Just go ahead and clean it..
- Thread starter Mikey P
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Papa John
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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.
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
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No down..
Papa John
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then the inside covers might be cotton-- maybe unfinished cotton- causing the browning problem?
Papa John
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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
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No kidding.
Boyle loves it in there..
Boyle loves it in there..
Brian H
Member
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.
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
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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.
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.
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Brian H
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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
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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
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Just a common polished cotton.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Looks like Polish cotton....
