Hello ladies! I was hoping some of you might have advice/experience for me. I just got a Dutailier glider and ottoman off of craigslist for $100 (score!). It wasn't used much, but the previous owners had it in storage for 5 years without any protective cover and the tan cushions got dusty/grimy. The covers come off of the ottoman and seat cushion, but the back cushion doesn't come off. Plus, after 5 years in the back of a garage, the cushions themselves could probably us a good cleaning.
Do any of you have experience cleaning Dutailier cushions? I googled around and found some people just put them in the washer while others find a dry cleaner/upholstery cleaner who will wash them. I like the tan cushions and would be happy with them cleaned up. I don't want to spend as much cleaning the cushions as I did on the set!
Re: Washing Glider Cushions
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
But yeah -- the steam cleaning would probably be a must for me. Not just for looks, either. But things can get mildewy while in storage for that long (especially if in a damp basement, garage or shed.) I would want to know the thing was clean inside and out.
She put one piece at a time in the washer ln delicate. Some of the pieces got fabric softener, she forgot in the beginning. My sister has a huge front loader. I am pretty sure she let them air dry.
We also found a place online that sells replacement coushins. They are a bit pricey, but still WAY cheaper than buying the same glider. This is our plan B if they don't all turn out. She is about halfway done with them.
https://www.nurturecenter.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=462
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
I think JCPenneys online has cushions that arent' too expensive.
If you know someone with a bissel carpet cleaning machine (or something like it) maybe you could borrow it and clean it with that.