{"id":3482,"date":"2026-10-08T19:30:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cvprimasolo.com\/blog\/?p=3482"},"modified":"2026-10-08T19:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:30:04","slug":"how-to-store-a-patio-bean-bag-when-not-in-use-44f8-c8467b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cvprimasolo.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/08\/how-to-store-a-patio-bean-bag-when-not-in-use-44f8-c8467b\/","title":{"rendered":"How to store a patio bean bag when not in use?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey guys, it\u2019s Jake from your go-to patio bean bag supplier, and today we\u2019re talking about something that\u2019s stumped so many of our customers: what the heck do you do with these bad boys when they\u2019re not in use? I\u2019ve seen everything from people dragging their bean bags into the garage in the rain (trust me, that\u2019s a mistake) to leaving them out through three snowstorms like some sort of weird outdoor test. Let\u2019s get this right, \u2018cause a patio bean bag is an investment, not a disposable cushion, and I\u2019m here to make sure yours lasts way longer than that cheap chair from the big box store. Patio Bean Bag<\/a><\/p>\n

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First off, let\u2019s be real\u2014most people don\u2019t use their patio bean bags 24\/7. You\u2019ll drag \u2018em out for a barbecue, a lazy weekend nap, or a late-night chat with friends, but then what? Maybe you think, \u201cIt\u2019s just a bean bag, it\u2019ll be fine outside for a few days.\u201d Nope. Mother Nature is way meaner than you think\u2014sunlight (we call that UV rays in the biz), rain, dew, even that random dust storm that rolls through your neighborhood in spring? All of that can wreck your bean bag way faster than you\u2019d believe. I\u2019ve had customers come back to us with bean bags that faded so bad they looked like they\u2019d been sitting in a war zone, or ones that had mold growing on the inside \u2018cause they never dried out after a rain. Let\u2019s avoid that, yeah?<\/p>\n

So, when should you actually store your patio bean bag? I get it, some folks keep theirs out year-round in super sunny, warm climates like Florida or Arizona, and that\u2019s cool\u2014if you have the right setup. But even then, after a week or two of heavy use, it\u2019s smart to tuck it away to give the fabric a break. For everyone else with actual seasons\u2014like snow, rain, or even just a lot of humidity\u2014you should store it when it\u2019s not getting used for more than 2-3 days. Last winter, I had a customer in Ohio who left his bean bag out from November to March, and when he finally dragged it in? The filling was clumpy, the fabric had cracks from the cold, and it smelled like mildew so bad his dog wouldn\u2019t go near it. Don\u2019t be that guy.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s get into the actual steps, \u2018cause there\u2019s a right way and a wrong way to put a bean bag away. First things first\u2014you can\u2019t just stuff it into any old bag. We sell these super durable, weather-resistant storage bags for our bean bags, and trust me, they\u2019re worth the extra $20. But if you don\u2019t have one, a heavy-duty contractor-grade garbage bag (the thick ones, not the flimsy ones that tear if you look at \u2018em) works in a pinch. The key here is keeping moisture and UV out.<\/p>\n

Before you put it away, though, you gotta clean it a little. I know, I know\u2014you don\u2019t wanna scrub a bean bag every time you use it, but a quick wipe down goes a long way. Grab a damp cloth and some mild soap (like dish soap, not that heavy-duty laundry detergent) and wipe off any crumbs, grass stains, or that random barbecue sauce that landed on it last weekend. If it\u2019s got a bigger stain\u2014like wine or mud\u2014spot treat it. Never toss the whole thing in the washing machine, by the way. Most patio bean bags have synthetic fabric (polyester, nylon, that stuff) that can handle a gentle cycle, but the filling might clump up or get ruined. Spot cleaning is the way to go.<\/p>\n

