If I put cushion covers in the washing machine, is there any chance of them shrinking?

Question

Ach, there isnt a label that says they can be dry cleaned or machine washed, so the dry cleaners wont do them just in case! Thought i might risk the machine!

Cant buy more because they are sofa cushion covers! oh well!

Thanks!

Answer 1

Depends on the fabric, have a look at the label. My experience is that the do tend to anyway.

Answer 2

It depends what fabric they are.  If they are linen, cotton or wool, I wouldn't risk it. You should probably handwash them in cool water and see how you go.

Answer 3

I put mine on a quick or delicate wash - my quick wash is only 12 minutes which is plenty - my things aren't dirty as such just need freshening up.

Answer 4

I dont think so. Just dont put them in the dryer. You should just try dry cleaning.

Answer 5

read the washing instructions if not sure wash them on a quick cycle of 30 degrees

Answer 6

some do depending on the material there made off so read labels be four washing but if in doubt put them on a cold wash.

Answer 7

losten ,pls mention what is its fabric,so look at the lable first

Answer 8

If they don't say machine washable, then yes and the materials may not hold up to the swoosh of the machine.  I would take them to a dry cleaners.  

If you do try to wash them in the machine, whatever you do don't dry them in the dryer, lay them flat and allow them to air dry away from sunlight.

Answer 9

They should not shrink in the washer if you use only cold water.  Certainly DO NOT put them in the dryer.  They should air dry.

Answer 10

Should be fine washed in cold water, and line dryed.

Answer 11

yes

Answer 12

nah just wash them at 40degrees dont boil them, they should be fine, if not you can buy more!

Answer 13

If they are not "machine washable", YES - every chance.

Answer 14

i wash mine in the machine just turn them inside out and wash at a 40c cycle wash then dry on the clothes line and hey fresh looking and smelling covers

Answer 15

Wash them in COLD. Hand wash or machine wash on delicate with Woolite or similar. Do not use warm or hot!  Then take them out and hang them up to dry.  If possible, stuff them with newsprint so they hold their shape when they dry.  If you don't have any plain newsprint, you can use newspapers - just put a trash bag in your cushion cover, like a liner.  Then fill the trash bag with newspapers.  You don't want ink all over the place!

Good luck!!