Place the quilt in the machine, gently moving around with your hands and allow it to soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Use the spin cycle to remove the water. Repeat this process to rinse the quilt, filling the washer, avoiding agitation and then spinning to remove the water. Lay the quilt flat to dry. Generally, we do not recommend dry cleaning quilts and comforters.
Some fabrics lend themselves to dry cleaning only, making it necessary to dry clean the quilt.
Sometimes after dry cleaning a quilt it may be necessary to air the quilt as the fibers may temporarily retain some of the dry cleaning fumes. Also, dry cleaning does involve agitation and harsh substances, which can create additional wear and tear on your quilt. Whenever possible it is advisable to gently home launder your quilts in the methods described above. Additional Cleaning Tips Quilts and comforters should always be treated and cared for as you would care for a fine garment. Using proper quilting methods and washing techniques, quilts can be kept looking fresh and new year after year.