I have washed mine, being careful to only wash the fabric on the top and
sides and trying to keep the grey "mouse-fur-like" material dry.  I like the
product "Tough Stuff" that comes in an aerosol can and then rinsed with lots
of water.  It's a bit of a trick, but it cured the rank smell in my
van--probably cat urine on the pad cover.  I left it in the sun to dry.

Donald Baxter
'85 GL
Iowa City, Iowa

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Houser" <JohnHJhouser@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 10:53 AM
Subject: Cleaning Matress Covers

> Volks,
>
> While cleaning my Westy yesterday, I noticed that the mattress covers zip
off
> the inner pads.  Can you just wash the covers or should they be dry
cleaned?
>
> Also, I got all the mildew off my pop-top flocking using Wall-Marts' house
> brand spray cleaner with bleach.
>
> I'm still looking for a front table with tan top/browm edges.
>
> Peace,
> John Houser, Jr.