No, you shouldn't wash it. Have it dry cleaned or you could risk color fading, shrinking, or the fabric won't feel the same. Dry clean only items are made of maerials that may be damaged by water.
Getting a comforter cover means that you wont have to wash your comforter as often as you otherwise would have. for people who have down comforters that are dry clean only this can be a god send because it allows them to wash their bedding without a trip to the dry cleaner.
Dry cleaning a down comforter is the practical method. Attempting to wash one at home will lead to the down bunching up in corners or forming lumps elsewhere. The comforter will never thoroughly dry and will smell musty. The damp down can mildew leading to allergies.
You should not. The feathers are not what needs to be washed, it is the casing. You should dry clean to avoid damage.
It will probably be okay to machine wash it as long as you don't use warm or hot water.
You don't risk getting sick from any latent germs at all. You only need to wash it if it's visibly dirty or smelly.
you dont you dont
Cold water, a small amount of Woolite or Ivory dish soap, and a brush. Or, you could just get it dry-cleaned.
Last time I took in my comforter I think it cost 40 or 45 dollars.
yep. just put it on a delicate cycle and let it hang dry.
Ideally, take them to a dry cleaners. If you don't want to do that, you can hand wash the fabric. It will still work, despite the label of "dry clean only".
CAN you? Yes. Will it still be wearable? Maybe not. That's why the label says "Dry clean only". Depending on the material and construction, it is sometimes safe to wash a dry-clean-only sweater as long as you wash it very gently, BY HAND, in cool water. Blot it dry with a towel, and lay it flat on a table. Do not hang it or wring it out; the sweater may be stretched out of shape and ruined. Do this when there are no other options. Really, if the label says "Dry clean", then spend the 3 bucks and have it dry-cleaned.
A steam washer and dryer would be best for dry clean onl clothing.