How long have you been using your couch cushions? Maybe you noticed that it’s taking a good bit more effort to get up from the couch, but thought it was your imagination or age setting in. While those could be the case, it’s also possible that your cushions have lost their perkiness and need to be replaced. Fortunately, there is a definite sign that can alert you to the need to replace the upholstery foam from Canada in your cushions.

The foam from Canada in the cushion may be beginning to deteriorate. Fortunately, this is easy to check. Most cushion covers come with a zipper or carefully hidden fold to access the inside; take the foam out and place it on a solid surface. Next, press your thumb into the foam about a half inch to an inch deep and drag it across the surface. If tiny particles are breaking off and sticking to your thumb, the foam has begun to disintegrate and should be replaced. If your cover is still in good condition you may opt to just replace the foam sheet rather than the entire cushion.

The final step is to determine the shape you’ll need to cut your custom foam cushion into. Couches are shaped according to how they should be placed in a room, so you might find a window-facing cushion to be of a different size than the rest of the couch. If you’re confused, it helps to draw the cushion on paper and include some measurements you take as you inspect it.

Bio: The Foam Factory, Inc. is a family owned and operated retailer where you can find quality replacements for your cushions. Their marketing manager, Carlo Badalamenti, writers about the many uses of foam.