Just go ahead and clean it..

[Mikey P]

All the cushions were ruined.. Frames were fine.

I couldn't talk my way out of it..

Prochem FF and Ice rinse..

No visible difference but they were happy..


top five of most F'd up upholstery


Haven't seen a W-S label in quite a while

 

[Papa John]

Mike are those cushions Down Filled? looks like it might just be brown- out caused by the flame retardant applied to the Down.

If Down filled-- Take the cushions out of covers-- wrap in plastic- insert back into covers--then clean again-- leave the plastic until covers are dry.

 

[Mikey P]

No down..

 

[Papa John]

then the inside covers might be cotton-- maybe unfinished cotton- causing the browning problem?

 

[Papa John]

oh Also whens the last time you took apart your SS upholstery tool to clean the lint rat out of the head?-- its amazing how much gets trapped in there.

 

[Mikey P]

No kidding.

Boyle loves it in there..

 

[HydroDude]

I'd use ProChem Fine Fabric Shampoo w/ Oxy Plus, apply evenly with natural sponge then extract with ProChem All Fabric Rinse...

 

[Brian H]

If it comes down to a "fix it or replace it" issue you could take the covers off and throw them in the washer on the gentle cycle. Dry them for a few minutes, then put the covers back on the cushion and speed dry with an air mover.

I've done that a few times over the years with decent success. The one issue I've had though is it can lighten/change the color a bit. In your case, it looks like the color is screened on and not part of weave, so the pattern shouldn't change, just the background.

 

[Mikey P]

Maybe I wasnt clear enough

Someone long ago created that mess.

The owner never noticed until they moved it to a different, brighter room.

The sofa is from 91 so who knows how long it's been like that.

 

[Brian H]

I can't imagine having something that looks like that in any house unless they are going to use it in the garage.

 

[Papa John]

I think the fabric is "duck cotton"? I might not be saying it right but could shrink a lot if put in washer/dryer.

 

[Mikey P]

Just a common polished cotton.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Looks like Polish cotton....