Cushion Foam

[ex-Gladys]

Hi all,

Is there a particular recommendation on type of foam for bunk cushions? Ours have had mildew and absorbed the smell, so we were thinking of getting the covers dry cleaned and replacing the foam. Anyone recommend a good supplier?

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Anderson 26 "Amber"

 

[Talbot]

We were able to remove the mildew smell by steam cleaning and then careful drying. The wall paper removing plate is a useful tool for this. Any foam that you buy to replace will be fire retardent which will not last as long as the older non-treated stuff.

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[nordic_ranger]

Suggest you try 'Febreze' purchased from most supermarkets. It did the trick for me and a lot cheaper than new foam. On that subject does anybody know why foam should be so expensive.

Jim.

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[toad]

Camping and General on Canvey island,had a 20% off sale on last week do not know if it is still on but its not far from you.

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[VicS]

When I first fitted out my boat, being no wiser, I just bought foam from a local shop but realised some time later that it was probably too soft so when I made new covers I replaced the foam in the critical ones with a firmer grade. That went a long way to easing the lower back pain I often suffered. It is also imprtant to get a fire resistant material.

I bought my new foam from "Foam for Comfort" They are in Leeds and the phone number I have for them is 0113 267 3770, although that may be out of date, and a Google search will find a web site.

If you go to a specialist you will have a choice of grades and thickness and even composites ie a soft top layer on a firm base. You should also get sound advice on choosing the most suitable grade.

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[Gunfleet]

I note you are in Essex. Facing onto Cranes Farm Road in Basildon is a company called (something like) Anglia Foam. You can see their sign from the road. They will cut you new cushions for a reasonable price and will also advise you on using foams which won't take up water. They have several. Cheers
John

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[ex-Gladys]

Thanks for all the comments

<hr width=100% size=1>Larry Botheras

Anderson 26 "Amber"

 

[Capt_Marlinspike]

Beware of the stiffness of the foam you buy. There are two grades that are generally used. The firmer one is great for sitting on but is to hard for comfortable sleeping. The softer one is great for sleeping but a bit soft for sitting!
Those cushions which are mostly for sitting use the hard grade those which are mostly berths use the softer one.


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[Chris_Robb]

You pays for what you get. We suffered terrible from back ache on our double bunk. The foam appeared reasonably comfortable at first sight. However with long compresion, the cheaper foams sag. We were advised to get a foam/ latex laminate. It was expensive, but it is now as comfortable as our bed at home.



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[domlee]

Use polystyrene beads for cushions, wash cushions in a 50/50 solution of 'Milton' steralising fluid - gets rid of mildew and smells & dries very quickly.

The beads are used in the construction industry and for stuffing soft toys. The last time I checked, the beads were £5 a bag and a bag would do one berth cushion.

Density of the cushion could be varied by stuffing in more beads - a simple solution but highly effective (and cheap!)

Best nights sleep I ever had...

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