Little Luxuries: Cold Weather Bedding

I know its hard to believe, but its nearly time to get out your winter bedding! Pack away those light linens and get ready to cozy up!

When caring for a down comforter, you need to know how to properly care for it.

Here are instructions from ehow.com

Place a cover over your down comforter to protect it from dust, dirt and body oils.
Shake out your comforter weekly to prevent the down from bunching up.
Air out your comforter occasionally to keep it fresh. Hang it on a clothesline or shake it out a window.
Take your comforter to a dry cleaner every three to five years if you decide not to launder it at home.
Use a Laundromat with oversized washing machines if you have an oversized comforter, should you decide to machine-wash it.
Spot-treat any stains before you wash.
Wash your comforter in cold water using a detergent that has a degreaser so that oils are removed.
Very gently squeeze out any excess water from the comforter.
Dry the comforter in the dryer on low heat setting with a tennis ball so that the fill moves as it dries.
Store the comforter in a dry and well-ventilated closet or room when you are not using it, in order to avoid mildew.