Written by TheFoamFactory.com

It’s easy for outdoor furniture to become damaged by the elements or simple wear. This is particularly true for outdoor furniture cushions, which can easily get torn apart or become moldy when exposed to heat, rain or other weather elements. You can do something things to help protect your outdoor foam:

Select the Right Type of Foam: Not all types of foam are created equally. You want to make sure that your cushions are made from a type of outdoor foam that is specially made to withstand harsh conditions. Depending on the location of your home and how much precipitation you get, you may want to consider using marine foam that is also used for boat cushions.

Use a Fabric Protector: Adding an extra layer of protection above your cushion is a great way to ensure that weather or spills don’t damage the cushion or your foam. Using a fabric protector that can be sprayed on is an easy solution.

Clean Up Suntan Lotion and Sunscreen Quickly: If you have furniture that will be used during the summer, there’s a good chance that sunscreen or tanning lotion will get spilled on it. This is potentially destructive to the cover and the foam cushion if it seeps through the cover. Clean these spills up quickly.

Replace Your Cushions: If the foam in your cushions is already damaged, you don’t need to throw them away. You can simply buy an outdoor foam replacement to put into your current cushions. This solution is simple, fast and can save you significant money versus buying new cushions.

The Foam Factory is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of foam for replacement cushions. See their entire catalog of products at TheFoamFactory.com.