subject: What Is A Down Featherbed? [print this page] In either case of a down top or poly pillow top layer it is important that you properly care for your featherbed so as to keep the fabric in spotless condition. Because feather beds are so large that cannot be machine washed or dried and instead need to be spot cleaned. It is critically important that no moisture is leaked into a feather bed as this will ruin it due to the possibility of mold forming.
