What can I do with old antique quilts?

There are so many different things you can upholster with that old quilt you have laying around. Try making new seat cushions for dining room or kitchen chairs or cover a footstool or ottoman in your living room. You can even use the fabric to cover barstools, an old bench or window seat cushions.

What can I do with an old feather quilt?

A duvet made from feathers could be either reused or composted. Taking the feather filling out of the duvet and using it in things such as homemade pillows and cushions would be a great use. In most cases, the feathers can also be composted. Make sure the feathers are taken out and put into the compost heap.

How do you dispose of pillows and duvets?

Duvets and pillows are not recyclable; however some animal charities may be able to use them for bedding. Otherwise, they should be put in the general waste.

Where do I dispose of old duvets?

Pillows and duvets due to hygiene reasons (unless new & unused) should be placed in the general waste bin. Other textiles such as duvet covers or blankets can be recycled in textile banks.

Why do duvets go yellow?

Yellow Stains on Bedding The natural oils that your body produces are often secreted in the form of sweat, particularly when youre sleeping. This will leave stains that appear yellow. Unfortunately, because these unsightly stains are oil-based they can be tricky to remove.