Things You'll Need:
- Pillowcase for each sofa pillow
- Mild laundry detergent (such as Dreft)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Dryel kit (for use only on certain pillow materials)
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Step 1
Determine whether your pillows have covers which can be removed by unzipping.
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Step 2
Remove the sofa pillows individually from your sofa.
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Step 3
Gently wipe down each sofa pillow with a dry towel or cloth. Ensure that each sofa pillow is free of debris or food particles.
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Step 4
Determine the material of your sofa pillows. Most sofa pillows are machine washable. Some (such as silk or linen pillows) are not.
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Step 5
Set aside any pillows which are made of non-washable materials like silk or linen.
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Step 6
Remove the pillow cover if your pillows have a zippered cover.
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Step 7
Place your sofa pillows into a pillowcase. The pillowcase will serve as a protector from washing machine damage.
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Step 8
Turn your zippered pillow covers inside out, so that the interior is on the exterior. This will protect the cover in the washing machine.
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Step 9
Run the sofa pillows through a cycle in your washing machine. Set your washing machine for gentle cycle in cold water.
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Step 10
Remove the sofa pillows from the pillowcase protector, and leave them on a blanket outdoors in the sunlight for several hours to dry.
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Step 11
Place the sofa pillows in your dryer for appromately half an hour on the lowest setting possible. Most dryers have tumble, press or fluff as a low-drying option.
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Step 12
Check to see if your sofa pillows are dry and have been properly fluffed. Continue drying on low until they have reached the consistency you require.
