HOW TO CARE FOR ALPAKINO COVERS AND PILLOWS?
To ensure ALPAKINO duvets and pillows last for years, proper care is essential. Generally speaking, the care of each bedding depends largely on the type of filling. Therefore, different care is required for down or synthetic fibers, and even more for alpaca wool . However, there is one most important rule that should be followed regardless of the filling type: to prolong the duvet's lifespan, follow the symbols on the product label. So, let's analyze the label on each ALPAKINO wool bedding .
Why can't alpaca wool duvets and pillows be washed?
The most important rule for caring for alpaca wool bedroom products is that they should not be washed – neither by hand nor in a washing machine. Washing alpaca duvets and pillows in a washing machine is not recommended, even on the wool cycle, because mechanical tumbling or spinning can cause the fibers within the duvet to shift and become damaged, which can lead to felting of the filling. Damage to alpaca fiber can occur regardless of the water temperature. However, don't panic. If the material is slightly soiled, spot cleaning with cold water, for example, using mild soap, is acceptable, taking care not to soak the filling, and then allowing it to air dry.
How can you clean alpaca wool products?
So how should you clean alpaca wool products? The safest method is gentle, preferably eco-friendly, dry cleaning. It's worth taking your bedding to a professional laundry service that offers this service. Be sure to inform the staff that these are alpaca wool products, which should be handled very gently, as they are affected by both mechanical impact and the amount of water and temperature used.
The following symbols advise us not to bleach, tumble dry, or iron alpaca wool pillows and duvets. However, even with light stains, ironing is acceptable for faster drying, but only without steam.
Entrust the care of alpaca wool products to professionals
Alpaca fiber is very delicate, so it's best to leave its cleaning to professional laundries if you're considering this type of treatment for bedroom products made from it. However, because alpaca wool doesn't contain lanolin, dust mites don't thrive in it, so you can minimize its care at home, on your own. What you can do yourself is regularly airing your alpaca duvet and pillow outside – especially on hot, dry, and windy days. Changing the covers regularly is the best way to keep your alpaca bedding fresh.
