How do I wash polyurethane foam cushions?

Posted on February 9, 2010 by admin

They are removable from my glider rocking chair. Can I put them in the washing machine and hang dry them?

When we did something similar, we took the covers off (ours were removable, but if yours aren’t, don’t worry), put the foam in the bathtub, filled with warm water to cover and a little Tide, then did the ‘grape stomping’ thing. Then, we drained the tub, stomped some more to get more water out, filled with water to cover and stomped some more to rinse, and repeated until the water seemed clean. Then, we hung them outside to drain and dry.
Good exercise and effective, too!

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3 Responses to How do I wash polyurethane foam cushions?

  1. mom of 3 and done! says:
    February 9, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    Washer machine might be to harsh, I would suggest to hand wash it, with mild detergent, and rinse and hang to dry in a warm room.
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  2. Chirp says:
    February 9, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    When we did something similar, we took the covers off (ours were removable, but if yours aren’t, don’t worry), put the foam in the bathtub, filled with warm water to cover and a little Tide, then did the ‘grape stomping’ thing. Then, we drained the tub, stomped some more to get more water out, filled with water to cover and stomped some more to rinse, and repeated until the water seemed clean. Then, we hung them outside to drain and dry.
    Good exercise and effective, too!
    References :

  3. saaanen says:
    February 10, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Washing them is not the [problem. Getting them totally dry before mold grows is next to impossible.
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