There are numerous choices of indoor as well as outdoor furniture and all are made from absolutely comfortable and durable fabric. Out of fabric ranges canvas fabric is recommended for the outdoor furniture as it is a very strong fabric. You can place canvas cushions and pillows to beautify your furniture. Canvas is tightly or light woven fabric that is made from cotton, linen, hemp and jute. As canvas is quiet a heavy fabric so considered perfect for the outdoor furniture. You will also find it under the name duck.Advantages of Canvas Cushions
- Canvas fabric cushions are easy to clean and maintain.
- Very comfortable.
- Easy to change.
- Easy to store. You should store it properly during rainy and winter season.
- Canvas is easy to wash. Just soak it in a mild detergent and water. Gently scrub it and rinse it in water. Let it dry naturally in air if possible.
While purchasing the canvas fabric make sure to read the caring instructions. If you need it for the daily use and care instructions are bit fussy then better not to buy it. Washing may cause mild to large shrinkage of the fabric so this feature must be taken care before washing. You will get this fabric as per weight.
Canvas cushions can also be personalized with picture, name or any other things.
How to Wash Canvas Cushions?
- Mix 1 tsp of detergent, 1 tsp of borax in 1 quart of warm water. Mix these well and put it in spray bottle.
- Sprinkle the solution on both sides of the cushion. Do leave any space and sprinkle enough of solution on canvas cushion covers. Make sure that it also enters into creases and cervices.
- Let this solution rest for 10-15 mins. If you can remove the fabric from the garden furniture or any other kind of furniture then do this to wash it. Otherwise take the scrub brush and rub it gently over the fabric to clean it. The rubbing will remove the stain.
- Now wash it with water. If possible take the hose on high and with pressure remove the detergent and dust. This will knock out the dust, mild or mildew.
- Let the cushion dry till damp condition.
- Use the fabric protector to protect the canvas.
