4kids4me Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 As it was drying dh said, "Doesn't that smell really funny?" Yup, it stinks now. I washed it b/c son vomited a little on it. The smell isn't that, though. Kinda mildew-y. Have I completely ruined my duvet??? Anything I can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey in MA Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 almost like a fishy smell. Anyway, the smell did go away, and we still use the blanket. I would suggest though that you make sure it is thoroughly dry so it doesn't get mildewy. Also, make sure you clean our your dryer's lint filter a time or two while drying it b/c mine had tons of tiny downy feathers that came out and really filled up the filter! They were a weird super-light feather that I almost couldn't catch with my hand to clean up. Hard to explain. Anyway, it should be OK. FWIW, we cleaned ours for the same reason! Ha! Tis the season of sickness.... Hope little one is feeling better. GL! - Stacey in MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperlily Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 It will dry out just fine. :) When the feathers are dry it won't smell anymore. It might require a little redistribution of the feathers depending on how the duvet is made. Just make sure you give it plenty of time, lay it out flat and turn it over now and then so that the feathers are really dry before putting the cover back on (if you have one.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 The smell will disappear once the down is completely dry. My full sized, summer-weight down comforter takes three trips through the dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kids4me Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thanks so much for the assurance!!!! Will keep drying it (on it's third hour now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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