If you find yourself putting off the task of washing your blankets and sheets, an expert revealed a simple method to disinfect them without getting them wet
When it comes to washing routines, most of us have our bed sheets sorted and can clean them regularly without much fuss. However, the task of washing duvets and pillows can be a bit more daunting, reports the Express.
These bulkier bedding items are often neglected simply because they’re tricky to clean and seldom fit into a standard washing machine. This can result in an unseen accumulation of bacteria, allergens, and general dirt—even if many would prefer to ignore it for the sake of their own comfort.
According to cleaning guru Lynsey Crombie, also known as the Queen of Clean, there’s a simpler way to freshen up and disinfect these items—no washing machine, no dry cleaner, and certainly no struggle.
How to clean duvets and pillowcases without a washing machine
In an Instagram video, she advised: “On a beautiful, bright, sunny day, get your duvet out on the washing line.”
The expert suggested leaving the duvet out in the fresh air and sunshine, as “the sun is a natural disinfectant so will help to kill germs and bacteria”.
And there’s only really one requirement: that the washing line is “robust” enough to support the weight of a duvet.
Pillows can be treated in the same manner—just hang them out in direct sunlight for a few hours to refresh and sanitise.
To boost freshness, use fabric spray and cover them in “thick, quilted pillow protectors”, which should be washed “at least twice a month”.
The cleaning enthusiast added that doing so will “eliminate the need to wash your pillows”. For stained bedding, she recommends spot-treating with hydrogen peroxide—even for “yellow staining”—before gently rinsing.
The expert pointed out: “Only certain pillows can be soaked in the bath; feathered pillows and foam pillows most certainly can’t be.”
If you want ideas and inspiration to plan your next UK adventure plus selected offers and competitions, sign up for our 2Chill weekly newsletter here
