!