What is the proper way to prep these inserts? I have washed them about 5-6 times and they still repel water, it just runs right off!
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I did the standard wash with no detergent. Maybe too much detergent is being used? I had no problems with repelling water at all.
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Mine were very absorbant after just one wash. What kind of detergent did you use? You don't use fabric softener in the dryer do you? I just use All Free & Clear and they worked great immediately.
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Wash on a delicate cycle and tumble on low setting. ( I tumbled them for 10 minutes then let them air dry.)
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I wash mine right after I use them, or at least run them under cool water while I briskly rub them together.Then later wash them with whites.
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Mine didn't. Because I followed care instructions. Wash them with Luke warm soapy water and dry immediately
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Agreed - hand wash and dry. I wouldn't use them frequently though, maybe just one more time.
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I machine washed them in rockin green laundry soap and dried them normally. There is no real prep for these. I have stripped them once using the hot water in the washing machine.
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I have washed them in water. They seem to work afterwards. I would reccomend allowing them to dry completely before you use them after a wash. What works better and faster then washing them is to take them outside and spray them with a can of compressed air you use on electronics to remove the dust. This works better and they can be used right after. Note that should you choose to was them you run the risk of mold or mildew within the filter if they do not dry properly.
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I hand wash mine with mild soap and warm water, reshape them and air dry. So far, so good!
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I've been washing them on the highest heat with steam and adding vinegar. Dry them on my normal dry setting. No issues yet, I've washed mine about 10 times so far and no problems
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I'm sorry but I don't have the original box anymore. I have been looking at mine and thinking abouthand-washing them in something like Woolite, rinsing and wrapping in towel to squeeze excess liquid out. Then I guess I will air dry them. This is my best idea.
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The first time we removed the covers and simply put them in the washing machine.Since then we have protected them by spraying the covers with"Sunbrella" fabric guard. This product is a water repellent and now all we do is wipe them with a damp cloth.
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They are washable so the water won't change them. You may want to adjust them once they're wet just in case they loosen once they're wet. My mistake was taking them off to shower, I never should've done that because I got sick as soon as I was in the shower!!!!
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Also, the instructions tell you to put them on a cold wash before using them to avoid the color bleeding onto your seats, but make sure you do not put them in a dryer just let them air dry before fitting them.I had no problems with mine.
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I soak in the bathroom sink for 30 minutes then do a quick hand wash and wash them with my towels.. that way the same material is being washed at the same time.. Haven't had any problems.
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I have always just washed them the same as I wash my cloth diapers and then hang them to dry on a drying rack. They dry very quickly and I've had no issues. Mine are about a year old and aside from some pilling, they're still going strong!
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We watched a few youtube videos. I think we ended up using rubbing alcohol. They slip right on when they are wet, but water won't dry and alcohol will. Good luck.
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I submerge mine in hot water (boiling water that I've let cool a little) and they shrink instantly. It's really easy!