In a message dated 99-04-05 22:54:31 EDT, s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM writes:

<< I know several folks out there have washed the covers on their rear
 cushions in a washing machine, were any the ones with the "felt" type
 material on the bottom? If so, how did they do?
  >>

I used Tough Stuf cleaner on my cover while still installed, removed the
cover and rinsed by hand with the garden hose and air dried for a day in
the sun.  Apparently when i got my '85GL the previous owner must have
allowed cats to use the bag bed for cat litter.

I decided to avoid getting the felt bottom wet, though--it didn't need
cleaning.  Getting the cover back on is a bear though.  Anyhow--the smell
is gone and the cover stayed clean.  Apparently this cover does a great job
of keeping moisture away from the foam--there were no stains under the
upholstery.

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