All you need to know about outdoor furniture cushions

After how many years of living in your good home, you think that you know the house already very well. But according to a marketing survey, only 7 out of 10 household members know how to take care of the outdoor furniture cushions that has been there for a long time already. True enough, these furniture outdoor cushions are very hard to take care of especially that they need extra care such as regular cleaning and changing.

In case you don’t know, these outdoor furniture cushions are sewn either by hand if they are custom-made cushions or are mass produced with the aid of the machine. These are what you see on the chair’s seat out on your patio or porch.

There are a lot of fabrics that could be used for the outdoor furniture cushions that you sit upon. These fabrics depend on the material that you want to your cushions to have. One type is cotton, and this is common among houses because of its durability and cheap price. However, polyester is cheaper than cotton and is often found in middle to low class income families. There is also nylon and silk but these are subject to rot under the sun and you wouldn’t want to have a problem on your furniture outdoor cushion.

The enemies of outdoor furniture cushions are dust, moisture, stains and mildew. Dust accumulates as times passes especially that these cushions are at placed in the outdoors. Some dust particles do not come off easily with a little pat. You have to thoroughly clean your cushions with soap and water. Moisture, on the other hand, creates water stains that form little puddle like stamps on the fabric. Moisture may come from the air or from rain that gets into the cushion. Stains are made out of man’s mistakes. These cannot be avoided especially if a kid is around your house. Expect a ton of stain types such as chocolate, juice, blood and the likes. Lastly, mildew is a type of bacteria that forms because of prolonged storage and being stagnant. That is why it is advisable to change your cushions every now and then.

Two of the most common outdoor furniture cushions are hinged cushions and a bench cushion. Hinged cushions are used for single chairs and usually have a thick filling for its cushion. A bench cushion on the other hand is longer but thinner. When it comes to design, you can always have you way especially if you plan on making your outdoor furniture cushions complements on your existing patio furniture set.

There are a lot of things in the house that need special attention. However, the furniture outdoor cushions also need extra special attention especially that they tend to be always seen by your neighbors. Make the most out of the beauty of your outdoor cushions by decorating it the way you want it. The best way to make a beauty of your home is to add a personal touch to it, alongside with your imagination running free