The All-Season Duvet Insert Amazon Shoppers Say Is 'Like Sleeping on a Cloud' Is Under $40

As the seasons change, many people start transitioning the clothes in their closets to match the temperatures outside. But that can extend so much further than the outfits you plan to wear—while you're organizing your wardrobe and generally checking off those spring cleaning tasks around your home, it's a great opportunity to refresh your bedding, too. One quick fix? Swap out your duvet insert for an all-season option that's perfect for the transitional weather and beyond, because it's never pleasant to feel too hot (or too cold) while you sleep. And Amazon shoppers swear by this under-$40 duvet that fits the bill.

The Utopia Bedding Down Alternative Duvet Insert has a 100-percent microfiber exterior, a feather-free fill that makes it a good option for those who have allergies, and box stitching that works to keep the fill in place and evenly distributed. The comforter has a density of 250 GSM (grams per square meter) which makes it light but cozy and suitable for year-round use. It's an Amazon best-seller in multiple categories: number one in Bedding Comforters and number two in Bedding Duvets and Down Comforters. In fact, it's so popular that it has nearly 50,000 five-star ratings and almost 9,200 perfect reviews.

Buy It: Utopia Bedding Down Alternative Duvet Insert, from $23 (was $25), Amazon

One reviewer said the duvet insert is "like sleeping on a cloud" and shared that it was more comfortable than their previous comforter, which cost $100 more. They added that it's "lightweight yet still warm," writing, "I don't have a doubt we will use this all year long."

"It's soft, plump, and comfortable," wrote another reviewer who called out how the insert's box stitching keeps the fill from spreading around. "It's a great alternative to feather duvets, which from my experience can be quite messy,"

Not only do the boxed stitching and piped edges serve a true purpose, but they also help to give the duvet insert a crisp look that makes it work as a comforter on its own. However, if you do plan to use it as an insert, it has loops on all four corners that allow it to easily attach to a duvet cover. When it's time to wash it, just pop it into the washing machine on a gentle cold cycle before air drying or placing it in the dryer on low heat.

"I use it [as] a comforter without a duvet over it, and it looks really nice," confirmed another shopper, while a different reviewer said, "It washes very well, and I don't think I'll ever buy a different brand."

Don't let your closet steal all of the spring cleaning attention. Instead, get your bedding ready for the season and shop the Utopia Bedding Down Alternative Duvet Insert for as little as $23 in sizes ranging from twin to California king. And while you're sprucing up your bedding, consider picking up a new set of pillows, too.