Patio Cushions

Chaise Lounge Cushions

It might sound quite basic but it’s amazing how lack of care for and pure neglect of chaise lounge and other patio cushions can cause them to be damaged very easily. With chaise lounge cushions being outside all the time it is easy to forget about them and neglect them.

When you first buy them, these cushions always look gorgeous but wear and tear and weather can cause rapid deterioration over time. However, there are a few easy steps to take to make sure that your chaise cushions are kept in pristine condition, which mean you avoid the worst effects of the weather and the elements.

1. Choose a Sturdy Weather-proof Covering Material

Buy the best outdoor chaise lounge cushions you can afford in the first place and make sure they are covered in weatherproof material such as Sunbrella fabric. Sunbrella cushions have toughness and fade resistance woven into the fibers as the dye is added while the material is still liquid so the color is locked in. That is important as you can’t exactly shield your chaise lounge chair cushions from the sun, when sunny days are exactly when you want to use them. Also if you are going to leave your cushions outside all summer, then reduce the damaging effects of showers by choosing water resistant and mold resistant fabric too. Gray spots of mildew are not enhancers of patio furniture by any stretch of the imagination.

Veranda Patio Cushion Bag, Pebble, Fits Chaise and Seat Cushions (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS)

Veranda Patio Cushion Bag, Pebble, Fits Chaise and Seat Cushions
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2. Keep Them Out of Harm’s Way

You may not want to store your cushions under cover every evening (although it is a good idea) but at least put them away if you are not going to be using them for a few days. Get a special chaise lounge cushion storage bag, which you can buy online so that you can easily slip them in and put them away in a garage or shed overnight. If you don’t have a shed or garage near your patio, look for a storage bench big enough to house your cushions, as you are more likely to put them away each time if it is convenient to do so.

3. Store Them Away in Winter

At the end of the summer, give your chaise lounge outdoor cushions a good clean, let them dry thoroughly and keep them indoors in a dry place. Although it may seem like a lot of work at the time, it will be worth it when your cushions come out like new next year instead of being greeted by ruined cushions left in place on your patio.

4. Protect Them from Spills and Stains

Use a towel on your chaise if you are going to apply sun tan lotion or oil as this is difficult to remove if you spill it on the fabric. Also, mop up any spills right away from your outdoor chaise lounge cushion and wash with warm soapy water. If covers can be removed, check whether they are machine washable or can be washed by hand and use a mild soap on them after paying special attention to any stains. Always rinse patio cushion covers throughly to get rid of any soap residue and leave to dry naturally before replacing.