How to Wash a Quilt - MiniJumbuk Wool Quilt Care Guide

How to Wash and Care for Your Quilt - MiniJumbuk Care Guide

18 February 2026

A quality wool quilt is an investment, and MiniJumbuk understands the importance of caring for your quilt, so you achieve years of restful, natural sleep. Wool bedding is brilliant and easy to care for! Sunlight is nature’s own antibacterial and wool loves fresh air and sunshine. Let the sun work its magic, refreshing and revitalising your wool quilt, minimising the need to frequently launder your wool product.

At MiniJumbuk we know sleep and for 50 years we’ve been committed to ensuring our customers have the most comfortable nights sleep. That’s why we’ve chosen to specialise in wool, it offers exceptional, natural properties that make it ideal for bedding. Designed to naturally help improve sleep quality and achieve a better night’s sleep for the whole family.

MiniJumbuk has complied the very best quilt care guide that’s filled with handy hints and tips, ensuring that with minimal effort you will maximise the life of your wool quilt. However, if your quilt does need laundering, we’ve covered the best methods on how to wash a quilt without damage and have it back on your bed in no time.

Understanding Wool Quilt Care

Caring for a wool quilt is refreshingly simple – and that’s one of the features we love most about wool. We’ve learned over the 50 years of working with wool that when it comes to quilt care, less really is more. Wool naturally loves fresh air and sunshine, which is why we recommend airing your quilt regularly throughout the year to keep it performing at its best. It’s not necessary to wash wool quilts before first use or on a regular basis.

We understand sometimes mistakes happen and small spills or marks appear, before you decide to fully wash your quilt, we would start with spot cleaning. But how do you wash a quilt? Our wool quilts are machine washable, ensure you read the care label attached to the quilt before starting the cleaning process. Wool doesn’t like over agitation, nor does it like getting too hot. It’s best to machine wash a wool quilt in a front loader washing machine in 40°C warm water.

Understanding Wool Quilt Care: Preparing Your Quilt Before First Use

We know it’s exciting when you get your new quilt home – and it’s tempting to put it straight on the bed to start enjoying the natural comfort of wool right away. Knowing how to care for a quilt from day one is important and will keep your quilt performing for years to come.

Before we begin, it’s helpful to understand your quilts GSM (grams per square metre). Wool quilts are measured in GSM, which indicates the quilts weight and warmth level. Higher GSM quilts have more wool, and typically ideal for cooler seasons or cold sleepers, while lower GSM quilts are lighter and suitable for the warmer months, tropical climates or hot sleepers. It’s important to understand your quilts GSM so it’s suitable for your sleeping needs and help you care for it correctly.

Learn more about quilt GSM and how to select the right one with the MiniJumbuk Quilt GSM Guide.

Before first use, it’s best to give it a quick refresh. It won’t take long and your quilt will be ready to enjoy in no time – and the best part no washing required.

Unpack: Remove from packaging and give it a little shake to loosen the creases and revive the wool fibres from storage.
Fresh Air: Air it outside (or a well-ventilated area) to freshen and revitalise the wool fibres. No need to launder your quilt.
Extra Freshness (Optional): While airing a light spritz with MiniJumbuk Wool Spray for added freshness.
Ready for use: After a few hours in fresh air and sunshine your quilt is ready for the bed. Ensure the quilt is completely dry before use.

How to Clean a Quilt

MiniJumbuk wool quilts are easy to care for. Let us share our quilt care instructions and the best cleaning tips to have your quilt refreshed and back on the bed quickly. We have many quilts in our range so before you start cleaning always check the quilt care label attached to your product for the correct instructions.

How do you Wash a Quilt

Caring for your MiniJumbuk wool quilt doesn’t need to be complicated. Wool naturally resists odours and moisture, so can you wash a quilt? Yes – but often all it really needs is a little fresh air and sunlight. Wool naturally breathes, releasing excess moisture and odours over time, so a few hours outside is usually enough to rejuvenate and refresh your quilt without a full wash.

If your quilt has stains or a small spill, spot cleaning is our preferred method and avoids unnecessary washing. Simply treat the affected area with our gentle dabbing with our recommended spot cleaning solution and allow to air dry completely before placing back on the bed.

When you feel washing is needed, knowing how to wash a quilt correctly is important to protect the natural wool fibres and longevity of your MiniJumbuk wool quilt. Wool prefers gentle care and minimal agitation, so it’s best to avoid frequent washing. Always check the care label before cleaning to ensure your quilt is treated correctly.

Machine Washing Tips:

MiniJumbuk quilts are very easy to care for. Follow our care instructions on how to wash your quilt with the correct method.

Use a front-loader washing machine
Wash in 40°C warm water
Choose an approved wool detergent (such as MiniJumbuk’s Wool Wash)
Avoid hot water, regular detergents or aggressive cycles – they can damage the wool fibres.
Be mindful that wool can absorb up to 30% of its own weight, so your quilt will be heavier when wet.
Avoid overcrowding and excess agitation. Most domestic washing machine’s wool product capacity is smaller than the standard load, so it’s worth checking before washing your quilt at home.
For larger sizes (queen, kind and supa king) we recommend using a commercial machine that will comfortably fit without agitation.

