How to Fix Saggy Cushions
Your chair or sofa cushions may need some rejuvenating if you find yourself slowly sinking into your furniture. Padding inside the cushions breaks down over time, and your furniture won't be able to provide the comfort it once did. Replacing the stuffing within the cushion, or firming up the batting or foam, not only provides more comfort, but also makes your furniture look newer. Restore your furniture by turning your cushions into soft and firm mounds of comfort. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Zippered Cushions
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Remove the cushions from the furniture. Unzip the cushions and remove the foam or cotton batting.
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Place new cotton batting or foam inside the cushions. Push the stuffing deep into the cushion corners. Put more stuffing inside the cushions than you took out to keep them from becoming saggy too quickly.
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Zip the cushions closed and plump them to distribute the stuffing equally. Put the cushions back on the furniture. Sit on the cushions to ensure they are comfortable. Add or remove the stuffing if needed to get the right thickness.
Unzippered, Removable Cushions
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Remove cushions from the furniture and place them two at a time into the dryer. Run the cushions on air dry only for 15 minutes.
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Remove the cushions from the dryer. Shake the cushions and plump them with your hands to distribute the stuffing.
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Set the cushions back onto the furniture.
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Tips & Warnings
Place a piece of plywood under couch cushions for extra support. Sand the plywood before placing under the cushions to remove rough edges that could snag the fabric.
Call the manufacturer for replacement cushions if your sofa or chair is still under warranty.
