I just bought a home with Ikea "white" couches included. I also have a little dog. Until I saw you do this, I've had nightmares about keeping it clean. Now I can decide whether to wash them or replace with a darker colour. Thanks for taking your time to show me how to do it. Ikea should link to this. Thanks so much from Nova Scotia, Canada
We have the IKEA UPPLAND sectional which is the newer version on the Ektorp. We love it! Initially bought it in Hallarp grey and now we have since purchased the white and also beige slip covers to change per season! So far, the washing process has been a breeze and I follow a similar routine to yours with Folex to spot clean, Tide ( but I may try Thieves brand in the future), oxy clean and then dry for only about ten minutes damp to install back on the sectional to fully dry. We really enjoy this sectional, it's so comfortable and perfect for our family with pets. I am so glad we didn't go with a cloud dupe because slipcovered is the way to go with pets and kids if you are meticulous about keeping things easy to clean. Great video!
Thank you, Kymberlie! I love my Ektorp! However, it was discontinued not long after I bought it. I wish I had known and I would have held out for the Uppland. I bet the gray is beautiful!!
Great job! My Kivik sofa is six years old and the Isunda gray cover has never been deep cleaned. I'm going to try your method on the cushions first and see how it comes out. The worst that can happen is I have to buy the new velvet cover I've been eyeing 🤷♂️😉
This was so soothing to watch. I have leather furniture and also a pottery barn couch that I got off of FB Marketplace for a steal. None of it is slip covered, but I love yours!
I made the mistake of fully drying the couch covers and they got SUPER wrinkly, any advice on taking the wrinkles out? I tried steaming it but it’s such a touch fabric that it didn’t work!
We wash ours the same way. Today - our young lab "peed" on the couch - not sure why as shes house broken - any way - I've thrown the slip covers, the covers to the foam insert, and not sure how to "clean the foam insert itself - just one" :(
We’ve since adopted a bunny and had an incident. 😬 So, I sprayed the area with a little cleaner (I can’t remember which one, it was probably either Thieves or Folex) and then I let the cushion sit out in the sun all day. It worked well!
Not too happy with the slip cover furniture the cushion where you sit on doesn’t fall into place we have had a hard time putting it togetherIt is the IKEA loveseat
I hope you enjoy today's video! I hope you are able to find a few helpful tips here when it comes to cleaning your furniture. :) XO, Leah
I just bought a home with Ikea "white" couches included. I also have a little dog. Until I saw you do this, I've had nightmares about keeping it clean. Now I can decide whether to wash them or replace with a darker colour. Thanks for taking your time to show me how to do it. Ikea should link to this. Thanks so much from Nova Scotia, Canada
We absolutely loved our IKEA couches! Best couches we have ever owned ❤️❤️❤️
We have the IKEA UPPLAND sectional which is the newer version on the Ektorp. We love it! Initially bought it in Hallarp grey and now we have since purchased the white and also beige slip covers to change per season! So far, the washing process has been a breeze and I follow a similar routine to yours with Folex to spot clean, Tide ( but I may try Thieves brand in the future), oxy clean and then dry for only about ten minutes damp to install back on the sectional to fully dry. We really enjoy this sectional, it's so comfortable and perfect for our family with pets. I am so glad we didn't go with a cloud dupe because slipcovered is the way to go with pets and kids if you are meticulous about keeping things easy to clean. Great video!
Thank you, Kymberlie! I love my Ektorp! However, it was discontinued not long after I bought it. I wish I had known and I would have held out for the Uppland. I bet the gray is beautiful!!
@@leahorrhome I am subscribed and will be enjoying your videos! Thanks for what you do!
Great job! My Kivik sofa is six years old and the Isunda gray cover has never been deep cleaned. I'm going to try your method on the cushions first and see how it comes out. The worst that can happen is I have to buy the new velvet cover I've been eyeing 🤷♂️😉
Yes, definitely! I hope it works out for you!
I love the blue printed couch cushion!!! Where did you get that from? Thank you
Thank you! Those were a target find.
This was so soothing to watch. I have leather furniture and also a pottery barn couch that I got off of FB Marketplace for a steal. None of it is slip covered, but I love yours!
Thank you so much!! Wow! That’s awesome you found a pottery barn couch on FB marketplace! I really need to start looking there more often.
@@leahorrhome It was two years old and $180!!! I wasn't even sure it would fit in my van (it did!) as I rushed out to grab it lol .
Great video.
Excellent video! Can you clarify how much epsom salt you use for a load? I want to try washing my IKEA slip covers this week!
Thank you, Kristina! I’m not sure that I have an exact measurement, I just toss in a scoop full. I would say it’s around 1/8 cup or so?
Can you wash the white cover under the slip covers ??? I've been looking everywhere and can't seem to find out xxx
Where did you get your pillow covers
The new replacement covers for the whole 5 sectional Kivik couch in Australia costs half the price of a new one.
Not sure If I missed it, but do you hang it for air drying or is it okay for them to be reassembled slightly damp?
I assemble them back slightly damp and then just prop up the cushions until everything is completely dry. Hope that helps!
Could you link or give a recipe for your Thieves laundry detergent? Would love to try it!
Sure! You can shop Young Living through my link, here: www.www.myyl.com/graceleecottage
Thank you!
I made the mistake of fully drying the couch covers and they got SUPER wrinkly, any advice on taking the wrinkles out? I tried steaming it but it’s such a touch fabric that it didn’t work!
Oh man! Have you tried starting over by re-washing them? That will probably do the trick!
What is the fabric?
We wash ours the same way. Today - our young lab "peed" on the couch - not sure why as shes house broken - any way - I've thrown the slip covers, the covers to the foam insert, and not sure how to "clean the foam insert itself - just one" :(
We’ve since adopted a bunny and had an incident. 😬 So, I sprayed the area with a little cleaner (I can’t remember which one, it was probably either Thieves or Folex) and then I let the cushion sit out in the sun all day. It worked well!
Not too happy with the slip cover furniture the cushion where you sit on doesn’t fall into place we have had a hard time putting it togetherIt is the IKEA loveseat
Oh no! So sorry to hear that. Do you have the newer one? I have the older collection, so I’m curious if that could be the difference.