{"id":8630,"date":"2023-05-05T04:12:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T04:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectoutdoorspaces.com\/?p=8630"},"modified":"2023-05-05T04:15:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T04:15:10","slug":"how-often-should-you-replace-outdoor-cushions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/how-often-should-you-replace-outdoor-cushions\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Replace Outdoor Cushions?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Almost every home has an outdoor area for leisure activity, and we\u2019ve also designed our houses to support this. Most of the furniture that we use is cushioned to provide comfort. The question now is how do we best maintain our outdoor spaces?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good rule of thumb is to replace outdoor cushions every five years. Outdoor cushions should be cleaned every 1-2 weeks, depending on how often they are used. Ensuring a suitable outdoor environment can help increase your cushions’ lifespan and reduce cleaning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor cushions are quite vulnerable since fabrics are typically absorbent. To make the most out of our outdoor spaces, we\u2019ll need to design and build them well. The best way to do this is through understanding what exactly happens in the outdoors and how that interacts with the furniture we use.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/a>How Often Should You Replace Outdoor Cushions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The five-year lifespan<\/strong> of outdoor cushions depends on how well you care for them through good maintenance practices<\/strong> and intelligent design decisions. For something as delicate as cushions, it\u2019s essential to protect them from damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor cushions are specifically made to be much more resilient compared to indoor ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main threat against fabric is water<\/strong>, which causes either smells or molds to form, which is why outdoor cushions are designed not to hold water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from that, outdoor cushions are also designed to withstand heat<\/strong>. More often than not, most homes get hit by direct sunlight here and then. Although heat can sanitize<\/strong> objects (in some instances), it can also cause a reaction with water to increase humidity<\/strong> in the area. Aside from that, continuous exposure to sunlight<\/strong> can cause dye pigments to fade, thus aging our cushions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than environmental factors, you also have to consider the activity of people<\/strong>. Cushions are susceptible to stains or smells from typical outdoor activities<\/strong> like mud after playing football, dust from nearby DIY projects, the smells of a barbecue, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making our cushions last longer boils down to understanding how they\u2019re made, where they\u2019re placed, and how they\u2019re used.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/a>How can I make my outdoor cushions last longer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buying the right cushions for our outdoor furniture takes time and effort. With that, we want to keep them in their best appearance and condition. Making our outdoor cushions last longer depends on two factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining your cushions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining cushions boils down to cleaning and good practices. You should clean your pillows at least once a week<\/strong> to keep them free from odors and stains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing them in the right place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As much as possible, we want to avoid unnecessarily exposing your cushions to the elements<\/strong>. We can somewhat predict the weather, and we can predict how our house interacts with it, so it only makes sense that we adjust our spaces accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you see that water tends to pool near your porch, then you should probably keep your cushions farther away from it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right cushion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not every outdoor cushion is made the same. Some materials are more resistant to certain environmental factors than others<\/strong>. Picking the correct pillow and material will make maintenance much easier for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from just making your outdoor cushions last longer, these practices will also make them feel much better to use. The primary purpose of cushions is to make furniture more comfortable to use, so it only makes sense that we know how to make them serve that function well.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/a>What are outdoor cushions made of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve mentioned that outdoor cushions are explicitly built to handle outdoor conditions. There are many ways that these could be done, but we primarily want to focus on the material that it\u2019s made out of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The material of the cushion will determine the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n