Is it okay to remove and water-wash the wool cover of the Vino Sofa?
Seeing the notice that the sofa cover is removable makes one wonder if it can be washed in a washing machine at home. Since it is a natural wool fabric, there is concern that choosing the wrong washing method might damage the material.
Although the cover can be removed, because it is made of natural wool, you must avoid water washing or using a dryer and have it dry-cleaned by a professional cleaner.
The cover can be removed[1]. wekino's Vino Sofa has cushions placed on a solid wood frame, so the cover can be removed and replaced as needed[2].
However, it must not be washed with water at home[3]. Water washing and using a dryer are prohibited for natural wool materials, and chlorine bleach cannot be used either[4]. This is due to the nature of wool fibers, which tend to shrink and pill on the surface when exposed to moisture, friction, and heat. When soiled, the cover must be removed and sent to a specialist for dry cleaning, and when wrinkled, it can be neatly smoothed out by ironing[5].
hmmm, just because it unzips easily, do not toss it into the laundry basket like bedding; it is safer to care for it by sending it to a dry cleaner as you would handle a high-end wool coat.
Detailed standards regarding the recommended appropriate temperature for ironing or dry cleaning solvents have not yet been confirmed.