You will surely know the feeling: sleeping in a luxurious five-star hotel, in a bed that feels like a cloud. An important part of that unrivalled comfort is the featherbed, an extra layer on the mattress that provides a softer, more luxurious sleeping surface. At DOUXE we bring that five-star hotel experience to your own bedroom with our high-quality featherbeds. To retain that heavenly comfort, however, it is important to look after your featherbed properly.

With the right care you can make sure your featherbed lasts for years and keeps its luxurious look. In this article we share the best tips for keeping your featherbed in top condition, both on first use and for the weekly routine.

On first use: make a good start

Fluffing up and airing

Before you use your featherbed for the first time, it is important to fluff it up well. This ensures that the down is evenly distributed and the featherbed gets its full volume. Then let it air for at least 30 minutes – preferably outdoors, but a well-ventilated room with an open window works fine too. That way you start with a fresh, airy featherbed, ready for that first night full of comfort.

Featherbed on the mattress with the protector

Place the featherbed carefully on your mattress and use a featherbed protector. This protects your featherbed from dirt and wear, and ensures that the product lasts longer. Protective covers are essential to preserve the luxurious feel of DOUXE.

Fitted sheet over the featherbed and mattress

Pull the fitted sheet over both the featherbed and the mattress to make sure everything stays neatly in place. This prevents the featherbed from shifting while you sleep. For extra protection you can use a mattress protector over the fitted sheet. This provides an extra barrier against dirt and house dust mites, so your bed stays fresh even longer.

Weekly care: keep your featherbed in top form

Fluff it up

Just as you fluff up a duvet to keep it airy and full, regularly fluffing up your featherbed is essential. Preferably do this weekly to make sure the down stays nicely distributed and your featherbed retains its comfort. This is easy to do with two people, but it can also be done alone by hanging the featherbed outside and beating it out.

Air it regularly

Fresh air does wonders for the life of your bedding. Air your featherbed and bedding regularly, for example by hanging it outside or in a well-ventilated room. Sunlight helps to drive out moisture and unwanted smells and gives your featherbed a natural freshen-up.

Washing? Preferably not

Although it may be tempting to wash your featherbed, we advise against it. Water and soap can damage the natural oils of the down, causing it to wear out faster. Use good protectors instead, such as a featherbed protector and a mattress protector, which you can wash regularly. That way you keep it fresh without damaging the delicate down.