Doona & Bedding Washer Size Calculator
Find the right commercial washer drum size, water temperature and drying cycle for quilts, doonas, and heavy blankets before heading to the laundromat.
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Doona & Bedding Laundry FAQ
Everything you need to know about washing large quilts in commercial laundromats.
Can I wash a Queen or King size doona in a normal home washing machine?
Most domestic washing machines have a 7kg to 9kg capacity. While a dry doona may physically fit inside, once it absorbs water it expands and weighs 15kg or more. This prevents proper agitation, leaves detergent residue trapped in the fibres, and frequently burns out domestic drive motors or locks the spin cycle due to uneven balance.
What size laundromat washing machine is needed for a Queen doona in Australia?
For a standard Queen synthetic or down doona, a 14kg to 18kg front-loader drum is ideal. For heavy Australian wool underlays or King/Super King quilts, choose an 18kg to 27kg commercial mega washer.
How do you dry a feather and down quilt without lumps?
Use a large commercial laundromat dryer on low heat. Add 2 to 3 clean tennis balls or wool dryer balls into the drum. The balls repeatedly beat against the tumbling doona, breaking up dense damp clumps of feathers and restoring maximum fluffy loft.
How much does it cost to wash and dry a doona at an Australian laundromat?
A large 18kg commercial wash cycle typically costs $9 to $12, and commercial drying costs around $4 to $7 (total $13 to $19). Compared to commercial dry cleaning which ranges from $45 to $80 per quilt, laundromat self-serve saves $30 to $60 every wash.
Find laundromats with large machines
Browse Australian laundromats equipped with 18kg and 27kg mega washers and dryers.