HOW TO FIX SAGGING COUCH CUSHIONS WITHOUT BATTING + VIDEO

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Sharing a hack to fix sagging couch cushions- it’s like Botox for cushions.

I have a couch cushion hack today that does not involve batting. ** Update I added a video link below at the end of the post.

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HOW TO FIX SAGGING COUCH CUSHIONS

For most homes, the couch anchors the room. So you can see where sagging couch cushions easily make the space look tired.


And, no amount of strategically placed throws can hide the sag.

It’s kinda like Botox-there’s only so much sag the toxin can lift.


And, then there’s the elephant in the room- who wants to sit in the middle of the couch where you sink. It’s like sitting at the kid’s table at Thanksgiving.

And, then you need to move to a filler- something to plump up the slump.


My hack does not use batting, but rather something you likely have in your linen closet.


Pillows! I ordered these Made in the USA pillows this spring when I shared how to clean down pillows.

Well, I had an idea and I tested it out on my couches.


My couch has foam cushions inserted into the couch-essentially this is an oversized pillow for a couch.

I thought it was going to be a sweat session to add pillows to the insert.


I was surprised at how little wrangling I had to do to get this pillow into the back of the couch pillow cover.


It immediately plumped up the back cushion. The best part no lumps or bumps. The pillow straightened the slouch.

This is an easy peasy hack with no batting or lumps.

Here’s a recent pillow hack if you are staging a bedroom before listing a home. It’s literally a pillow flip.


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  • Beverly Brown Beverly Brown on Nov 11, 2023

    Yes! Could also use a pillow as stuffing for the couch pillows?

  • Sas120856954 Sas120856954 on Oct 03, 2024

    What about the "deflated" seat cushions?

  • Dee Dee on Jan 01, 2025

    We have a sofa with a detached lounger from Inspiration with white leather (?) covering and it's gone flat and now uncomfortable. Any ideas on how to plump up the seating other than buying a new set and spending a lot?

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  • Lora Taylor Hyatt Lora Taylor Hyatt on Nov 11, 2023

    When I purchased my living room furniture the manufacturer Mayo, gave me the huge bag of poly fill to stuff my cushions with. I have also found a huge box of poly fill at Walmart that can be used

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    • Everyday Edits Everyday Edits on Oct 15, 2024

      Great tip Lora! yes I have seen poly fill in big box stores! thank you for joining the conversation! zo laura

  • Alberta Powell Alberta Powell on Dec 31, 2024

    My back cushions are attached to the back of the couch, but I think I can work this out. Just need patience as it will take longer to do

    • Dianna Dianna on Jan 01, 2025

      Mine also are connected but while checking mine found a zipper deep down under pillow part

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