Q. Am I putting bleach in my wash?
A. It is quite possible that you are adding bleach in your wash without knowing it. Bleach comes in a number of forms, and have simmilar properties. Many commercialy available laundry detergents contain bleaches without being labeled specificly.
Some pre wash water treatments also contain bleach. You may be doubling up the dose of bleach without ever adding "bleach" to your wash.

Names to look for..
Sodium Percarbonate
hydrogen peroxide
Sodium carbonate
hydrogen peroxide
sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate
Sodium hypochlorite

The properties of Sodium hypochlorite bleach that make it effective for removing stains also result in cumulative damage to organic fibers such as cotton, and the useful lifespan of these materials will be shortened with regular bleaching.
The sodium hydroxide that is also found in many bleaches causes fiber degradation as well. Residual amounts of bleach not rinsed out will continue slowly degrading organic fibers in the presence of humidity.
Sheets and towels that rip easily demonstrate the costs of laundering with bleach. Hot water increases the activity of the bleach, owing to the thermal decomposition of hypochlorite which ultimately generates environmentally-undesirable chlorate.

It is best to consult with your chemical supplier and Laundry system designer for best outcomes.

Q. How to wash a Quilt
A. All of the quilts that we carry can be machine washed. Ensure that the machine you use is large enough to comfortablly launder the item. If you need to cram the quilt into your machine, it is likely you will not get a thorough wash. Use a mild detergent, one that is suitable for woolens
A warm tumble dry, until completely dry. Drying time is affected by the type of fill. A Polyester filled quilt will take a relatively short time to dry, where a Feather down quilt will take longer.

It is better to wash a Feather Down quilt than to have it dry cleaned. Dry cleaning may remove neccessary fat & oils which can lower resiliency of down and possibly make the down more brittle.

Q. What detergent should you use with your Quilt?
A. You should always use an unscented, liquid based, color-free detergent to wash your quilt, and refrain from using any detergent that contains a fabric softener. Fabric softeners can damage the fibres of the fill and aid in fible migration, so should be avoided.
A detergent that is suitable for woolens is a good choice.
Avoid useing bleach on your quilt. Bleach (in one of it's many forms) will lessen the life of your quilt more than it will aid in washing it.