To wash Oh My PillowCase printed throw pillow covers, remove the insert, pre-treat any stains, and machine wash on a gentle cycle at no more than 40°C / 104°F. Do not use bleach or a tumble dryer; let the cover air dry, then reshape and refit it once dry. Following the product’s care instructions helps protect the printed design while keeping the cover ready for everyday use.
Before washing: remove the insert and check the label
Begin by taking the pillow insert out of the cover and checking the care label. This guide is for Oh My PillowCase printed polyester covers, not for every decorative cushion or every fabric you may have at home.
Open the concealed zipper carefully and remove the insert without pulling hard at the corners. The two pieces may have different materials and care requirements, which is why they should not be treated as one washable object.
Close the zipper before the cover goes into the machine, then check the label again to make sure the item is one of the printed covers described here. Some decorative items that look similar are made from fabrics that need different handling. When in doubt, the label for the particular item takes priority over a general blog article.
Pre-treat stains gently
Pre-treat marks with a soft cloth or brush and warm soapy water before machine washing. This is the specified stain-treatment method for Oh My PillowCase printed covers, and it keeps the process simple.
Work carefully over the affected area without scrubbing aggressively. If you are unsure how the printed surface will respond, test the method on a less visible spot first. You want to address the mark without making the surrounding area look different from the rest of the cover.
Avoid improvising with strong chemical stain removers or bleach. The stated instructions say not to bleach, and a stubborn mark is not a reason to ignore that restriction. Give the pre-treatment a chance to work before continuing with the wash.
Machine washing step by step
Machine wash at 40°C / 104°F maximum on a gentle cycle, using the care instructions for the cover as your limit. A hotter or harsher cycle is not necessary for the care method supplied with these printed designs.
- Remove the insert. The cover should be washed separately from the pillow filling.
- Inspect and pre-treat stains. Use a soft cloth or brush and warm soapy water, testing a less visible spot if needed.
- Close the concealed zipper. Make sure the cover is ready to move through the wash without the opening gaping.
- Select a gentle cycle. Set the water temperature no higher than 40°C / 104°F.
- Do not bleach. The care instructions specifically rule it out.
- Remove the cover and air dry. Do not place it in a tumble dryer.
These steps are intended for the shop’s 100% polyester, double-sided printed pillow covers. They should not be used to guess how to wash another maker’s velvet, embroidered, or handwoven textiles. Those items can require entirely different care.
Drying without a tumble dryer
Air drying is the correct finishing step for these printed covers because the stated care instructions prohibit tumble drying. Rather than trying to save time with a hot dryer, allow the cover to dry naturally before fitting it back over the insert.
Do not skip reshaping after drying. Straighten the cover and make sure the corners and edges sit neatly before you refit the insert; this is part of the care method supplied for the product.
Can you iron a printed pillow cover?
Yes, Oh My PillowCase printed pillow covers may be ironed or steamed on low heat. Keep the setting low, and do not assume that more heat will produce a better result.
Do not dry-clean these covers. The product care instructions explicitly say not to, so professional dry cleaning is not the fallback method for a difficult wrinkle or stain.
How often should pillow covers be washed?
Wash a cover when its use and condition call for it, rather than following a rigid schedule. A decorative cushion on an occasional-use chair has different needs from a cover that people lean on every day at a kitchen bench.
Check for visible marks, everyday buildup, and whether the cover still feels fresh. A sofa in a busy family room may need more frequent care than a guest-room accent. The point is to keep it clean without running a full machine wash unnecessarily.
Putting the cover back on neatly
Refit the cover only when it is fully dry, reshaping it around the insert as you go. Work the insert into the corners first and adjust the edges before closing the concealed zipper.
A mismatched insert size can make a neatly washed cover look loose or uneven. Match the dimensions as closely as possible, and use the pillow cover size guide if you are unsure what you own. For arranging several pillow sizes together, see the sofa, sectional and bed size guide.
A note on pillow inserts
Pillow inserts have their own care labels, and this article does not give washing instructions for them. Oh My PillowCase sells printed covers only, so the material and care of any insert you use will depend on where it came from.
The key distinction is simple: take the insert out before washing the cover, and follow its separate instructions if the insert itself needs cleaning. If you are replacing a cover or changing a room’s colors, you can browse all covers without needing to change a suitable insert.
For general questions about the shop and its products, you can also visit the Oh My PillowCase FAQ.
FAQ
Can you wash printed polyester pillow covers in a machine?
Yes, for Oh My PillowCase covers, use a gentle machine cycle at 40°C / 104°F maximum. Remove the insert first and do not use bleach.
Can I tumble dry my pillow cover?
No. The specified care method is air drying, not tumble drying. Refit and reshape the cover over its insert only once dry.
How should I treat stains before washing?
Use a soft cloth or brush with warm soapy water. Test on a less visible spot if you are uncertain and avoid bleach.
Can I iron or dry-clean a printed cover?
You may iron or steam an Oh My PillowCase printed cover on low heat. Do not dry-clean it, as the care instructions specifically prohibit that method.
