With the seasons changing you will want to protect your outdoor furniture. Your furniture will last longer and you will save money by not replacing the cushions as often as you would if you didn’t cover the furniture.
You could expect the price tag for outdoor furniture cover to be quite high, but when you look closely, you can find really good quality covers for a fairly affordable price. You can look at this like at an investment. Thanks to this little money spent upfront, you will be able to make your patio furniture last longer and you’ll end up realising some serious savings down the line by not needing to change the cushions (or all of the furniture) every couple of years.
Do you think it’s going to be a hassle to pick the right cover? Not at all! Those goods are widely available nowadays and come in standard sizing. You’ll be able to pick one way faster than you think. Also, they are really convenient and easy to use. In a couple of minutes only, the covers will be deployed and the furniture protected. Unlike your favourite portable camping chairs, it’s rare that patio furniture is provided with it’s own protective bag/cover, and that’s why it’s important to get one.You will want to make sure that you get the best that you can afford.
Vinyl is probably the best choice since it will withstand many of the harsh outdoor elements. If you can get a cloth backed vinyl that would be better also than vinyl without cloth. Cloth backed vinyl is more durable and less likely to tear and rip.
You will want to cover your furniture anytime that you are not going to be using it for a few days. It would be ideal to protect it from the sun beating down on it all day, and during rain and storms. If you leave your furniture outdoors during the winter months, you will need to be specifically careful in covering your furniture at that moment. Although the best place to have your furniture in the winter months would be stored in a yard shed or a garage, leaving it outside may be your only option, and that’s why furniture covers are highly recommended. Make sure that you cover your furniture if you have to leave it outside. If it ever gets worn and does not look too good anymore, you could always use some simple restoration techniques to give it a new look and use it a little bit longer.
Covering your furniture is a smart money saving idea that you can use to protect your outdoor furniture investment and make it last longer.