How to Restuff Couch Cushions — 5 Easy Steps to Fluff Up Flattened Cushioning
It's time to restore your sofa and its sagging pillows with these expert tips

If there's one thing I love doing, it's cozying up on my sofa and couch cushions in my little apartment. But after years of use, sofa cushions can often look tired, worn out, and flat. Flat cushions can quickly become uncomfortable, and the support you once had from your plush, round sofa will have disappeared. Not to worry, though, as there is always a solution.
Important as it is to know how to clean couch cushions, it's also important to tend to what's inside them once they've become flat — and that might mean restuffing your cushions. "Over time, use of sofa cushions can lead to compression of stuffing or foam, leading to a less comfortable experience," explains Clint Collins Furniture expert at, Houston Furniture Rental & Sales. "By restuffing the cushions, you can effectively bring your couch back to life, increasing the comfort and also the look. Flattened cushions will always make your sofa look dated, and this is also a more cost-effective way to improve the look than replacing the entire sofa or ordering new cushions from the manufacturer."
It's time to bring back your plump and plush sofa to life. Here's how to restuff couch cushions the right way and bring comfort back into your home.
What You'll Need
It's time to fluff up and bring some life back into your lifeless couch cushion. I, for one, love snoozing on plump cushions. So let's get to work, shall we? To avoid any sofa mistakes, you will need the right tools to restuff your cushions.
Furniture expert Clint Collins from Houston Furniture Rental & Sales says you should have these tools at hand.
TOOLS:
• Fabric scissors or seam ripper. These Mr. Pen- Metal fabric Scissors from Amazon priced at $8.99 should do the trick.
• Needle and thread. I like this BCOOSS Sewing Kit from Walmart, which is priced at $9.99.
• High-Density Upholstery Foam or polyester filling — this is dependent on the filling of your current sofa.
• Farberware Soft Grip Serrated Utility Knife from Amazon for cutting down the foam.
How to Restuff Couch Cushions
When cleaning a velvet sofa or a leather sofa, It's best to analyze every inch of it. From the seams to the cushions and accessories, keeping your space looking its best is the key to a comfortable home. So when your couch cushions are looking a little flat, it's important to restuff them as soon as you can.
Couch cushions often come with zippers, so be sure to check this before you begin the restuffing process. However, if your couch cushions do not have zippers — our expert has a solution. Clint says you should do the following to help restuff your cushion:
Step 1 - Remove cushions from the sofa: The expert tells us: "So for seat cushions, you'll want to remove the cushion, then use the fabric scissors or seam ripper to open the cushions and expose the interior."
Step 2 - Check your sofa stuffing material: From there, Clint says you need to determine what kind of stuffing has been used in your cushions. Most Sofas use polyester fiberfill or foam.
Step 3 - Cut the material: Clint explains, "Once you determine the type of stuffing, you'll need to prepare the foam or fiberfill and cut it to fit the cushion.
Step 4 - Time to restuff: "Insert the foam or new filling into the cushion cover," the expert adds. "If you are using fiberfill, work in small batches, fluffing it as you go. Push the filling into the corners first, then work your way to the center for an even distribution." For foam, Clint says you'll need to bend or roll it out to fit into the cover and allow it to expand once it's inside.
Step 5 - Seal your cushions: Lastly, "you need to seal them. For cushions without zippers, sew the seam back up using a needle and heavy-duty thread, using a ladder or slip stitch for a seamless look. Then, simply fluff the cushions and replace them."
FAQs
How Can I Make My Couch Cushions Firm Again?
Bring your living room sofa ideas to life by taking care of your couch properly. That includes ensuring your sofa and cushions look great in your home. It's not just about the overall look of your home; trust me, even the finer details matter.
If you're dealing with cushions that have lost their firmness, it's time to fix them. Clint says to do this, all you need is to add additional filling and be precise when restuffing. He adds, "To increase firmness, you'll want to cut your foam to fit closer to the edge of the cushion, around 0.5-1 inch on each side. Be sure to use high-density foam to ensure a firmer cushion."
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Faiza is the Advice & Gardens Editor at Livingetc. To further her skills, she is currently taking on the 'Gardening in America' course with the American Horticultural Society (AHS). Faiza previously worked for The Independent as a News Feature Writer, where she crafted lifestyle, entertainment and news stories. She also worked as an Audience Editor for the newspaper for almost two years. Thriving in the busy newsroom, Faiza also spent her time crafting stories for Sky News as an SEO reporter, where she produced stories based on trending topics. Lifestyle and Interior design is a space she has been interested in for quite some time and as she blossoms in this field, she will continue to further her skills in design and gardening. Faiza has a background in SEO, social media and reporting. Her passion for writing goes beyond her work as she loves all things poetry and creative writing.
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