When is it worth refurbishing old duvets and pillows?

When is it worth refurbishing old duvets and pillows?

Do you have old duvets or pillows that look worn? Did you know that professional refurbishment is often worthwhile – both for financial and sustainability reasons? In this article, you'll learn when and why it's worth refurbishing your bedding, and how the process works at Betten Michel.

A second life for your bedding

“Old doesn’t mean unusable.”

Many people discard their duvets or pillows as soon as they look worn out and invest in expensive new ones. Yet down and feather products often harbor untold potential.

With the right refurbishment, your bedding can be restored to almost new condition – at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

Why is it worth refurbishing old duvets?

1. High-quality fillings have great potential

The true value of your duvet lies within: the filling. Especially with down and feather products, a large portion of the materials can be reused.

  • Not all down is created equal: High-quality goose down, due to its size and durability, offers the best basis for reconditioning. Cheaper products often contain duck down, which is of lower quality.
  • Feather pillows: Even feather pillows can be worth refurbishing if the filling is still intact.

A pillow or duvet may look worn on the outside, but inside it can hide a true treasure. Dust, broken feathers, and wear and tear are removed during a professional cleaning, leaving you with a hygienic and high-quality product.

2. Sustainability and environmental awareness

Instead of throwing away old bedding, you can act sustainably by refurbishing it:

  • Less waste: Extend the life of your bedding.
  • Upcycling: By reusing filling material you save resources.
  • Sustainable investment: Refurbishment protects the environment and your wallet.

3. Economic benefits

Refurbishing is significantly cheaper than buying new. For example:

  • A high-quality goose down duvet (135x200 cm, approx. 800g down filling) costs approx. 500+ €.
  • The costs for professional cleaning and refurbishment are often well under half – depending on the condition and necessary adjustments.

The refurbishment process at Betten Michel

Betten Michel offers a transparent and customer-oriented service not only regionally in its stores, but throughout Germany. Here's how we refurbish your bedding:

  1. Free inspection:

    • Register your bedding online for free.
    • You will receive a free parcel label and can conveniently send your bedding to us.

  2. Individual advice:
    After the inspection, we'll check the condition of your bedding and discuss your options together. You'll receive a transparent cost breakdown.

  3. Traditional cleaning:

    • The filling is removed from the casing, cleaned separately and carefully sorted.
    • Dust and debris are sorted out, especially relevant for people with dust allergies!
    • Learn more about the cleaning process .

  4. Refill and renew:

    • Missing filling is supplemented with new high-quality down.
    • If you wish, we can replace the cover so that your bedding is completely dustproof and fresh again.

  5. Return shipping:
    Your refurbished bedding will be carefully packaged and returned directly to you.

When is it particularly worthwhile to reprocess something?

  1. High-quality materials:
    Down products – especially goose down – are particularly suitable for reprocessing.

  2. Fillings worth preserving:
    If the filling is largely intact, reconditioning will bring significant improvements.

  3. Focus on sustainability:
    Those who want to consume consciously rely on extending the lifespan through processing.

  4. Cost-saving:
    You often save several hundred euros compared to buying new.

  5. House dust allergy sufferers:
    Cleaning removes dust and broken feathers, and replacing the ticking makes the pillow or duvet dustproof and clean again.

FAQ on refurbishing old bedding

1. How often should I have my bedding refurbished?

  • Down duvets: every 3 years.
  • Pillows: every 2 years.

2. How much does the refurbishment cost?
Prices vary depending on the scope, e.g.:

  • Cleaning costs: Pillows from 5€, duvets from 25€.
  • New filling: depending on quality.
  • New cover: depending on application and quality.

3. Is it worth reprocessing all materials?
No, reconditioning is usually not worthwhile for synthetic fillings. Betten-Michel offers professional cleaning and reconditioning of down and feather pillows and duvets. They also offer complete washing of natural fiber and natural hair duvets.

Conclusion: A clear added value for your bedding

Refurbishing duvets and pillows offers numerous advantages: You save money, protect the environment, and receive a product in almost new condition. This method is particularly unbeatable for high-quality down products.

Take action now!

Send us your bedding for a free inspection . Enjoy the highest level of sleeping comfort – sustainably and cost-effectively.

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