I love to live my life king size and that is why I have a chaise lounge on my patio. It makes the whole outdoor even more inviting and relaxing. Everyday, I head outdoors with my Ipod and listen to my favorite songs while I recline on my chaise lounge. One fact that most people find hard to believe though is that I bought my chaise lounge almost three years back and even now, it looks as good as new. All this while, it has never been bought inside the house. It was constantly outside while it was raining cats and dogs, snowing and even when the sun was at its harshest. But how is it so well protected then? The reason is because I am a smart buyer. I like to protect my investments be it a lawnmower, a chaise lounge or a new sofa set in the living room. So along with the chaise lounge, I also invested in a set of chaise lounge chair covers to protect it.
I watch many people buying outdoor furniture to decorate their patio and the chaise is an all time favorite. While they invest their money in the best of furniture, they regard outdoor furniture covers as an unwanted expense. But this is where they go wrong. According to me, covers should be made mandatory for all outdoor furniture. If you love your outdoor furniture and wish to see it last really long, then covers are a must. Today, there are hundreds of different covers available for chase loungers. One of the most common ones is the chaise lunge slip covers. These chaise lounge slip covers can give your priceless investment the necessary protection that it deserves. Slip covers are made of fabric for indoor furniture but when it comes to outdoor furniture and the chaise in particular, it is vinyl that rules.
Vinyl Covers
Vinyl is the most durable synthetic fabric that has ever been created and this makes it ideal for outdoor furniture protection. Vinyl patio lounge chair covers slip over the body of the lounge chairs and leave the bottom open. This makes it breathable. The moisture is not trapped in the cover and they are ideal for long term use. This is what hampers the growth or mold and mildew. Did I forget to mention that vinyl is completely waterproof? Yes, vinyl covers will not rot away in rain and it does not get soaked. This is one of the reasons why they have fast replaced canvas as the chosen material for outdoor furniture covers. There are other materials as well that are a mixture of vinyl and polyester fabric. Some of these covers are so durable that you can leave your lounge chair out even if there is a storm on the way.
Choosing a cover
So when you choose a cover for your chaise lounge, choose one only after going through its specifications. Make sure that it is waterproof and has been treated for UV protection. They should be easy to slip on and secure. Most covers use Velcro straps. Most people feel that chaise lounge slip covers are only available in white color. But there are several colors that you can choose from. I use a solid tan green colored cover because they are easier to clean. White covers get discolored easily when they are kept outside for some time. There are several brands of lounge chair covers as well. They all differ in the kind of products they offer and the price. Choose one that fits your lounge chair and your budget as well.
Jonathan Goodman
