Duvets

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Do you really need to pass your duvet on?

A quarter of British people have never washed their duvet (according to some silly marketing survey). When they start looking tired and grubby, we tend to just buy a new one. Maybe yours hasn't actually reached the end of its useful life, it just needs a wash! If it won't fit in the washing machine at home, some laundrettes have extra-big machines for precisely this kind of thing. Or you could wash it in the bath. If you're tumble-drying it, try putting tennis balls in the machine with it to keep it fluffed up. If you're planning to line-dry it, pick a sunny day!

Who will take used duvets?

Some animal shelters Some animal shelters will take duvets and pillows that are no longer suitable for human use, to keep the animals comfortable. But many won't, because the stuffing represents a choking hazard if you're a dog whose hobbies include tearing up textiles with your teeth. As ever, please check before donating anything - and if they say yes, get in touch with us so we can add them to this page!

Not taking/no longer taking duvets
 * Most charity shops won't take used duvets. They take up a lot of space, they're hard to sell and there may be hygiene concerns.