How to Wash a Doona & Other Bulky Items in Osborne Park
Your complete guide to washing doonas, quilts, blankets, and oversized items at Odd Angry Sock — when your home washer just won't cut it. Or skip the effort and let our professionally trained staff handle it for you.
Rather have someone else handle it?
Our professionally trained staff can wash, dry, and fold your doona and bulky items for you — no effort required on your part. Drop it off during staffed hours (Mon–Sat, mornings) and we'll take care of everything. Full-service pricing for doonas, blankets, and bedding is available on our pricing page.
What Machine Size Do I Need?
Quick Answer
Match your doona to the right machine below. Using a machine that's too small means your doona won't rinse or clean properly — the fill needs room to move. Our largest machine at Osborne Park is 18kg, perfect for king + size doonas and thick mattress toppers.
| Item | Minimum Machine | At Osborne Park? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Doona | 8–10 kg | ✓ Yes | Fits in a standard commercial machine |
| Double Doona | 10 kg | ✓ Yes | Full-size front loader recommended |
| Queen Doona | 10–13 kg | ✓ Yes | Don't overpack — needs room to tumble freely |
| King Doona | 18 kg+ | ✓ Yes | Our 18kg front loader handles this comfortably |
| Sleeping Bag (down-filled) | 10 kg | ✓ Yes | Cold wash only; wool wash detergent |
| Wool Blanket | 8 kg | ✓ Yes | Cold water + wool wash essential |
| Weighted Blanket (7–9 kg) | 13–18 kg | ✓ Yes | Check manufacturer label first |
| Large Dog Bed / Pet Bedding | 13 kg | ✓ Yes | Hot wash recommended for sanitising |
| Mattress Topper | 13–18 kg | ✓ Yes | Our 18kg machine is ideal |
How to Wash Your Doona — The Right Way
If you're doing it yourself, follow these six steps for a thorough clean without damaging your doona fill or fabric.
1. Shake Out & Inspect
Give your doona a vigorous shake outdoors to loosen dust, redistribute the fill, and check for loose seams or damage. Read the care label — it tells you the fill type (feather, wool, or synthetic) and what temperatures are safe.
2. Select the Right Machine
Choose your machine based on the size chart above. The doona must tumble freely in the drum — a packed machine means poor rinsing and uneven cleaning. Our largest machine at Osborne Park is 18kg, ideal for king-size doonas.
3. Spot Treat Stains
Apply stain treatment spray to any soiled or discoloured patches and let it sit for 3–5 minutes before loading. Don't scrub — this can damage the fill clusters inside the baffle pockets. Stain treatment is available in-store ($5).
4. Add the Right Detergent
Detergent choice matters — the wrong one permanently strips natural oils from feathers or felts wool fibres. Detergents are available in-store during staffed hours (Mon–Sat 9am–1pm), or bring your own anytime.
Synthetic fill: Use an oxygen bleach detergent for proper sanitising and odour removal.
5. Select the Correct Temperature
Heat permanently damages feather clusters and can shrink wool — always cold wash these fills, no matter how dirty the doona looks.
Synthetic doonas: Warm wash (40°C) for more effective sanitising.
6. Dry Correctly — The Most Important Step
Incorrect drying is the #1 reason doonas are ruined. Damp fill mildews inside baffle pockets within days, and permanently clumped fill loses its warmth and loft.
Synthetic doonas: Low heat, 60–90 minutes. Use dryer balls and redistribute fill regularly.
