Cushion Cleaning

[mregan]

Checked the search but didn't find the answer I was looking for.

Just bought an '86.  Cushions are in good shape but I want to get them cleaned.  If I can get the foam out of them, has anyone had just the covers dry cleaned?  Or could I throw them in the washing machine on a "gentle" cycle?

[Footloose]

I have used a Rug Doctor with good results.  Use the upholstry tool.  Whe we bought our boat the cushions were pretty dirty.  Cleaned up very well in 2 or 3 passes.  Now we do in annually.

[cmainprize]

I put mine in the washing machine and hang to dry.  When I put them back together I put some fabric softner sheets inside.  They smell great all year.  Close the zippers when you wash them.  They can be a pain to get back together, takes the two of us one bottle of wine.

[patrice]

Hi,

Did the same as Dave this spring.
Tried to get some cover off the foam, but was not easy with removing all the little buttons on the cushions.

A lot easier this way.   And left them under a sunny day outside