Climbing into a warm bed during winter is one of life’s simple pleasures, but heavier bedding also needs extra attention. Because blankets and doonas are used for longer periods and washed less frequently in colder weather, sweat, body oils, dead skin cells and pet hair can gradually build up. Maintaining good bedding hygiene during winter helps keep your bedding fresher and more comfortable throughout the season.

Every night our bodies naturally shed skin cells and produce sweat and body oils, all of which become trapped within bedding over time. This guide explains how to clean doonas properly and keep your winter bedding fresh, hygienic and comfortable all season.

Your bedsheets might look spotless on the surface, but the thick fibres of your winter quilt actively trap the grossest parts of your daily routine.

• Dead skin cells, sweat and body oils gradually build up inside heavy blankets.
• Dust mites thrive where skin cells accumulate.
• Pet hair and dander add to the build-up if pets sleep on the bed.
• Damp bedding that isn’t dried properly can develop musty odours and encourage mould growth.

You can leave your bed unmade to let moisture evaporate and spray endless lavender mist, but ignoring the heavy buildup trapped inside those thick fibres only masks the build-up trapped inside the fibres.

Fixing this mess requires an actual strategy to ensure nothing sits damp on your mattress.

• Wash blankets regularly throughout winter.
• Clean doonas at least once during the season.
• Wash at the temperature recommended on the care label.
• Dry bulky bedding thoroughly before putting it back on the bed.

Trying to force a thick winter quilt into a standard domestic machine may overload smaller household washing machines or prevent bulky items from washing effectively. It throws the drum completely off balance and leaves the centre of your blanket totally unwashed. The absolute easiest way to handle these bulky items is to take them out of the house.

Larger commercial machines provide more space for bulky blankets and doonas to move freely during the wash, helping achieve a more thorough clean while making drying easier.

Taking your heavy bedding down to the Penrith, Kingswood or Wallacia drop-off locations lets you use oversized commercial washing and drying machines that actually get the job done.

If you are short on time, using our Wash, Dry & Fold service means you can simply dump your bulky items over the counter and let us handle the heavy lifting.

If your pets treat your bed like their own personal lounge, our Pet Only Washing Machines provide a dedicated, high-heat wash to strip out the stubborn fur and dander without clogging up your machine at home.

Do not spend another night sharing your mattress with a million microscopic roommates.

If you are tired of battling poor bedding hygiene, winter drying delays or simply do not know how to safely clean doonas without breaking your home washing machine, it is time to completely outsource the headache.

Need help to clean doonas or bulky winter bedding? Visit The Busy Bubbles Laundrette to use our oversized machines or book our Wash, Dry & Fold service. Keeping up with bedding hygiene in winter has never been easier.

A: You should leave your doona pulled back for at least twenty to thirty minutes before making the bed. This simple trick allows the sweat and body heat trapped overnight to evaporate completely, stripping dust mites of the humid environment they need to survive.

A: No. While a cold wash removes surface dirt and smells nicer, it does not physically destroy bacteria or microscopic dust mites. Always follow the care instructions on your blanket or doona. Washing at the recommended temperature helps remove dirt, body oils and everyday build-up while protecting the fabric.

A: Thick blankets and doonas can retain moisture if they aren’t dried completely. This may cause musty odours and encourage mould growth, which is why thorough drying is important.