Outdoor Furniture Cushion Replacement

How often should you do outdoor furniture cushion replacement? How often cleaning is necessary will depend on both the original quality of the outdoor furniture cushions and how well they have been maintained.

A good quality outdoor furniture cushion should last for several years if it is cleaned according to the manufacturer�s recommendations regularly and stored indoors in a dust and mildew free environment during the winter. Cleaning methods and frequency depend on the fabric used for the outdoor furniture cushion replacement and the kind of wear and tear that the cushions have received.

Most manufacturers recommend hosing outdoor furniture cushions off regularly and washing them with a mild soap and soft brush monthly but more frequently if heavily used or they just dirty. There are several very good commercial products available to remove stains. Always check the manufacture�s instructions for stain removal and follow them before turning to some other commercial product. They know their own products better than anyone else.

There are several different types of materials used to cover outdoor furniture cushions. Some cushions covering materials are waterproof, others are water resistant, and still others are designed to allow the rain to flow through the cushion.

Waterproof cushions must be inspected for all tears. If you find a tear it must be repaired immediately to prevent moisture from getting inside the cushion. If moisture gets inside this type of outdoor furniture cushion replacement cushion, it can mold and mildew. If that does happen, it must be replaced.

Water resistant cushions are filled with materials that resist mold and mildew and have some degree of breath ability to allow the moisture that does enter the cushion fill to dry fairly quickly. But all tears should be quickly repaired because these cushions cannot tolerate large amounts of water getting inside. If that does happen, you will need to replace the cushions.

Rain through outdoor furniture cushion replacement cushions are designed to let the water flow through the cushion. Water cannot adhere or penetrate the fill and they are porous so that they will dry quickly. Tears should be immediately repaired and the cushions should be replaced if they develop an unpleasant odor or start losing fill material.