To keep your Pottery Barn slipcovers looking great, we recommend washing them on a gentle cycle using cold water and non-chlorine bleach. You can also machine dry with other items in the dryer on the low setting (but don’t use heat). 

Pottery Barn Slipcover Washing Instructions

• Wash it in cold water.
• Use a mild detergent. You can also use an all-purpose cleaner. Do not use bleach.
• Tumble-dry on a low heat setting or dry flat to prevent shrinkage.
• Do not iron, as it will damage the fabric. 
• Use a steamer or a warm iron on the highest setting without steam to remove wrinkles. Wrinkles can be avoided most effectively by immediately hanging washed garments.
• Do not dry clean. If you must do so, use a dry cleaner that uses an eco-friendly solvent. 
• Use a cold water setting on your washing machine when cleaning these clothes. 
• Washing with detergent or fabric softener can leave contaminants that help stop clothing from breathing and encourage mildew growth.

Pottery Barn slipcovers are machine washable using the gentle cycle.

The slipcovers should be washed on a gentle cycle using cold water. You should use a mild detergent, such as Woolite or All Free and Clear, in the wash. You may also use bleach if desired after washing and machine drying in a warm setting.

You can also hand-wash your slipcovers. Use cold water and a mild detergent, such as Woolite or All Free and Clear. After washing, machine-dry at a warm setting.

If you have a dryer, it is recommended that you dry your slipcovers on the lowest heat setting. You may also hang-dry them outside in the shade.

If your slipcovers need to be dry cleaned, use a professional cleaner that is experienced with cleaning upholstery.

Use cold water and mild detergent.

You’ll need to use cold water and mild detergent to wash a slipcover. Please don’t use bleach or fabric softener, as they can damage the material. Also, avoid dryer sheets—they leave behind a residue that can build up over time. This is recommended if you have access to a front-load washing machine since it uses much less water than top-loaders.

Suppose the cover is dirty and smells; we suggest wiping down your slipcover with an all-purpose cleaner like 409 before starting your laundry adventure!

If your slipcover is stained, don’t use bleach or fabric softener. They can damage the material and leave behind a residue that builds up over time.

Do not use bleach; it weakens the fabric and causes yellowing.

Do not use bleach, as it may damage the fabric and cause yellowing. Instead, use a mild detergent such as Woolite or Ivory Snow.

A machine dryer may be regularly used in a warm setting.

Do not use the high heat setting, which can shrink or burn the fabric. Likewise, do not use a clothes dryer to remove wrinkles; this will damage your slipcover. If you iron your slipcover, do so on a low setting with no steam. The same goes for bleach and other cleaning chemicals: never use them on your slipcover!

How to keep your Pottery Barn slipcover looking new.

The first step in caring for your slipcovers is washing them. As with most clothing items, it is best to wash the slipcover on a gentle cycle using cold water and mild detergent. A fabric softener is an option as well. However, avoid bleaching, as this will cause yellowing over time. Also, avoid dry cleaning unless instructed explicitly by Pottery Barn, as it can weaken the fibers in your cover and make them more susceptible to tearing or snagging.

If you’re more comfortable hand-washing your slipcover, follow these instructions:

• Whether you have a bathtub, sink, or bucket, fill it with cold water.
• Add mild detergent (such as Woolite), then gently immerse the slipcover in the water until it becomes fully saturated; do not wring out or twist excessively during this process—you’ll want it completely wet but not dripping wet when placed into its dryer! 
• Place it on a flat surface until damp, and do not wring it out! Then place it back into the tub or sink filled with clean water, rinsed thoroughly from the previous cleaning, being careful not to agitate too much.
• Repeat steps 1-3 until no residual dirt remains visible when held up against a light source. 
• If desired, after the final rinse cycle has been completed, allow the item(s) to hang dry overnight before placing it into the washer again before starting the machine’s regular cycle the next day.
• Hot water can weaken the cover’s fibers, making them more prone to tearing or snagging. Use the washing machine’s delicate cycle only with mild detergent and cold water.
• Once the slipcover is fully saturated, place it into your dryer on low heat and tumble for two hours. Once done, remove from dryer and hang to air-dry overnight before placing back onto furniture again.

Conclusion

Well, we hope this information helped you with your decision about whether or not to wash your Pottery Barn slipcover. We know it’s tough because we all have cherished items that need special care. However, if you don’t want to go through the hassle of dry cleaning your slipcover every time it gets dirty, we suggest you keep cleaning it by hand as needed instead.

Cleaning out your slipcover might appear to be a lot of work at first, but it can be enjoyable once you get into a routine. Plus, knowing that your home is always clean and fresh-smelling is priceless!