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Common Quilt Care Tips

Like all your valuable and precious accessories, quilts too need regular care and maintenance. a healthy quilt is the only quilt that can adorn your interiors for many long years. With a few quilt care tips, you can ensure the longetivity and durability of your favourite quilt for a lifetime.

A few tips:

Quilt care depends primarily on the type of quilt you own. It is common knowledge that handmade quilts require more maintenance as compared to machine made and simple quilt patterns. Also, quilts, which are used regularly, require periodic vacuuming and cleaning as compared to quits which are used only on special occasions. Another important consideration is the age of your quilt. Antiques normally require high maintenance. The type of care and cleaning also differs significantly for antique quilts. However, a few common tips can be easily applied for a variety of quilts. As far as possible care should be taken to avoid staining the quilts with spilt food and drinks. In case, damage does occur, you need to leave the cleaning task to experts as washing the quilts at home can have disastrous results. In case you wish to hang your quilts make sure that they are not directly exposed to the sun and other harsh environmental factors.

Quilts need to be stored appropriately when not in use. Preferably the quilts should not be exposed directly to the untreated wood surfaces. To avoid damage to delicate quilts, always handle them gently and use gloves while taking them down or putting them up when required. Stored quilts also need to be aired once or twice a year to avoid dampness and smell.

Damage repair:

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, quilts can suffer from unexplainable and devastating damage. In order to repair them, you can approach professionals having expertise in this field. Avoid taking on the responsibility of repairing the damage, especially if you are not aware of the techniques of quilting.

However, with a few care tips, you can avoid such long-lasting damages and can enjoy the warmth and comfort of your quilts till eternity.

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