Caring for your Organic Wool Products

CARING FOR YOUR WOOL BEDDING

Certain products require special handling and are not suitable for machine washing. Read this entire document before cleaning any of your Takasa Organic Wool items.

Protect your purchase during use. Place your comforter inside a washable duvet cover and your pillows in washable cases. For mattress toppers, place a moisture barrier between the topper and a fitted sheet.

Wool needs to breathe. Unmaking your bed each morning allows any moisture to evaporate. Sunning your wool bedding a few times a year is also great for keeping it refreshed. Indoors, just open the curtains and let the rays in. You can also take your items outside to soak up the sun in the fresh air.

We do not recommend dry cleaning.

MACHINE WASHING - READ CAREFULLY

Keep in mind that with each washing there is the potential for slight shrinkage. Wash only as needed. With both methods described below, it’s important that you skip the wash cycle. The wash cycle creates agitation, which can result in felted or ruined wool bedding.

TOP-LOAD WASHERS

Use soak and spin cycles only. Do not use the wash cycle, which agitates and can ruin your items.
Manually set cycles to soak and spin. Do not allow the machine to enter the wash cycle.

  • SOAK. Fill machine with cold water. Add a small amount of biodegradable detergent or wool wash. Place item in machine, gently pushing to absorb the water. Let it soak.
  • SKIP ALL WASH CYCLES. The wash cycle is where agitation happens. Instead, manually set to spin. Centrifugal force will spin the water out.
  • SOAK & SPIN. Leave item in machine, allow to refill with cold water and soak. Follow with a spin cycle. Repeat as needed.
  • DO NOT MACHINE DRY. Drape your wool items in the sun or a warm place to dry.

 

FRONT-LOAD WASHERS

Use the gentlest, shortest and lowest-soil settings. Do not use the wash cycle, which agitates and can ruin your items. For best results, wash with a full load.

  • SOAK. Place items in the machine and fill with cold water. Add a small amount of biodegradable detergent or wool wash to the dispenser. Let it soak.
  • SKIP ALL WASH CYCLES. The wash cycle is where agitation happens. Instead, manually set to spin. Centrifugal force will spin the water out.
  • SOAK & SPIN. Leave item in the machine and allow to refill with cold water and soak. Follow with a spin cycle. Repeat as needed.
  • DO NOT MACHINE DRY. Drape your wool items in the sun or a warm place to dry.

SPOT CLEANING

Soak the affected area with hydrogen peroxide (note, peroxide may cause lightening of the fabric). As the area dries, you’ll see stains lift and disappear. Tougher stains may require repeat applications. For larger areas, place the stained portion in a sink or tub, apply a biodegradable detergent and run water through the soiled area. Wool is very absorbent, so avoid immersing the entire item in water. Drape or line dry in the sun or warm place. You can also place the soaked area between two towels and press the excess moisture out. Do not wring or machine dry.

SPECIAL CARE AND CLEANING OF SPECIFIC PRODUCTS

Pillows and Mattress toppers - These items are spot clean only.

NO GUARANTEE ONCE ITEMS HAVE BEEN WASHED

Due to the variety of washing machines on the market and the differences in their operation, we do not guarantee bedding items once they have been machine washed. We want you to enjoy your natural products for years to come and offer these washing instructions to assist you in giving them the best care possible. Understanding the basic principles of the soak-and-spin method explained here will enable you to maximize the life of your bedding.

Contact Us - We’re always happy to chat with you and answer questions about the proper care and washing of our products. Call us at 1-866-2-TAKASA. We’re here Monday-Friday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Pacific time. If we’re not in, leave a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can also reach us at hello @ takasa.co