Can this go in the dryer? I'm trying to prevent the mildew smell I have read about in the reviews. I don't know what the cushion is made of to determine if it can go in the dryer.
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My twin great grandsons love to take a bath now that they have this seat/tub. They really seem to enjoy sitting in something so soft. My granddaughter has had no problem with mildew or a musty smell. (She just drapes it over the kitchen sink to get majority of water out then either hangs it out in the sun or in the shower. It has a soft polyester filling and dries quickly. She loves it.
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I don't think so. It does give specific cleaning instructions to wash it thoroughly after each bath and have drip dry. It could easily develop a mildew smell if it is not dried properly each time. We have had ours for a month and no problems/smells with it.
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It is 100% polyester. The mfr recommends air drying. I used every other day for 6 weeks and it is starting to smell slightly so I put in washer on gentle cycle and then air dried. I think part of the reason it started to smell is I got lazy and after a few weeks just rinsed and hung to dry without squeezing and shaking out excess like mfr recommends
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I never had a problem with a mildew smell. I washed out the cushion, twisted it (wrung it out) to remove the excess water, and hung it up to dry. I think those are the recommended care instructions. (I used it for my son, who is now 10 years old.) You should hang it up to dry after each use; it's easy to hang up in the bathtub.
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I didn't keep it long enough to even consider that. It was way too small for my 5 month old grandson so I sent it back.
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Yep, I wash and dry it about once a week. It also comes with a hook to help dry. My child is 5 months old and I still use this inside a small inflatable tub.
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We've been using it for 4 months and have not experienced a mildew smell. We hang it in the shower to dry right after bathing.
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hi, I like your post. I just want to know more about "vinyl". We just got our huge sectional recovered with "faux leather".. aka vinyl. since the denim slipcover was old and the couch was still great! Also, my husband has allergies... and leather or vinyl is easier to keep clean. but the smell is terrible!! I had done a lot of research on the feel and look.. but never heard a thing about the health concerns or SMELL!!! I am encouraged by your post.. but still nervous it may not be safe.. and also. wondering if this smell will EVER go away?!!
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Hi sorry I didn't reply sooner - I kept forgetting to look - it is made of polyester and I bought another cover (cotton) to put over it. I don't think I would dare put the pillow in my washer - also wanted to say that it has not kept it's shape very well after just a few months. good luck
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I left mine out in the weather and after a couple of years it looked pretty groady (since the cushion is nice and thick it never dried out....); keep in mind that this cushion is extra long, so if you buy one from a local retailer it will probably be too short. Another option that I used for a while is to make a simple removable cover for it, using ties rather than a zipper.
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I really don't know. Fortunately, I do not have the problem. I would suggest to wash it thoroughly i.e. Top Job, Mr.Clean, Windex, etc. and then set it outside to dry thoroughly. Fresh air seems to work wonders. Before clothes dryers, everyone loved the smell of bedsheets dried outside. Also, a last resort.....remove the rubber pad and do without. Hope these suggestions help.
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The comforter smelled a bit "sheepy" right out of the package, but I threw it into the dryer on fluff with a rag that had a few essential oil drops (lavender and cedar) and the smell went away. I occasionally do the same thing to freshen it up a bit. I did not notice a sheep smell after I did the fluff with essential oil. I've had the comforter for a year now and still love it. I never use dryer sheets though, they coat the fibers with chemicals.
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Ours smelled TERRIBLE. It was a very moldy smell. There was no wet film though. We've had ours for a little over 2 months. We thought airing it out would help. While the odor is not as noticeable as it was originally(you could smell it upon entering the room!), it's still there. I smell it when I sit on it, and the smell transfers to items touching it (blankets, clothes, etc). Yuck!
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This was washed before using it. I tried drying it on air dry which removed some of the moisture but not all. Then I just put it over several chairs to stretch it out. It dried overnight.
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I washed it but didn't put it in the dryer. There are instructions but I don't remember what it says. I remember That after a while little fuzziness started forming on the pillow case and with daily use you may want to consider getting a second one so you have it ready when you need it.
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not sure what caused the smell.....but I put some dryer sheets under it and top of it and the smell seemed to go away.
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Not through Amazon. I'm having an issue with ours becoming mildewed, even though they've been scotch guarded frequently. Chatting with someone from Amazon, I was told that they don't sell the cushions separately.
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Your timing is right on. I just washed my pet beds cover. I washed it in cold water with Tide detergent regular full cycle. Never put this cover in the dryer. Just hang it outside if possible, sunshine is a great help. Or hang somewhere in your home where it will get some air circulation. Expect it to take at least a day to dry throughly. Mine came out fluffy white and fit back on the padding with no obvious shrinkage. Good luck!
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The cushion is very easy to clean. We wipe it down a lot, but it's also machine washable, so we wash it a couple times a week.
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I am unsure. We have the cream/white cushions and haven't had to wash them yet. I am assuming they can be professionally cleaned but I would say definelty not washing machine safe. The cushion material is sort of like a memory foam....
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I don't know. I do know this dryer made the room stink and we are still trying a number of things to get the smell out. We have gone back to the damp rid products found in the hardware stores and hang in the room. Just have to replace them frequently.
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Yes it is, although I have not done that yet. There is a zipper on the front of the cover (the thinner part of the cushion wedge shape.) No idea how easy or difficult it will be to get the rubber foam cushion in and out of the cover. Seems to me the zipper should have been placed on the thickest section of the cushion, but what do I know? (my Better Half usually says "not much", especially when it comes to household laundry and general cleaning :>)
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yes, cover can be washed...............this is a great produce for my husband who has alzheimer's and spends most of his days in his recliner. This cushion helps prevent bedsores and keeps him comfortable.