This topic is relevant for those who have a private house with a personal territory or own a summer house with a garden. Today it’s fashionable to buy a garden swing. And this is understandable. Such a decor item for a homestead territory not only looks beautiful and enriches the appearance of a summer residence, but also acts as a necessary and useful element. Here you can relax and have a siesta, chat with neighbors who have come to visit, and treat them, for example, with tea. And what a pleasure the kids will get when riding a swing in the garden! In general, this element of garden furniture is a very useful acquisition. But to rest brought pleasure, it is necessary to choose a good mattress. And this is the issue we propose to discuss. How to choose what to pay attention to and is it possible to sew such a mattress with your own hands? We discuss.
Why is such a mattress needed?
Of course, many immediately have the question of whether a mattress is needed for a garden swing. The answer is clear. Needed. And it is important that the mattress is of high quality, comfortable, convenient and light. We suggest discussing which swing mattresses are best to choose and what to look for when buying them. First, choose from among those that are most suitable for the color scheme. Still, such garden furniture as a swing acts as one of the main elements in the overall design. Secondly, given the fact that the mattress for a garden swing will spend more time outdoors outside the summer season, it should be very high quality, made of durable material. Of course, over time, the lining will have to be changed, but, believe me, this will not happen next season. Thirdly, do not save, buying mattresses for a garden swing. Comfort and convenience depend directly on the price.
Choose a mattress in the store
Today, a huge selection is offered for everyone who wants to buy a mattress for a garden swing. All of them are colorful and bright, made of various materials, and also differ in price. Agree, it's easy to get confused. We want to give you a couple of tips that will help with the choice. To begin with, we recommend not looking at the price, but finding out what materials the mattress is made of. Be sure to touch and push on it. It is important that the mattress for a garden swing is soft and light. Indeed, in the summer season you will often have to bring it into the house (rain, strong wind). Also pay attention to whether it is possible to remove the top cover from it. Still, the textile elements of garden decor are quickly contaminated and require cleaning and washing.
Making a cheap do-it-yourself mattress for a swing
Before you go to the store for a purchase, think that it’s easier to make a mattress for a garden swing with your own hands. It will turn out much cheaper than buying. What is required? A few long sheets of foam, a fabric for lining and braid for the design of ties with which the mattress and armrests are attached to the swing frame. Have you prepared everything you need? So you can proceed. First you need to remove the exact dimensions from the back and seat. We will prepare a mattress consisting of two independent parts. Next, you need to cut rectangles from the foam matching the size of the seat and back. Armrests are also cut out of foam rubber. Now it is necessary to sew covers from the fabric for the cut out parts of the mattress, as well as to sew the braid. These will be ties. All that remains is to put covers on the foam rubber. Now put the brand new hand-made mattress for the garden swing in its place. You can enjoy your vacation.
Proper care
No matter what high-quality and expensive mattress you buy, you need to follow some care rules so that it lasts a long time. First, try to remove it from the swing if it is cloudy or raining on the street. Secondly, you should definitely dry the mattress if it gets wet. Thirdly, it is often not recommended to wash it. If there is a slight contamination, then you can remove it with a soap solution and a sponge. If serious cleaning is necessary, do not machine wash. Better hands. If you follow these few rules, then the life of the mattress for a swing will increase significantly.