How do you clean/ wash a fabric bean bag chair?

Question

I tried spot cleaning it, and the baby spit up won't come out in all of the areas. I was thinking of taking it outside and hosing it down... is this a big no-no? It has the packing peanut type filling inside (little pieces). I was going to attempt to take the filling out and washing the casing, but the zipper isn't meant to open. I'm a clean freak and cannot have a stained piece of "furniture."

Suggestions? What about using the upholstery attachment on my shampoo/ steam cleaner? I'm desperate!

Answer 1

answer my question i will answer yours

Answer 2

If there is a zipper, it is meant to be used to take the cover off for cleaning.  It is possible it has become "stuck" and requires care in opening it try applying a little WD 40.    I believe this will be your best option.  Then machine wash and hang to dry.

Because of the nature of a beanbag, you will never get 100% even coverage cleaning it any other way.

Answer 3

I'm not sure about the hosing it down method.  It could work, but what about soap?  Taking the filling out could be messy if the filling isn't enclosed in it's own bag.  What about the bathtub?  Fill it with warm water, throw in some detergent and let it soak for an hour.  Swish it around a bit, maybe work on the spots a bit by rubbing them individually.  You could rinse it offf with the hose, (although that would mean getting it outside without dragging it through the house!..maybe not) If not, rinse it in the bathtub, let it drain, wrap it in a big towel and let it dry outside.