Duck Down Pillows Smell

Feather pillows cushions duvets do tend to smell.

Duck down pillows smell.

I am not sure if you can wash pillows so easily as so thick. It s still smelly then i. Many goose down pillows smell like farmyards. I ve just purchased duck down pillows and though they re extremely comfortable i can t stand the smell.

To remedy this odor you can simply wash the smelly down bedding with a teaspoon of liquid dawn or similar degreaser soap. Does anyone have any idea how to stop the smell. I had a down duvet which had quite a smell i washed it and it has been fine since. See next see all add message report see all.

So far i have come across many reviews written by purchasers who are unhappy with the pillows they have bought saying they ve waited in the hope that the smell will go away but it hasn t or it s even got worse over time. I find it quite annoying. Kittywits thu 26 jul 07 22 13 54. Washed a pillow in the washing machine and then tumble dried it and now it stinks and not in a nice way.

Not only is keeping your pillows clean good for you but you can also extend the life of them by washing them regularly. The feathers add. Duck fill is more likely to emit odors as duck down and duck feathers have higher oil content. But you can clean your duck or goose down and feather pillows over and over with no worry.

Down pillows are typically made with the feathers of geese which can sometimes have an unpleasant odour. How can you get reliably get rid of the smell. Because down can compact with use and age many pillows and heavy usage items are filled with a combination of down and feathers. The key to washing your pillows is getting them fully rinsed and dried because of their thickness and density.

Because ducks are smaller their down is smaller and more coarse than that of a goose. Then be sure you dry the items thoroughly ensuring you have removed all moisture typically 2 to 3 drying cycles. However eider duck down is larger and considered to be of good quality. You can also put your pillow in the dryer on low with a dryer sheet and let the dryer air.

Feather pillows may smell a bit even when they re brand new. I ve had this prob. Down pillows may have a slight bird smell when purchased but strong odour is often the result of improper cleaning methods. Local shop said dry cleaning would make the smell stronger.

What i do is dry it more on top of our boiler. This will cause the down to release the smell from the oils on the feathers.