[header] How to clean comforters [title] Read the care label. [step] Your comforter should have a care label with instructions on how to clean it. Most down and down-alternative comforters can be washed at home with a mild detergent, though some may specify to dry clean only. 
[substeps] Do not deviate from specific instructions on the label. These may include temperature settings for washers and dryers, etc.