By following these simple steps, your wool quilt will remain fresh and comfortable for years, allowing you to enjoy the natural benefits that wool has to offer.

How to Dry and Air Your Quilt Naturally

Air drying is the safest and easiest way to dry your quilt, keeping its natural loft and soft feel. After washing a quilt, avoid the dryer – wool doesn’t like high heat or over tumbling.

It’s best to lay your quilt flat on a clean surface or drape over a clothesline/clothing rack in fresh air and sunshine. The natural elements will refresh the fibres for a soft, clean quilt.

Key tips:Wool naturally absorbs moisture without feeling wet, thanks to its unique breathability – making it great for temperature regulation. Always make sure your quilt is completely dry before use to avoid unwanted odours and mildew.

When Should you Dry Clean a Quilt?

Wool quilts don’t need to be dry cleaned and is mostly an optional cleaning method rather than essential. MiniJumbuk wool quilts are suitable to be simply cared for at home, but if professional dry cleaning is a preferred method, they can be safely dry cleaned.

Quilt Dry Cleaning:

Always make sure the dry cleaner carefully follows the care instructions on the label attached to your quilt.
We recommend, choosing a member of the Dry Cleaners Institute of Australia.
Proper handling helps preserve the wool’s natural softness, resilience and ability to regulate temperature while you sleep.

Quilt dry cleaning may be a required if you wish for a deeper refresh or want to remove any stubborn stains. It’s important to note that if you want to remove stains, it’s best to discuss with the dry cleaner prior. This will guarantee they treat the stain correctly, older and deeply set stains may not come out during the dry cleaning process. It’s best to treat stains early before they have time to settle in and leave a permanent mark.

Spot Cleaning Wool Quilts

If you notice small stains or marks on your wool quilt, spot cleaning is a gentle and effective way to freshen it up without putting the entire quilt through a machine wash. This method helps protect the natural wool fibres while addressing spills or soiled areas as they happen. Let us share how to clean a quilt using a simple spot cleaning solution recommended by Woolmark.

Woolmark’s Recommended Spot Cleaning Mix:

1 tsp wool detergent
1 tsp white vinegar
1L warm water

How to Spot Clean:

Dip a clean cloth into the solution
Gently dab the affected area
Avoid rubbing – this can damage fibres or spread the stain
Allow to air dry naturally

Spot cleaning your quilt can be a great and simple alternative cleaning method to keep your quilt looking fresh, while protecting it’s natural softness, structure and longevity.

Air, Spot Clean or Wash? Here’s How to Choose

Air your quilt when:

The quilt needs a light refresh
To rejuvenate the wool fibres naturally
There is a slight odour or moisture built up
You want a simple, natural way to care for your quilt without washing

Airing your quilt outside allows fresh air and sunshine to naturally revive the wool fibres and is generally all the care the quilt needs.

Spot Clean your quilt when:

There’s a small spill or localised stain
You want to avoid unnecessary washing

Wash your quilt when:

There are multiple stains or a large spill covering majority of the quilt
The quilt feels generally unclean or dirty
Spot cleaning hasn’t fully removed marks

How to Store and Maintain Your Quilt for Years

MiniJumbuk quilts are an investment in quality of sleep, and we understand the importance of maintaining the natural performance and longevity of your wool quilt. Simple care and correct storage will help protect your quilt and guarantee restful night’s sleep for years to come.

Regular cleaning routine

Fresh Air and Sunshine:Wool doesn’t require excess washing. Simply air regularly outside on a warm, breezy day. The easiest way to remember to air your quilt is at the change of seasons.
Extra Freshness:For a little extra freshness, lightly spritz with MiniJumbuk Wool Spray.
Stain removal:Treat stains promptly, this will ensure they don’t ‘set’ and prevent odour or fibre damage.
Quality Bedding: Use quality bed sheets and wash your bed linen often to help protect and prolong the life of your quilt.

Before Storage

Air outside or in a well-ventilated area to remove any odour and moisture.
Wash only if necessary. Ensure the quilt is fully dried before storing. Slight moisture can cause mildew or attract pests such as dust mites.

How to Store a Wool Quilt correctly

It’s best to use a breathable storage bag, consider cotton or linen materials. Wool needs airflow to stay fresh.
Avoid plastic or vacuum sealing. This will trap moisture and may flatten or damage the wool fibres.
Ideally store in a cool, dry and dark linen cupboard or wardrobe.
If you wish, include a natural moth deterrent – such as cedar blocks or lavender sachets. However, it’s best to keep them separate from the product and in direct contact with the wool.
Loosely fold the quilt to reduce creasing and damaging the natural loft.

