Washing radian cover

[dragonfly8]

Ds decided to pee too much today, and wet thru his diaper. ((I suppose that is what a BIG sippy cup of juice will do))
I am not going to wash the cover right away, likely this weekend when we don't need to go anywhere. I pressed with a towel really hard to soak up some of the moisture...........it is not too bad now.
Do I HAVE to hang the cover to dry? Has anyone dried theirs on the low or air cycle? I certainly don't want to ruin it!!!


Erin

[QuassEE]

I've never had to wash a Radian cover, but Britax has the same instruction to hang their covers to dry. It takes a good two days with their more plush covers, and if you don't have a spare cover this is a bit unreasonable. You can't be without your carseat for two days while you wait for the cover to dry...

I would be totally comfortable tumbling the Radian cover, as I've done this with my Britax covers and have never had a problem. I would not advise using heat, however...it's hard on the elastic and it could cause covers to shrink.

-Nicole.

[unityco]

I've washed my Radian cover several times now, and have been pleased to discover it drip dries overnight (it's Super Cool, maybe that makes a difference.)

However, my guilty secret is I machine wash (gentle cycle.) Spin cycle good!

[dragonfly8]

Thanks!!
I will wash it in the machine, I have a setting for Knits (my old washing with the handwash cycle died on me and we bought a cheap, second hand one). Do you think the knit cycle will be okay? If not, I will hand wash it if I have to.
I can air dry it in the dryer as well....................

It is not the super cool, just the regular, plain jane radian!!
Erin

[unityco]

Do you think the knit cycle will be okay?

I couldn't say, not knowing your machine and all. Good luck!

[BABYGIRLLYNDSEY]

I hand wash my covers in the tub or sink but I do run them through the spin cycle in the washing machine (sometimes two times) just to get all the excess water out and then I hang to dry.

[BudgieStew]

I've hand washed two of my Radian covers in the tub with some gentle soap. Then laid flat to dry in the shade it took a good three days to dry but it was nasty humid then.
Don't for get to put the little black knobs in a safe place so they don't get lost.
We bought the Dry Seat to combat any pee acidents after DS peed in his seat during a plane trip.