goose down

[lorieMN]

is it possible to use it,at home? How is it cleaned? do any of you make comforters with your own feathers?

 

[cedar post]

I know a older couple that raised geese what they did was take the goose down put it in a pillow case and would wash it in downy. Then they would sell the goose down to someone that made different type of items needing goose down. Hope this helps. Mike

 

[lorieMN]

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that sounds like it would work well,,I am wondering if its worth the time,guess I can try once and see how it goes.

 

[Bantimna]

We use it in our:
- Bedding
- Pillows
- Couches

But it makes balls if it isn't washed properly.

 

[cedar post]

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Yea,I'm trying to remember how the process went it was a long time ago. I think it would be worth the time and effort, having something you made yourself. Don't know how long it would take to get enough down. The people that did it used to sell it by the pound and always had people on a waiting list to buy the down. Mike

 

[lorieMN]

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so whats the proper way to wash it?