How To Clean A Futon Cover
Caring for and cleaning your futon cover is as simple as throwing it in the laundry and washing it like you would your other clothing. As you would probably guess, you should read the manufacturer’s suggestions regarding how to wash, but in most cases you can be fine with a mild soap, warm water and no bleach. For cotton futon covers this is almost a no-brainer. Machine drying isn’t highly recommended as it can cause the covers to shrink. Hand drying outside can also help to eliminate any odors that build up from regular use, so this is always a good idea from time to time.
It doesn’t get much more difficult for the other futon cover fabrics. Microsuedes are a bit trickier, especially with stains. But, if you treat them like you would one of your suede garments, you will be fine. Again, in this case a mild soap and water solution is recommended. You can spot treat first, then do a more full wash. For leather covers, most times just wiping with a damp cloth will pick up most minor spills. If you get a more stubborn stain or one that has set for some time, it might be more challenging. You could consult with an upholstery cleaner for that one. Just remember, the futon slipcover will be protecting the futon mattress beneath it so even if there is a spill or some other problem on the cover, it is protecting what is beneath so it did its job.
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