Re: Cleaning an Older Down Bag

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Posted by R.Schlemm (Guest) on December 26, 2007 at 9:09:43 pm EST
In reply to Cleaning an Older Down Bag posted by mmmthmtskier on December 15, 2007 at 5:21:37 am EST

I agree with the advice on using a front-loading machine and would add use a gentle cycle due to the age. One tip I got some time back (and have used with success) is to toss 3+ new tennis balls into the dryer (on low heat) along with the bag. "What the f@#k?? why in the world would I DO THAT??" I hear you say. Because that is how you keep the down from clumping up, failing to dry completely, and then rotting because it never dried out completely. As long as there is no velcro for the balls to get stuck to, it works like a charm, cuts the drying time in half and is guaranteed to restore the loft.

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