A Simple Guide to Washing Your Comforter So It Stays Fluffy Clean it without shrinking it! Jul 8, 2021 We all know how important it is to wash our sheets and pillowcases, but if any bedroom item gets overlooked during the routine weekly or bi-weekly laundry cycles, it's the beloved down comforter. While dry-cleaning it is a great option when you want to be sure not to shrink it, there are actually safe (and more affordable!) ways to wash and dry it yourself. Sure, you definitely don't want to shorten a comforter or duvet's lifespan by overwashing it, but the occasional machine wash is necessary—