Cleaning Guide
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Take it off. To remove the slipcover from a sofa or chair, start with one arm, work around to the back of the frame, then finish with the second arm. Take the slipcover outside to shake off any loose dust or crumbs before starting the actual washing process and re-zip all cushion covers so they don’t fray.
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Treat stains. If you have stains, pretreat with a gentle laundry stain remover or gentle liquid detergent . If your slipcovers are super soiled, use the pre-soak cycle in your washer.
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Load up the washer. Slipcovers are bulky and heavy, —split this project up into as many loads as you need. Wash on gentle cycle
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Dry it almost the whole way. Some slipcovers are air dry only (you can learn about this from the fabric care instructions). If yours needs to be air dried, hang it on a drying rack or clothesline until partially dry (don’t overlap the pieces or you risk mildew) or dry on the air cycle. If your slipcover can be put in the dryer, make sure that it’s big enough (small dryers can lead to permanent creases) and put it in on low-medium heat.
- Put it back on. Follow the installation guide listed above
- Store extra slipcovers correctly. Store the unused ones in a cool, dry place, out of direct light. Prior to storage, wrap in a lightweight white sheet or muslin cover to keep dust off while allowing air to circulate.
