How to wash and maintain decorative cushions?

Throw pillows are a great way to freshen up your decor and add style to your home. Whether they’re on your couch, bed, or chairs, well-cared-for throw pillows can last for years and enhance the look of your space when cared for properly. Here are some handy maintenance tips to keep your throw pillows looking great and extending their lifespan.

To answer the question about washing, we have only one piece of advice. Read the information on the label of the decorative cushion cover and the filling . Some covers and inner cushions can be washed up to a temperature of 30°C in a washing cycle for delicate laundry (light treatment). Do not use bleach, but only use a detergent for coloured and delicate laundry. If you have white or light beige items, use a product for white laundry. Some fabrics may only be dry cleaned or cleaned by hand. Cushions that need to be washed by hand should be soaked in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Rinse them well, but do not wring them out. Then let them air dry. In the product descriptions on our webshop you will find extensive information about maintenance and cleaning for each item. We advise you to remove the filling from the cover and read the label of both before washing them.

Some decorative cushions can be washed in the washing machine. Others can only be cleaned by hand or dry-cleaned. This information can be found on the label of the cushion cover and the filling. Follow these instructions. This way you are assured of proper maintenance.

We advise to always look at the label for information about washing. If they are machine washable, we can say as a general rule that you use a mild washing program.

Here too, you can read the information on the label of the cover. As a general rule, the cushions should not be washed too hot. Lukewarm water for hand washing and cold washing (up to 30 degrees) in the washing machine.

The filling also has a label with washing instructions. As a general rule, the filling can be washed in the washing machine with a gentle program and a mild detergent, at 30 degrees.

Decorative cushions can best be washed every six months to once a year. If there is a stain or they are dirty, you can of course wash them sooner. Sometimes using a damp cloth is enough to get them clean again in between.

Here too, you will find the correct information on the label of the item. In the product descriptions on our webshop, you will find extensive information on cleaning, drying and ironing each decorative cushion . Most items may not be tumble dried. This is also not necessary. Simply let the cover and filling air dry. And preferably outside. Wonderful! Make sure that the cover and filling are completely dry before you put them back on the sofa or bed.

Most decorative cushions are not suitable for tumble drying. You can also find this information on the label with the washing instructions. Just let them air dry. Avoid high temperatures and make sure you do not put them in direct sunlight.

Cushion covers usually do not need to be ironed. If you do want to iron them, do not iron too hot. And admit it, who likes ironing? We at Julien Deluxe are certainly not fans of ironing! But again, we recommend reading the information on the label and applying it.

Some fabrics can only be dry cleaned, while other fabrics may not be dry cleaned. Here too, just one piece of advice: read the information that you can find on the label of the cover and the filling. On our website, extensive information is given for each item about washing and maintenance. Follow the instructions on the label or on the packaging. That way, you will enjoy your purchases for years to come. If in doubt, you can always ask for advice in the dry cleaning shop. They know exactly what is and is not allowed.

The washing instructions are usually indicated with universal symbols on the label or somewhere on the packaging. Note that there is probably a label on the cover and on the filling. There are many of these symbols for washing and maintenance, too many to include here, but you can easily find their meaning by entering the search term "washing symbols" or "washing instructions" in a search engine. Moreover, these symbols are registered trademarks that we are not allowed to use on our site. But fortunately there are masses of websites available where you can find very clear explanations of these symbols.