We bought the Ikea Ektorp sofa and love seat last August. A lot of people I know thought I was nuts. Although we don’t have children at home, we do have a black and white cat that sheds a lot! I keep a throw blanket on his corner of the loveseat. I finally got the nerve up to wash the slipcovers this past week. I was a little nervous even after reading how easy it is. Well, it really is that easy. Washed the cushion covers the first week and the sofa covers the following week. Dried to about 80%. They came out beautiful. A little shorter in length at the skirt but no big deal. White and fresh and clean. I may get an additional slipcover set in another color, but I love the crispness of the white right now. I would recommend these sofas. Yes, Pottery Barn sofas are probably more comfortable, but not worth the additional cost. Thanks, Liz for your review you did on these sofas in the past. That helped me make my decision!!