Washing Microfiber Sofa Cushion and Pillow Cover?

Question

I want to clean stains and pet odor from our microfiber sofa cushion and pillow covers. They can be taken off and it has a microfiber code W, so it's able to wash in water based cleaning methods.

Can I put the cushion and pillow covers in the washing machine with cold water, gentle cycle, and air drying? What are your experience with washing microfiber covers in the washing machine.

Answer 1

My experience has been they shrunk and faded.  They didn't go back on without ripping, and the color didn't match the body of the sofa.

Answer 2

I wash them in cold water and baby shampoo or woolllite on gentle and then tumble in a cold dryer or hang outside to dry. If I hang outside I still fluff in a cold dryer before putting them back on . I don't know why but they look nicer after being fluffed. You could add some vinegar or baking soda to the rinse to help with any odors.