How to put a doona cover on (the easy way)
Taking to TikTok, Chantel Mila (aka @mama_mila) shows her followers the easiest way to put a doona cover using the burrito method. Here's how she does it.
Here are the step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Turn your doona cover inside out and lay down on the mattress with the opening at the foot of the bed.
Step 2
Lay your doona on top of that.
Step 3
Roll both the doona and cover like a burrito towards the bottom of the bed.
Step 4
Flip the cover over the ends (like in the video above.)
Step 5
Do up the fastenings on the cover.
Step 6
Unroll it. Voila! You are done.
How to put a doona cover on without rolling it
If rolling your doona seems too complicated, there's another way to make the job a little bit easier.
- Lay your doona cover flat on your bed.
- Feed the left corner of your doobna up into the matching corner of the cover. Now do the same on the bottom corner.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Pick up the top corners of your doona, then give it a good shake.
- Fasten the cover.
How often should you wash your doona cover?
This one depends on if you’re using a top sheet or not. If you have a top sheet, you can get away without washing your doona cover for longer. But ideally, you want to wash it every 2 weeks.
How often should you wash your doona?
Similar to sheets and pillows, the doona can accumulate sweat, body oils, and dead cells. Over time, if it’s not cleaned properly; it can attract dust mites and bacteria. As a general rule of thumb, it’s recommended that doonas be washed every six months to a year.
Just make sure you read the care instructions before washing. Follow our instructions for washing a doona when it won't fit in the washing machine.
