Don't Toss Worn-Out Couch Cushions When This Pool Noodle Hack Can Revive Them

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You probably prefer a soft, comfortable couch to a hard, purely decorative affair. However, the softer the couch, the more likely the cushions are to become worn-out and saggy. This is especially true if you have a child or pet who prefers to sit on top of the back cushion rather than on the couch itself, creating a permanent sag right in the middle. No one wants to replace a beloved couch because of one (or two, or even three) unsightly cushion(s). Fortunately, you don't have to throw out your worn couch cushions when there's a quick and easy fix that will revive them — and extend the life of your furniture. Using a pool noodle along the edges of the cushion will act as a filling that provides support and reshapes your cushion so it looks like new. 

Brilliant pool noodle hacks are everywhere these days, and you probably already have some lying around the house, just itching to be repurposed in a new and exciting way. These foam tubes are soft enough to child-proof your home, and sturdy enough to hold cushions in place (or even act as a floating device in a pool). They can be used all over the house in a variety of ways because they are so cheap to replace (you can purchase them at the Dollar Tree for $1.25 a piece). 

Measure your offending couch cushions so you know how many pool noodles are needed for your project. For seat cushions, you will probably only need pool noodles along two edges, but back cushions may need all four edges revitalized. Cut your pool noodles to fit around the edge of your cushion. Although they are foam, pool noodles are very sturdy and are harder to cut than you'd think. The best tools to use when cutting a pool noodle are a miter box, serrated knife, or electric knife, like this BLACK+DECKER electric carving knife. Unzip the pillow case and slip your pool noodle pieces between the case and the pillow batting along each edge. Zip the case back up and check that the cushion looks correct. The pool noodle should stay nicely in place along the edge without dropping to the middle of the cushion. 

This pool noodle hack will revitalize cushions that are sagging around the edges, but if you find your seat cushions are sagging in the middle, you may need additional reinforcements. This Sellmazon couch cushion support is shaped like a trapezoid to push up the middle of a cushion and provide extra support while sitting.