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Modern options can be attractive—or at least unobtrusive—enough to leave draped over a sofa or chair, and they feature user-friendly timers and detachable, machine-washable fabrics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Other people suggested washing the cushion covers in the washing machine as an easier and more effective solution, but my chenille couch fabric isn't machine-washable.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2023

The machine-washable blanket is available in 13 colors.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2021

Perez, who is also president of the Costume Designers Guild, said he was making a machine-washable batch adorned with Swarovski crystals.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2020

The CEO and founder of MyPillow pops up on your television with his Tom Selleck mustache and Minnesooota accent to sell you on the wonders of his machine-washable cushions or “Giza cotton” sheets.

From Washington Post • May 22, 2020