Cleaning Fig Leaf Cushion Covers Our poly-knit slipcover material is machine washable. Simply wash them in cold water and let them air dry. It is that easy. The waterproof material has a few more steps and they are not machine washable. Brush off all loose dirt with a soft bristle brush Evenly spray on a […]
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Stay Fresh! How to Clean Outdoor Cushions Safely
Wondering how to clean outdoor cushions? Cleaning your outdoor cushions is more important than cleaning your indoor cushions, simply because there is (usually) so much more potential in the outdoors for dust, moisture, and straight-up filth than there is inside. But how frustrating it would be to try cleaning them, do it wrong, and leave […]
Continue reading9 Small Patio Furniture Ideas to Maximize Space
Some of us have really large patios and even larger backyards. Most of us don’t. For most of us, saving space is at least on the list of concerns when we’re setting up our patios so, when it makes sense, we like to favor luxurious-albeit-small patio furniture. Thankfully, the world seems to understand; it’s produced […]
Continue readingOutdoor Seating Ideas for the Ultimate Backyard Social
To create the perfect backyard for entertaining, you can either keep the crowds away until everything is perfect or succeed over time by trial-and-error. If you’re like most of us, the latter is probably more realistic – not to mention more fun. Outdoor seating may be the most important feature of a great backyard for […]
Continue readingColors for Fall Patio Decor
Autumn and the holidays within it are here. Since we will be having more gatherings of close family and friends this year, and less going out on the town, your outdoor set up will be the perfect way to still have a enjoyable Halloween and Thanksgiving. With a few simple changes in our lives we […]
Continue readingCushions, Covers and the Summer Sun
Care for your colors It is not a surprise that the sun can damage any fabric. Anyone with a darker color has seen their fabric fade in the sun. If you have ever had 1 chair in a set that gets direct sunlight all the time, while the rest of the set is in the […]
Continue readingOutdoor Furniture You and Your Pets will Love
Choose the Right Frame Material There are 3 main materials that are used in patio furniture. If you have a puppy dog or cat, you will want a material that animals are not attached to for scratching or chewing. The newest growing trend is wicker furniture, and this is not a great option. It is […]
Continue readingReplacement Cushions or Slipcovers: What You Need to Know
When is it time to replace your old cushions? There are numerous reasons why you will need to replace your cushions over the years but the frame for your outdoor furniture is still in great shape. After a couple of seasons they will have stains, cuts in the fabrics, or fading from years of […]
Continue readingProtect Your Outdoor Cushions Over the Holiday Season
There are a couple of different ways to protect your outdoor patio cushions during the winter season. The best way depends on where you live. In New York, Chicago, or Minneapolis, basically anywhere in the deep cold, will be very different than the Pacific northwest or Florida. The best thing to do in the northern […]
Continue reading5 of Our Favorite Patio Furniture Covers for Summer
Now that it’s summer, it’s time to dust off those outdoor cushions and get that patio ready! ‘Tis the season of reunions, barbeques, just relaxing and reading outdoors, and all manner of enjoying summer sun. If the patio furniture covers you already have are from Fig Leaf, chances are you don’t need any new ones… […]
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