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How to Clean a 100% Polyester Suede Comforter

Microsuede is a synthetic fabric that has the look and feel of suede. It is often made of 100-percent polyester or a polyester-polyurethane blend. The 100-percent polyester suede fabric is machine-washable, but when cleaning a comforter constructed of this fabric, you must take into consideration the filling inside the comforter. Some have down feathers that require dry cleaning; others have embellishments such as trim or lace that require special care during cleaning.

Things You'll Need

  • Laundry detergent
  • Liquid fabric softener
  • Liquid laundry detergent (optional)
  • Cleaning cloth (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Read the care label on your comforter. It not only lists the care instructions, it lists the type of filler that is in the bedding. Since synthetic suede is known for ease in cleaning, it is unlikely that the comforter requires dry cleaning, but it is vital that you check the label to make sure the filling does not require this type of care.

    • 2

      Wash your comforter in the washing machine with the water temperature and cycle the label suggests.

    • 3

      Add liquid fabric softener to the machine in the proper receptacle; dryer sheets may cause spotting on the fabric. Many standard washing machines hold a twin or full-sized comforter adequately. If your comforter is larger, often it is necessary to take it to a laundromat to wash it thoroughly and to prevent damage to your washer.

    • 4

      Dry the comforter on the temperature the care label suggests. Remove the comforter from the dryer as soon as the time is up to prevent wrinkling.