How to Wash Chenille

Beginner 20 min 15 steps 39231 views Rating: 4.6/5 Published: 2026-04-15

Try to clean up spills as soon as they happen to avoid stains.. Use a spot treatment that's labeled as safe on chenille.. Saturate the stained area with the spot treatment according to the instructions.

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1

Try to clean up spills as soon as they happen to avoid stains.

Step 1

Try to clean up spills as soon as they happen to avoid stains.

2

Use a spot treatment that's labeled as safe on chenille.

Step 2

Use a spot treatment that's labeled as safe on chenille.

3

Saturate the stained area with the spot treatment according to the instructions.

Step 3

Saturate the stained area with the spot treatment according to the instructions.

4

Let the spot treatment sit on the chenille to soak.

Step 4

Let the spot treatment sit on the chenille to soak.

5

Blot the spot treatment up using a clean, dry towel.

Step 5

Blot the spot treatment up using a clean, dry towel.

6

Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of mild detergent to a basin of water.

Step 6

Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of mild detergent to a basin of water.

7

Submerge the chenille in water and move it around gently with your hand.

Step 7

Submerge the chenille in water and move it around gently with your hand.

8

Pull the chenille out of the water and squeeze it gently.

Step 8

Pull the chenille out of the water and squeeze it gently.

9

Rinse the chenille with clean water to remove the suds.

Step 9

Rinse the chenille with clean water to remove the suds.

10

Lay the chenille out on a dry towel and press out the excess moisture.

Step 10

Lay the chenille out on a dry towel and press out the excess moisture.

11

Shape the chenille item on a new towel to help it dry correctly.

Step 11

Shape the chenille item on a new towel to help it dry correctly.

12

Place your chenille item in a pillowcase to protect it in the washing machine.

Step 12

Place your chenille item in a pillowcase to protect it in the washing machine.

13

Add the item to the washing machine and use the delicate cycle only.

Step 13

Add the item to the washing machine and use the delicate cycle only.

14

Use a cold water setting and mild detergent so you don't damage the fabric.

Step 14

Use a cold water setting and mild detergent so you don't damage the fabric.

15

Dry the chenille in the dryer if you have a low heat setting.

Step 15

Dry the chenille in the dryer if you have a low heat setting.

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