I used the upholstery attachment on a carpet cleaning machine. cleaned front
seats, and mattress covers. Took a few hours to dry and looks great. For me
taking the mattress covers off was too much of a hassle, but it took a
couple of yours to do the whole van including the carpeted floors.

William

> John Houser wrote:
> > 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?
>
> I washed mine without any trouble.  Cold water, and low heat in the
> dryer, just to be safe.  Getting it back on was a major PITA, though.
> That foam, once it tastes freedom and open air, does not want to go back
> into it's striped upholstry prison.
>