I found out the hard way that washing slipcovers (which can cost a fortune, BTW, especially if you buy them from Pottery Barn) takes a slight hand and a lot of courage. Much like washing your favorite $400 set of lingerie from La Perla.

Here’s how:
- Spray for stains but don’t rub only blot with a clothe
- Wash on gentle cycle
- Use Dreft or other gentle detergent
- Air dry flat for best results (if line drying use wooden clothespins)
- Don’t wash with any other clothing
- Remove dust mites by vacuuming thoroughly every 3 weeks
- A light iron is recommended using a towel or clothe as a buffer

Words to the Wise:
- Some slipcovers are dry clean only!
- If your slipcover is too big for your washer, bring it to your local dry cleaner with specific instructions for delicate wash.
- I’ve heard the home dry cleaning kits like Dryel sometimes work well with slipcovers.

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Author: Kimberly Synnott

Kimberly Synnott is a fashion and beauty expert who's been working in the industry for over ten years. She styles celebrities for television, film and appearances in addition to her thriving image consulting business. While producing fashion trade shows across the United States, Kimberly successfully dabbled in three of her own t-shirt lines: "em", “tee amo" and “kuki tees”. She's passionate about involving all the senses in the styling process and believes that fashion has no boundaries.

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