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	Our proposal: Bedding programme
			Another tried-and-tested process is the programme package for duvets, pillows, synthetic bedding and feather beds. The bedding programme ensures even higher standards of hygiene And it does it simply and economically. This process is also suitable for special bedding used by allergy sufferers. Freely programmable Profitronic controls set new standards of economy and technology. Alongside fixed programmes, the user is also able to modify programme cycles to suit the load.

	Washing featherbeds and eiderdowns
	In all, 3 programmes with different maximum main wash temperatures (95°C, 60°C and 40°C) are available for washing featherbeds and eiderdowns: The characteristic feature of these programmes is the 'deflation' cycle. Here, the bedding is briefly wetted and then spun. This has the effect of removing a large proportion of the air trapped inside the cover in order to ensure optimum mechanical action during the wash programme. This is then followed by a non-deactivatable pre-wash at 40°C, a main wash and 3 rinses.		Products with a reduced pH value should be used. It may also be advisable to use products containing enzymes. These products can also be used as pre-spotting agents. When washing heavily soiled covers, it may be advisible to use detergents containing bleach. It is important to dry these items in a dryer with a sufficient capacity as this gives individual feathers enough space to loft and fluff up. In general, drying takes approximately 60 mins.

	Washing duvets with a synthetic filling
	Here, too, 3 programmes with different maximum main wash temperatures (95°C, 60°C and 40°C) are available: These programmes consist of a pre-wash at 40°C, a main wash and 3 rinse cycles.		Products with a reduced pH value should be used. It may also be advisable to use products containing enzymes. These products can also be used as pre-spotting agents. When washing heavily soiled covers, it may be advisible to use detergents containing bleach. It is important to use a sufficiently large tumble dryer for drying to ensure that duvets can inflate to their original size.

	Washing natural-fibre duvets
	On account of the properties of natural fibres such as wool, there is a risk that the filling felts and/or shrinks. In addition to this, the filling may also become twisted. When pre-spotting, the use of protease (an enzyme which breaks down proteins) should be avoided as it can cause damage to wool and silks. After pre-spotting, the machine can be loaded. The programme is designed in such a way as to offer the greatest possible degree of protection to natural fillings. The main wash entails a low level of mechanical action and a maximum temperature of 25°C. This is then followed by a rinse cycle and a retexturing bath. The programme ends with a 3-minute spin cycle at full speed.		Products with a reduced pH value should be used to wash woollen products. It may also be advisable to use products containing enzymes. These products can also be used as pre-spotting agents. The use of a polymer texturising agent is recommended as polymers protect the individual woollen filaments. Our drying recommendation for natural-fibre duvets is a short drying and loosening cycle lasting approx. 2 minutes in order to avoid felting.