Can anyone tell me how to launder a feather bed?

Question

I have a twin size feather mattress topper that could use a good freshening up. I don't want to have it dry cleaned, as the chemicals bother me. Any reason I couldn't take this to a laundry mat and throw it in a washer, then line dry it? Any tips will be appreciated! (it needs more than just a tumble to freshen it-it has been stored for years and needs defunking)!

Answer 1

Nope.  No reason not to. The only thing you have to watch is the drying time. Take a good book. It will take a while, but like new when done. Don't forget a pair of sneakers to keep clumps of feathers from forming.