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How should a shikibuton be cared for, cleaned, and aired?

Learn how to air, turn and spot-clean HIMARI and SORA, keep the filling and base dry, and care for the bedding between uses.

After sleep, lift or stand the shikibuton so you can inspect its underside and the supporting surface. Let both release moisture. Air both faces in a ventilated place, turn the bedding over and rotate it head to foot regularly. Fold and store it only when it is dry.

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Do not machine-wash or soak the whole HIMARI or SORA. Follow the model’s spot-cleaning instructions for a small surface stain and dry the affected area completely. Wash the removable sheet or cover according to its own care label; those instructions are different from washing the filled shikibuton.

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