We recommend hand-washing your dakimakura in cold water with a bleach-free detergent. After soaking your cover for a bit in the cold, soapy water, you may use a toothbrush to gently brush out any stains you might have. After you’re done, gently wring it out a little bit then hang the cover up to dry and put a bucket underneath because it’s probably going to drip water for some time! We don’t particularly recommend the use of a washing machine, but if you want to go that route, standard precautions for delicates apply. Finally, we do not recommend tumble drying.