Nowadays, many people have the habit of drying quilts, which can eliminate mites, bacteria, and mold, as well as enhance the warmth retention of the quilt. Taking advantage of good weather, we can put the quilt on the balcony, building downstairs, or rooftop for drying, which will make us sleep more comfortably at night. However, many people forget to take care of it during the drying process, and they find that the quilt is different from what they expected after they remember it. Here are some misunderstandings:
1. Dry it for a whole day. Drying quilts for a longer time does not necessarily mean better. Long-term exposure to sunlight can lead to the breakage of fibers in the quilt core, which weakens the warmth retention and even has an adverse effect. The best time to dry quilts is from 12 PM to 3 PM, and drying for two to three hours is enough. In the early morning and dusk, the humidity in the air increases, which not only fails to effectively kill dust mites and remove mold but also makes the quilt dampened by moisture, which means it is a waste of efforts.
2. Beat the quilt vigorously. Beating the quilt vigorously will drive the warm gas out of the quilt, which reduces the fluffiness of the quilt, and even breaks fibers and causes lumpiness. Therefore, the quilt cannot be beaten vigorously after being dried. Instead, we can softly brush the surface of the quilt with a soft-bristled brush or gently shake it to remove floating dust on the surface of the quilt.
3. Fold it up immediately after drying. The quilt should not be folded up immediately after being dried, as the warmth can easily cause mites to reproduce. Hence, the quilt should be left indoors to cool down after being dried, and it can be folded up again after the heat is dissipated.
In summary, drying quilts is important, but we should also pay attention to the details and avoid some misunderstandings.