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How do you protect your outdoor cushions?

13 years ago

I just purchased a great 4 piece set of resin wicker 2 chairs, couch and a table, with RED cushions. This set was under a covered patio where it came from, so very likely did NOT ever get wet...WELL, that aint the case here. We have been having rain and they are out there and they are getting wet!

I hate it, but I really have no where inside to put them. I'm just hoping that when the sun comes back out that they will dry out and they are an outdoor fabric, so I also do hope that there is no mildew issues.

It seems like a lot of work to cover and uncover and/or move in and out to keep them from getting wet, etc

What other options are there? My SIL mentioned some kind of covers you could get and I suppose that I could potentially make some kind of slip covers, but if the fabric is indeed a good quality outdoor type fabric, should I even worry about them?

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pammyfay
13 years ago
Even if the fabric is of good quality, rain is still going to permeate it and get into the filling.

It is a lot of work to keep moving the cushions in and out!
I first tried one of those plastic deck boxes, but even those let dirt in. I bought green plastic covers for the chairs from The Cover Store (online), and they are working very nicely to keep rain out. Just make sure to check the ties occasionally to make sure nothing's getting under them.
flyingflower
13 years ago
You're the second person to bring up this topic, someone else asked about this not that long ago. So I'll tell you what I told her....I use covers made by Classic Accessories for all of my patio furniture and I am very happy with the quality. I recommend their Veranda line not the Terrazzo. When the weather turns dry I pack them all up in a large toter we keep along the side of the house and I bring out the towels for the summer. That may sound anal but I hate sitting down on dusty/dirty cushions so the towels are perfect for that and they're lightweight enough that I can toss them aside very easily. Doesn't matter to me that the Veranda covers are more substantial because I'm not taking them on and off during the months we're using the patio. I suppose if you live in a part of the country where it rains all year round, even in the summer than removing bulky covers could become a nuisance.

Dirt doesn't get into either of my deck boxes. For the smaller cushions (ie. not the long chaise lounge size) it's cheaper to buy 50 gallon toters from Rubbermaid. The only place I've seen them in that size is Home Depot. You should see the side of my house, it's lined up with 2 deck boxes and super size toters (stacked 2 and 3 high!) to store cushions, covers, pillows, and holiday decorations. Never had a problem with water getting inside and I would know because several of them hold my collection of Dept 56 boxes and that flimsy cardboard has no tolerance for moisture.

Here is a link that might be useful: outdoor furniture covers
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13 years ago
I have a neighbor that has 2 decks and both are furnished with beautiful cushioned outdoor furniture but I see it is a full time job moving the cushions in and out because of the weather not to mention the bird dodo. We have an older set in our gazebo that I dont worry about, the wind driven rain sometimes comes in from the side but when I
get rid of it I wont be buying cushioned outdoor furniture. I would enjoy your new patio set and not worry about it.

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