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The reason I became a designer was because my environment really affects me. It has the power to calm me, inspire me, energize me. 

I want to help others create spaces that evoke an emotional response while also reflecting their own personality. 

You have layers and different sides. You’re not boring. Your home shouldn’t be either. 

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I wish I could say, “no piece of home decor was I wish I could say, “no piece of home decor was harmed during the making of this photo” but that would be a lie. I shared in my stories what I broke and I’m seriously ashamed. It had to be the one nice gifted thing (in this area) that I loved so much. 

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Thought I’d share a little progress into my clie Thought I’d share a little progress into my client designs. This bathroom used to be part of a porch! We packed in some fun pieces while still keeping it neutral like the homeowner wanted. I love how it turned out! 

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Have you ever had something unexpected inspire you?

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#theclassiceclectichome
#stopandstaredecor
#inspiremehomedecor
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Home Decor, life, Uncategorized · February 20, 2019

How to Wash a King Sized Comforter

…When it doesn’t fit in your washer…

If you’re anything like me, you despise laundry, but, even more, you despise spending money when it’s not necessary. This is one of those cases. We have a queen bed in our master bedroom but we have a king-sized comforter. (I actually highly recommend this. It goes lower to the ground and just makes for a higher luxe space.) So our comforter is not old and we do love it but I was not about to fork over $60 bucks to the local dry cleaner when I knew there had to be a way to wash it myself. It will not work in our top loader washer. I’ve tried … and failed. So here is how to wash your king-sized comforter at home.

how to wash your king-sized comforter at home

Ugh…. can you see that yellow comforter above?! Wow! Our sheets are bright white and our comforter is supposed to be more of an ivory or cream, but this … I’m ashamed that I even put this out there for you to see. (Insert hands over face here.)

So if the washing machine didn’t work, what could I use? The bathtub!

What You’ll Need

  • Comforter – I should make sure to mention mine is a cotton/poly blend. There is no down and I do NOT recommend this for down comforters. I would leave those up to the professionals.
  • Laundry detergent – In this case Tide with Downy
  • Oxi-Clean – Especially if you have stains like I did
  • Bathtub
  • Water (clearly…)
  • A little patience
  • Dryer with dryer balls
how to wash a king size comforter

First, wash your tub. I would hope this would be an obvious step but I know that sometimes, we forget these important things, especially when you’re outnumbered by little munchkins. But please, do not attempt to clean your comforter in something dirty. You have to sleep with it. So, just like you’d prefer your partner to clean themselves, properly clean your comforter.

After the tub is nice and shiny, fill ‘er up with some hot water! I added one lid full of Tide as the water was going.

how to wash a king size comforter

Next, I added some Oxi-Clean. Ok, this post is not sponsored but let’s take a moment to thank Oxi-Clean and whoever invented it. I use it almost daily! It has saved baby clothes from blowouts, removed grease stains from work pants, and now has helped get our comforter refreshingly clean. It is wonderful and closely follows my loves of coffee, margaritas, and tacos.

I added 3 scoops due to the size of the comforter and because of the stains.

how to wash a king size comforter at home

Next, put that comforter in the water to restore it of its former glory. Try to immerse as much of it as you can in the water. I let mine soak for about 2 hours. This is where the patience comes in. Now listen, I have played a lot of roles in my life but this is the first time I’ve been an agitator. Well … now that I mention it, I’m sure I’ve agitated a person or two in my life.

Anyway, move that sucker around to really get the soap and Oxi-Clean to do its work. Let it soak for another 2 hours or so. If your comforter isn’t stained like mine, you could probably soak it for less but I was determined to get out that yellow.

how to wash a king size comforter

Drain the tub and now get ready for your arm workout of the day. You need to wring it out. I did this by pushing down in different spots to release as much water as I could before transferring it to the dryer. You will notice that it is incredibly balled up and that it may have lost its shape. Take it to the dryer and add some dryer balls or tennis balls. You can add essential oils if you prefer. Let the dryer do its thing. Put back on your bed and enjoy how wonderfully clean it is.

