How can these review differ so greatly about the results of washing the bedspread?? some say it's great, others say it faded horribly. did you wash it in hot or cold water? is it better to dry clean it? How can these review differ so greatly about the results of washing the bedspread?? some say it's great, others say it faded horribly. did you wash it in hot or cold water? is it better to dry... » Read More How can these review differ so greatly about the results of washing the bedspread?? some say it's great, others say it faded horribly. did you wash it in hot or cold water? is it better to dry clean it? « Show Less
789072
I've never had any issues with my daughter's bedspread fading. I wash it on a gentle setting with cold water, using a little Clorox 2 to help keep the color true; then I tumble dry it on a low heat setting. Hope this helps!
767437
We recommend having the comforter professionally laundered. We do not recommend home laundering. If laundered properly, the comforter should not be lumpy after being washed and dried thoroughly. Cold water should be used in washing and no heat should be used in drying.
161016
I think they recommend that the bedspread should be dried cleaned only. I have not had that done yet.
71550
I've never washed the whole thing-I think I would take it to the cleaners, and have it professionally cleaned, rather than trying to do it myself, in the washer. If you do decide to wash it, I would do it on the gentle cycle, cold water, and NOT put it in the dryer.
403237
I just washed ours a couple of days ago at the laundromat (we have the 40-inch bed). Tumble dried it for a while, then left it out in the sun. Seems pretty much good as new. (Although a removable cover would've really been ideal, but whatever.)
2003171
I always wash my sheets in hot water. This one did not shrink when washed. Hopefully this helps.
1059598
Ive had mine for alittle over a year and ive washed and dried it a few times also....its in great shape and looks nice and fluffy on my bed....i love the looks of it!..:)
128044
I haven't washed it yet, but I imagine it would, but only with cold water and then hang dry. Otherwise, I think it might get damaged, from prior experience with another comforter.
1405384
There is no tag to inform you what the wash/dry instructions are... at least not on mine. I wash mine on cold and put it in the dryer. From the range in the responses, it sounds like you can wash it however you like.
948230
I've washed it on warm with a cold rinse cycle and it came out fresh and fine. Hope that helps:)
320975
B4 washing, it was great. After washing in cold water it shrunk more than 1/2 its original size and now sits in my box of things I don't want to throw out but I have no current use for. I would not recommend purchase.
2179310
I wash the whole bed. It's doesn't come apart (there is no cover and/or filling) so it's a or nothing. It washes really well!
118577
I didn't wash before, but I was desperate to protect my bed from my potty training toddler. It worked well, when it was tested later that night. And I put mine in the dryer, no shrinking, but it takes two full cycles to dry! And that is with an extra spin cycle in the washer. But I love the sheet. I use it in addition to a hospital bed pad, as its easier then washing and drying the full sheet every day. But I know my mattress is safe.
1025475
Wash it with cold water in mild soapy water maybe even use a small amount of bleach, be sure to agitate it really well, but don't scrub the fabric or else you may find some pulls in afterwords. Rinse it well and let it air dry at room temperature (nothing extreme). It should be fine. I've washed it before and i haven't had any problems.
426283
Yes, I washed mine of course before putting it on my bed, followed the brief directions to dry on "low" and it came out fine.
1178272
I gave it as a gift so not sure about dryer. I think it is safe to wash on gentle with cold water or I would not buy a "dry clean only" bedding. I would hang it over shower curtain rod to dry.
1439021
I didn't wash it first but I have washed it recently. I used cold in washer and low in dryer. All good. Mine is on top of my queen sofa mattress and they are the same size.