How to Wash an Ugg Comforter So It Stays Fluffy & Clean

Maintain your fuzzy Ugg comforter with our easy care and cleaning tips

Co-authored by Safir Ali and Savannah Vold

Last Updated: January 26, 2023 References

What's the best way to clean an Ugg comforter?

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Machine Washing

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Hand Washing

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Keeping Your Comforter Clean

Soft, fluffy, and heavenly, what's not to love about an Ugg comforter? Well, maybe washing it! The safest way to wash an Ugg comforter is to have it dry-cleaned. That said, many people successfully machine wash or hand wash their ultra-delicates. In this article, we'll explain why dry cleaning is the best way to clean your Ugg comforter and provide two great alternate methods for cleaning your beautiful bedding so you can rest easy.

Things You Should Know

Most Ugg comforters are dry clean only.
Machine washing or hand washing can damage or ruin your Ugg comforter, so proceed with caution if you choose to opt for either of these cleaning methods.
Machine wash your Ugg comforter on a delicate, cold cycle using 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of a gentle detergent and hang it to dry.
Hand wash your Ugg comforter in cold water with 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of a gentle detergent in a tub and hang it to dry.

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What's the best way to clean an Ugg comforter?

Dry cleaning is the best, safest way to clean your Ugg comforter. Ugg comforters are made out of polyester microfleece, sherpa & fur fabrics that can all easily be damaged in the wash and are labeled as “dry clean only.”^{[1]
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Research source} Taking your Ugg comforter to the dry cleaner instead of washing it yourself maximizes the comforter's longevity and ensures that it stays as fuzzy and soft as the day you got it.^{[2]
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- That said, some people do machine or hand wash their polyester microfleece, sherpa & fur Ugg comforters successfully by using cold water, a gentle detergent, and hanging it to dry, which we’ll explain further below.^{[3]
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- To find a reputable dry cleaning service, make sure to check out reviews online from places like Yelp and Google or ask your friends for any good suggestions.
- Alternately, you could use a home dry cleaning kit, though it's not guaranteed this option won't damage or ruin your comforter.

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Machine Washing

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Shake out your comforter to get rid of any debris before washing. Crumbs and debris always manage to get into the bed, no matter how hard we try to avoid it. Pick up your comforter or blanket and give it a good shake before you throw it in the wash–this way, if there are any sneaky stain-causing particles on your bedding, they won't be spread in the wash.^{[4]
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- Some people like to give their bedding a once-over with a portable vacuum cleaner for even more dust-busting. Just make sure the bottom of the vacuum isn't dirty!
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Put your comforter in the washing machine by itself. After shaking out your comforter, pick it up and place it in your washing machine to be washed alone. If you don't have a front-loading machine, or you have to shove the comforter in for it to fit properly, you might have to go to the laundry mat instead.^{[5]
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- If your washing machine is too small, the comforter could cause your washer to overflow. To avoid this, ensure that your comforter fits in your washing machine without struggle and that the lid can close fully.
- Laundry mats have industrial-sized washing machines perfect for washing bulky items like your comforter. ^{[6]
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Pour 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of laundry detergent into the machine. Wash your Ugg comforter with 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of a gentle detergent to prevent damage to your comforter's fabric. While you might be tempted to use a capful of detergent as usual, too much can cause excess suds to form in your comforter and are incredibly challenging to wash out.^{[7]
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- Typically, the slot for detergent can be located towards the middle or sides of the washing machine. Some machines don't have a detergent slot, so in that case, you can just pour the detergent directly into the machine.
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Wash the comforter on a delicate cycle using cold water. To avoid any possible damage to your plush Ugg comforter, it's critical to wash it in cold water on your washer's delicate or gentle setting.^{[8]
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Research source} Washing your comforter in hot water or on any other setting will over cause the fuzzy fibers of the comforter to break down and become matted.
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Remove the comforter and hang it dry outside or on a railing. After your comforter has gone through the washing cycle, remove it from the washer and hang it to dry. Go old school and hang your comforter on a line outside in the sun for the best results.^{[9]
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Research source} As a bonus, the sun will help to air it out, sanitize it, and make it smell oh so fresh.
- Depending on the weather outside and how thick your comforter is, drying should take anywhere from 1-3 hours. Be careful to monitor your blanket, as leaving it in the sun for extended periods could cause sun bleaching or fading.^{[10]
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- Drying your comforter in a machine dryer will ruin the fibers of your blanket, so it's critical you hang it dry instead.
- If you're hanging your comforter on a railing, make sure that its surface is clean. You wouldn't want to stain it right after you freshly cleaned it!

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Hand Washing

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Fill your bathtub with cold water and 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of detergent. Hand washing in a tub is a more gentle alternative to machine washing.^{[11]
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Research source} Fill your tub or basin around two-thirds of the way full with cold water and pour in 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of a gentle detergent.
- Make sure your bathtub is clean before you fill it up; otherwise, you might get more than you bargained for in the stain department.
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Submerge your comforter in water for around 15-30 minutes. Grab your comforter and fully submerge it underwater in your tub. In order for it to get nice and clean, make sure to let it soak in the soapy water for around 15-30 minutes.^{[12]
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- You can lightly agitate the water with your hand while waiting for the comforter to be done soaking.
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Drain the tub and press the soapy water out of your comforter. Pull the comforter to one side of the tub as you drain and press the soapy water out. Keeping your comforter to one side of the tub allows the water to drain faster, so you can get on to filling the tub up again with clean water.^{[13]
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Refill the tub with cold water and let the comforter sit for 5 minutes. With your comforter still in the tub, refill the tub about two-thirds of the way full and let the comforter soak for an additional 5 minutes. Gently agitate the comforter in the water as you wait for the 5 minutes to pass.^{[14]
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- Agitating the comforter as it soaks ensures that you get all the soap out.
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Drain the tub and push the water out of your comforter. Push the excess water out of the comforter with your hands, directing it down the drain until you've expelled as much as possible.^{[15]
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- Don't wring out the comforter to avoid causing any damage to the fabric.
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Hang your comforter to dry. Transfer your freshly laundered comforter to hang dry outside on a line or across a railing. Hang-drying your comforter usually takes around 1-3 hours.^{[16]
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- A sunny day is preferred if you're hanging your comforter outside. If it's cold outside, your comforter might not dry properly.

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Keeping Your Comforter Clean

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Wash your comforter at least every 6 months. Believe it or not, the average comforter was found to carry around 20,000 live dust mites after 6 months of use without a wash! To keep your bed mite-free and avoid potential allergens, dry clean, machine wash, or hand wash your comforter at least once every 6 months.^{[17]
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Use a top sheet to keep your comforter cleaner, longer. To keep your comforter clean for as long as possible, using a top sheet is an excellent way to maintain a barrier between you and your comforter throughout the night. This way, you won't be exposing your comforter to things like sweat which would soil your comforter sooner.^{[18]
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Shake out your comforter at least once a week. Taking your comforter off the bed and giving it a good old shake is an easy way to keep it clean and debris-free. If food particles are resting on your comforter, the oils or color can easily stain your beautiful bedding.^{[19]
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