Loving Oxyclean - my white linen slipcovers look new again!
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Comments (44)I will have to come back and read all of the tips. I, too, own white Ektorps (everything-- 2 chairs, sofa, and loveseat). I have 5 kids and 2 cats (but cats don't really count, do they?). It does get dirty and, even with bleach or Oxyclean, I can't get all of the stains out. My kids eat only in the DR or kitchen (not because of the sofas, but because eating all over the house means way too much work for me) and we do not wear shoes in the house, but dirt happens. It IS a lot of work to change them. The washing isn't bad . . .just the putting on and off (esp. the on, even though I leave it a little damp). What I do is have 2 sets, so I wash one set slowly (at my leisure) but the sofa is always covered. No way would I wash every week! But, DH and I still think this is the best option. He hates leather (the feeling) and I feel a little iffy about it (I've been a vegetarians for decades), plus the cats' claws would scratch it. We see how disgustingly dirty the white gets from just BODY DIRT (I'm not even talking food!). Yuck. So, I like the fact that they are actually clean, even though they may not be spotless. DH wants to replace them when the kids get older, but frankly, guests have put more spots on the sofas then the kids . . . Oh, and the nice thing about the white covers is that they are truly cheap. I still cannot figure out how a sofa cover is only $49. So, if the stains get bad enough, I'll get another set. I used to use matelasse coverlets on them, too, but it ended up getting messed up too often, so I stopped....See MoreIvory White, Linen White, White Dove BM Color Dilema
Comments (24)Ivory white is not Acadia white. Ivory white #925 is in the Classic colors fandeck and Acadia white #OC38 is in the Preview colors fandeck. They are very close in color. jbrodies' kitchen that was recently posted as finished has cabinets in Acadia White. Here's a pic of ours while being remodeled. We're not quite done yet, but you can get an idea of the Ivory White color. The wall next to the cabinet has been primed so it is white in color and you can see the Ivory white next to it has a bit of yellow creaminess to it. My hutch top is walnut so you can see it next to brown. Also, I have a lot of natural light in my kitchen, during the evening the cabs look even more creamy. I think either color would look great with Tropical Brown....See MoreHelp! New slipcovered sofa has pink undertone!
Comments (12)Thanks everyone! I don't want to send the sofa back--I really like it but am just thrown off with this color thing. What I am hoping for is that by changing the wall color, it will change how the sofa looks??? I just am not sure how to go about this--by picking a beige with a pink tone, does that make it look more pink? Do you have to pick something with a different tone to make it look different? Also, the fabric isn't canvas but twill--but I do think sort of that same color someone mentioned about canvas. Another thing, I don't mind painting so that part isn't too big of a deal, just a bummer that I just painted and really liked the color but still, I'm OK with repainting--just really need to get the right color!:)By the way, tried to take pictures but just can't get it to look the same (I don't have a GReat camera!). Anyway, I am going to go through your answers more tonight and look at some of the websites etc. suggested. Thanks again for taking the time to answer!:)...See MoreBM Swiss Coffee, Linen White or Timid White? Help!
Comments (27)https://www.houzz.com/photos/nantucket-ma-traditional-living-room-boston-phvw-vp~2409487 Pat: This paint is definitely warm and does not read white at all. This link gives a good representation of Maritime White OC5. You can see the different shades. Low light under the windows reads darker and bright light in the corner brings out a yellow tint. Although, I would not say this paint "reads yellow" at all. I think the bright light brings out the warmer hue. I hope the link works for you. If not, google BM Maritime White OC5 and you will get a lot of photos....See Morejuddgirl2
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