Sharing how to keep outdoor patio cushions dry.
But first, do you remember the scene in Steele Magnolias when M’lynn screams when she realizes Shelby’s brothers have decorated her honeymoon car with …um protection? Well, that’s the same reaction I have when we are minutes from hosting a backyard BBQ and I attempt to plump the outdoor patio cushions only to realize it is a soggy patio cushion.
The rain and snow have to go somewhere. And, the cushion just soaks up the rain or snow. After a rainstorm, our backyard looks like a drip-dry station for patio cushions.
And, then on some random day, while taking a kitchen trash bag for the 14th time that week, to the garage can I came up with an effortless way to keep patio cushions dry.
Sometimes the best ideas are based on the premise; do not overthink the solution to a problem.
The solution is simple and most of us have to look no further than under our kitchen sinks.
How to Keep Patio Cushions Dry
Last summer, with a forecast of more than two days of rain, I worried about how to keep my outdoor patio cushions from getting soaking wet. It wasn’t practical to bring them inside for every afternoon thunderstorm.
But, who wants to sit in a soggy patio cushion when the weekend comes around?
And, then inspiration struck when I grabbed a handful of plastic kitchen bags.
It turns out plastic trash bags are a great resource to keep the foam cushions dry.
From there I unzipped the pillow covers and tucked the foam cushions into a plastic bag. I tied the bag shut and placed the wrapped foam cushion back in the pillow covers (from Ikea).
Short tutorial.
That’s it! And, it works. The reality is when the rain penetrates the pillow cover the cover dries after a morning of sunshine, but it’s the foam cushion that traps the moisture.
Those wet patio cushions lead to fun stuff like mold spores.
Who wants to sit on a cushion full of mold and mildew?
Thanks for stopping by! Now go cover those patio cushions!
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This is an awesome hack Laura! One that I will try! Thank you for sharing with us at Brag About It!
This is a great idea! I wonder if it makes them any hotter when they are out in the sun? You know, does it make your legs sweat if you sit on them? I think I’ll give it a try.
🙂 gwingal
HI Nikki
We have not noticed the cushions are any hotter with the plastic bag over the insert. It works well and it’s a great way to store them in the winter too. The cushions hold up so much better when they are not soaking in rainwater! Thanks for stopping by! laura
We have a lot of cushions on our outdoor furniture and it’s always an issue!! I’m ready to go cushion-less with our next set!
This is a great hack and one I will keep handy because I have a plan to build a neat outdoor lounge at some point. Your dog so very adorable…
Thanks for stoppig by and yes I am pimping the puppy ;0) Elliott! We are so in love!laura
Terrific idea Laura! I don’t have room to bring cushions in and out every day so this is my new favorite idea! Keep the great ideas coming.
Ashley
Still a great tip! Soggy cushions are the worst!