How do you wash your IKEA sofa covers?
Can I wash my sofa cover in the washing machine?
Most modern fabrics used to make sofa covers are not designed to be washed in an automatic washing machine. Most sofa covers have a flame-retardant coating that can slowly wear away if washed repeatedly in the machine. However, some sofa covers are made from durable fabric and are machine washable. In that case, check the label on the sofa cover or the accompanying washing instructions. If you want your sofa cover to always look fresh and feel as soft as it did on day one, it’s best to focus only on the spot you want to clean using the recommended cleaner for your sofa cover’s fabric while checking the fabric carefully. Check the care label for further instructions.
At what temperature should I wash my sofa cover?
Before you get carried away and use a hot liquid to clean your sofa cover, it’s important to make sure the liquid you use won’t damage or shrink the fabric of your cover. Even if you only use water to remove a stain or hand wash the cover, the water or liquid temperature should never exceed 40 degrees Celsius. As mentioned earlier, some sofa covers can be machine washed. However, if you do wash your sofa covers in the machine, make sure the wash cycle is not set too hot for better results. High temperatures can cause the color to fade from your sofa cover’s fabric or, worse, cause color spots because the color concentration varies from spot to spot. Keep in mind that you might get away with washing your sofa cover at a high temperature once (unless the washing instructions say otherwise), but repeated washing will make the fabric feel much rougher and no longer as soft as before.
Can IKEA sofa covers go in the tumble dryer?
There may be some exceptions regarding washing instructions for different sofa covers depending on the fabric. That said, when it comes to drying your IKEA sofa cover, you absolutely should NOT dry it with hot air. It is also advised not to dry the covers in the tumble dryer. Hot air drying is the culprit behind shrinking sofa covers. The high temperature in the tumble dryer causes all water molecules to leave the fabric more than it naturally would if dried naturally. In fact, the texture of your fabric can be affected as a result of exposure to such high temperatures. When drying IKEA sofa covers after washing, it’s best to let them air dry. However, do not hang the covers in direct sunlight for too long, as this can have a similar effect as drying in the tumble dryer. view IKEA sofa covers
Can you iron IKEA sofa covers?
Now that your sofa cover is completely clean, of course, you don’t want to put it back on the sofa all wrinkled. The final step after cleaning your IKEA sofa cover is ironing to make sure your cover looks elegant and presentable. Whether you can iron a sofa cover and at what temperature depends on the thickness and material of the fabric the cover is made from. Cotton, for example, requires a higher temperature to iron. In short, most IKEA sofa covers can be ironed. So always make sure to check the washing instructions on the sofa cover before ironing.
Conclusion
Sofa covers are indispensable in every household if you want your furniture to last a long time. The only alternative to carefully washing your IKEA sofa cover is to buy a new one or live with stained covers. Although properly washing sofa covers may seem like a hassle, it’s worth taking care of your beautiful covers so they can last for years to come. view all products