Long-Term Storage (seasonal storage)

Air the quilt in fresh air and sunshine every few months to revive the wool fibres.
Check the product and storage space to ensure it remains dry and pest free.

Using After Storage

Remove from storing and air the quilt preferable in fresh air and sunshine to rejuvenate the wool. If outdoors is not achievable use a well-ventilated area.
When airing, lightly spray with MiniJumbuk Wool Spray for an extra freshness. But remember to ensure it’s completely dry before placing on the bed.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What do I need to do before first use?
It’s best to firstly freshen up your quilt after it’s been stored in packaging. Before first use, unpack your quilt, gently shake it out and air it outside in fresh air for a few hours to naturally refresh the wool.

Can you wash a wool quilt?
Yes, MiniJumbuk wool quilts can be washed. However, majority of the time it’s not necessary and simply fresh air and sunshine will work to revive your quilt. If it does need a wash, we recommend spot cleaning over a full wash.

Can I machine wash a quilt?
Yes, you can wash your wool quilt in a washing machine. Wool doesn’t like over agitation nor does it like being washed in hot water. Avoid overcrowding the washing machine, we recommend using a commercial washing machine for larger sizes, to guarantee enough space for the quilt to move during the washing process. Ensure to follow the correct care instructions attached to the quilt.

What temperature should you wash a quilt?
The ideal water temperature when washing your quilt is 40°C warm water.

Can you tumble dry a quilt?
No. We don’t recommend tumble drying in a dryer as high heats can damage the wool fibres. It’s best to naturally dry your quilt outside or in a well-ventilated area.

How to remove smell from a quilt without washing?
Fresh air and sunshine will help remove any unwanted odours without having to machine wash your quilt. While airing consider spritzing a little MiniJumbuk Wool Spray for extra freshness.

Wool is naturally easy to care, making MiniJumbuk wool quilts refreshing simple to care for and back on your bed in no time. With regular fresh air, sunshine and the occasional spot clean (if needed) your quilt will continue to provide comfortable, breathable and temperature regulated sleep. Follow our simple care guide and you’ll enjoy your quilt for many years to come.

MiniJumbuk Quick Quilt Care

✔︎ Air regularly: Fresh air and sunshine is the best way to revive your quilt.

✔︎ Added Freshness: A simple way to add extra freshness is to spritz your quilt with MiniJumbuk Wool Spray during the airing process.

✔︎ Spot Clean first: Promptly treat small spill or marks to avoid full machine washing.
Woolmark’s Recommended Spot Cleaning Mix:

1 tsp wool detergent
1 tsp white vinegar
1L warm water

How to Spot Clean:

Dip a clean cloth into the solution
Gently dab the affected area
Avoid rubbing – this can damage fibres or spread the stain

Allow to air dry naturally

✔︎Machine Wash: Only, when necessary, machine wash your quilt in a front loader, 40°C warm water with a mild wool detergent and in accordance with the care label attached to the quilt.

✔︎Dry Naturally: Air drying is best. Hang on the clothesline or drying rack. Never tumble dry. Ensure the quilt is fully dried before use.

✔︎ Breathable Storage: Choose a clean and dry space that is well ventilated. Store in a breathable bag, avoid plastic and vacuum bags for long term storage.

Love sleeping with your wool quilt? Just like your wardrobe changes with the seasons, so should your bedding. Having the right quilt for the time of year helps you get the most out of wool’s natural temperature regulating benefits – keeping you warm in winter and comfortably cool in summer. We believe choosing a quilt that suits both the season, and your sleeping style ensuring your quilt performs at its best no matter what time of year it is.

MiniJumbuk has designed a range of quilts to suit all sleeping needs for Australian climates. From lightweight summer quilts to luxuriously warm quilt options that will provide maximum warmth without the extra weight. We have a quilt designed for your sleeping preference, whether it’s one versatile quilt or a seasonal rotation, MiniJumbuk offers better sleep all year round.

MiniJumbuk Quilt Buying Guide

Quilts	Fill	Fibre	Ideal For
Summer
Super Cool Wool Cotton Quilt	150gsm	Wool and Cotton	Hot sleepers and the hotter Australian climates.
Cool Wool Cotton Quilt	225gsm	Wool and Cotton	Comfortable summer sleeping or warm climates.

All Year Round
Everyday Wool Quilt	400gsm	Wool	Year round comfort. Great for modern homes, guest bedrooms, older children or one quilt to cover majority of the year.

Winter
Warm Wool Quilt	450gsm	Wool	Winter comfort and sleepers who tend to get cold at night. Our most popular winter quilt.
Thermal Wool Quilt	500gsm	Wool	Really cold sleepers and maximum warmth without the extra weight.

Learn more about choosing the right quilt for you

For the ultimate sleeping experience, combine your wool quilt with a MiniJumbuk mattress topper or protector and pillow. By combining all three products, you will enhance the breathability, moisture control and comfort of your sleeping environment to achieve a restful night’s sleep.