how do I get the water out of my seat cushions?

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Originally Posted by Kamper

Prop them on a corner and leave them there for the winter. It's okay if they freeze. You will never get all the moisture out of them unless you cut them open, in which case they will not look so good if you put them back together yourself.

Even hung up by a corner all winter and heated, I'd expect the stitching (and maybe even the fabric) will appear mildewed by spring, with the foam still damp. (So they're not going to look very good anyway). You could start by pinching one corner and use a leather punch to make two perforations.



Me? I'd start over:

Locate large sheets of closed-foam material, such as that found in PFD Type IIs and swim noodles.



Then cut open the cushions down the center. Add the foam material cut somewhat oversized (for firmness). GORILLA® makes a transparent and strong "Duct Tape". Then seal with GORILLA® Tape or add zippers. The cut surface would have to be "down" all the time—as would a zipper. Cut drain holes in a corner with a leather punch—which could also be done now, as above.

The result would be cushions that are firm, non-absorbent, easier to dry for next time, and add a measure of PFD type IV flotation safety.



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