Here are some super cute dryer balls, if you’re interested:

Kikkerland Cactus Buddy Dryer Balls 2 Pack by World Market

Wool Dryer Balls, 3-Pack by World Market

Hedgehog Dryer Balls, 2-Pack: White by World Market

how to wash a king size comforter at home
sheets

Although this took me about a day, it really wasn’t a ton of work. Most of the time was waiting while it soaked. So if you’re planning to do this, I would just start it that morning so that you have it clean for bed that evening. But let’s just take a minute to look at the before and after shall we?

Before and After of washing king-sized comforter at home

Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she beautiful? Oh man… I’m just so happy with how it turned out. I regret not trying this sooner but I am thrilled I didn’t have to fork out some money to the dry cleaners. If you try this and have success, please let me know!

how to wash a king sized comforter at home
sheets

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  1. Rebecca says

    February 21, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    Fantastic idea! We recently needed to wash ours and the dry cleaner quoted me $75! This would have been awesome! I

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    • rufusandhenrietta says

      February 21, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      Oh man. It’s amazing what they can charge.

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The reason I became a designer was because my environment really affects me. It has the power to calm me, inspire me, energize me. 

I want to help others create spaces that evoke an emotional response while also reflecting their own personality. 

You have layers and different sides. You’re not boring. Your home shouldn’t be either. 

#colorfulhome #interiorswithplants #myarticle #artforwardinteriors #sodomino #sunsetmag #moderninteriordesign
I wish I could say, “no piece of home decor was I wish I could say, “no piece of home decor was harmed during the making of this photo” but that would be a lie. I shared in my stories what I broke and I’m seriously ashamed. It had to be the one nice gifted thing (in this area) that I loved so much. 

In other news, please spot the gorgeous black textured cutting board by @gresham_houze. I’m in love with it.
Figured it was about time some holiday graced my f Figured it was about time some holiday graced my feed. Just in time for our first snowfall too!!

#sunsetmag #myapartmenttherapy #eclecticchristmas #scandinavianchristmas #revealmag #originmagazine
Thought I’d share a little progress into my clie Thought I’d share a little progress into my client designs. This bathroom used to be part of a porch! We packed in some fun pieces while still keeping it neutral like the homeowner wanted. I love how it turned out! 

Remodeling: @sawtooth_remodeling 

#mystyleddomain
#artforwardinteriors
#livinglifethrifted
#revealmag
#apartmenttherapy
Inspiration comes from everywhere! The reason I we Inspiration comes from everywhere! The reason I went with these yellow curtains was because of this little girl in this yellow shirt standing in the kitchen. I loved how the yellow complimented the green and blue in the kitchen. It brought that extra punch I was looking for without competing with our busy backsplash.

Have you ever had something unexpected inspire you?

#kitcheninspirations #colorfulkitchen #kidsinkitchen #yellowcurtains #greencabinets #mycribaesthetics
#interiorsthatcrush
#theclassicquirkyhome
I’m in a serious Gilmore Girls kick right now… I’m in a serious Gilmore Girls kick right now…. Again. The more I watch it, the more I wonder what influenced me and what actually is a similarity to me. The coffee obsession, the love of witty banter and sarcasm, the lack of cooking skills, the joy of all things old and character-filled. One other thing I noticed is the intense coziness of the spaces. They really emphasized warm accent lighting and I’m in love. There’s just something about the perfect lamp lighting on a cold winter evening, am I right?

#happyhomeshare
#theclassiceclectichome
#stopandstaredecor
#inspiremehomedecor
#eclecticallycool
#brightenmywall
We have so much fall cleanup to do this weekend. I We have so much fall cleanup to do this weekend. I mean, endless carpets of leaves to pick up. I love the big trees so it’s all worth it but…. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite chore in the world.

What riveting plans do you have this weekend?

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#postitfortheaesthetic 
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Stop asking, “Does this go?” And start asking, Stop asking, “Does this go?” And start asking, “Do I love it?” 

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#dailydecordose
#postitfortheaesthetic 
#thenowlook 
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#mylagomhome
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