Should You Turn Your Quilt Over When Airing It Out?

Yes, you should turn your quilt over when airing it out. This is a crucial step to ensure effective sterilization, mite removal, and drying. Sunlight mainly affects the surface of the quilt, while mites and moisture may hide in the inner layers. Airing only one side is insufficient for thorough removal.

 

Why turn it over?

Even sterilization: Ultraviolet rays can only penetrate the surface of the quilt. Turning it over allows the inner layers to fully receive sunlight, effectively killing deep-seated mites and bacteria.

Thorough dehumidification: Moisture produced by sweating at night tends to accumulate on the inside. Airing the inside for one hour before turning it over will more effectively remove moisture.

Avoid ineffective airing: Not turning it over may allow mites to hide in the shade and continue to multiply, weakening the drying effect.

 

Correct turning method:

Time interval: It is recommended to turn the quilt over every 1-2 hours to ensure even heating on both sides.

Handling tips: Gently unfold the quilt when turning it over, avoiding pulling or stretching, especially for delicate materials such as down and silk.

Special Notes for Materials: Down comforters and silk comforters should not be exposed to direct sunlight. They can be air-dried in a well-ventilated area and turned over 1-2 times.

Cotton comforters are thicker, so you can extend the drying time by one side to 2 hours before turning them over.