Wait, what if it rained the night before you wanna store it? Don\u2019t even think about shoving it in a bag while it\u2019s wet. That\u2019s how you get mildew, and trust me, mildew is the worst. It smells terrible, it eats away at the fabric, and once it\u2019s in there, it\u2019s almost impossible to get out. If it\u2019s damp, lay it out on a flat surface (your driveway, your patio, even your lawn\u2014just not on dirt that\u2019ll stick) and let it air dry for a few hours. If it\u2019s humid out, maybe leave it overnight. Don\u2019t use a hair dryer or a space heater to speed it up\u2014too much direct heat can melt the fabric or make the filling get all crusty. Just good old fresh air is your friend here.<\/p>\n

Once it\u2019s clean and dry, it\u2019s time to get it in storage. Don\u2019t cram it like you\u2019re trying to fit a Thanksgiving turkey into a sandwich bag. Bean bag fabric is durable, but if you stuff it too tight, you can crease the seams or damage the zippers (speaking of zippers\u2014always make sure the zipper is completely closed before storing. If it\u2019s left partially open, dirt and bugs can get in, and that\u2019s a whole other headache). Gently fold it up\u2014usually thirds work best\u2014or roll it loosely, kind of like a sleeping bag. That way, it doesn\u2019t lose its shape too much, and it takes up way less space in your garage or shed.<\/p>\n

Now, where the heck should you store it? I\u2019ve seen people put bean bags in attics (too hot, dry air can crack the fabric), basements (too humid, mildew central), even in the corner of the living room when they\u2019re not using it (fine, but if you have pets that chew? Not so much). The best spot is a cool, dry, dark place. A garage that\u2019s insulated works, a garden shed that\u2019s not leaking, even a closet if you have extra space. Avoid areas that get direct sunlight\u2014even if it\u2019s covered, sunlight can fade the fabric over time, even when it\u2019s stored. And avoid areas with pests\u2014if you have mice or spiders, you might wanna put the storage bag in a plastic bin with a lid. Mice love to chew on fabric, and you don\u2019t wanna find your bean bag filling all over the floor come spring.<\/p>\n

Wait, what if you don\u2019t have a big enough space to store a full-sized bean bag? I get it, not everyone has a giant garage. We actually make compact bean bags for small patios or balconies, and they\u2019re way easier to store\u2014they fold up tiny. But for standard or oversized bean bags? There\u2019s a trick. If you\u2019re not using it for a month or two, you can deflate it a little. Wait, no\u2014patio bean bags with the bean filling (those are the most common) don\u2019t really deflate, but you can remove a little of the filling if you need to. Most bean bags have a little extra zipper panel so you can add or take out filling. Just scoop out a cup or two, fold it up, and you\u2019ll cut the size in half. Then, when you\u2019re ready to use it again, just add the filling back. Easy peasy.<\/p>\n

Oh, and a common mistake people make: putting other stuff on top of their stored bean bag. If you stack boxes, lawn chairs, or whatever on top of it, it\u2019ll squish the filling, and when you take it out, it\u2019ll be flat or lumpy. No one wants a lumpy bean bag, right? So give it its own space. Stack other stuff around it, not on it.<\/p>\n

Let me also talk about if you\u2019re storing it for a long time\u2014like over the winter, if you live in a cold climate. Before you tuck it away for 6 months, do that quick clean I mentioned, make sure it\u2019s 100% dry (maybe even leave it out for a full day if the weather\u2019s nice), and then maybe add a little sachet of lavender or cedar in the storage bag. That keeps bugs away and makes it smell good when you pull it out next spring. I\u2019ve had customers tell me they tried without the sachet and found their bean bag had moth holes\u2014yikes. So that\u2019s a cheap trick that works.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s get into why this actually matters for your bean bag\u2019s lifespan. A good patio bean bag from us should last 3-5 years with regular use, but if you store it wrong? You\u2019re lucky to get 1 year. I\u2019ve been in this game for 7 years now, and I\u2019ve seen every storage fail possible. I had a customer store his bean bag in his open back patio for the winter, and when he brought it out, the fabric was so brittle it tore when he touched it. Another one stored it in a shed that had a leaky roof, and when he opened it, it was a moldy disaster. Don\u2019t let that be you.<\/p>\n

Wait, what about if you have a waterproof bean bag? Yeah, some are advertised as 100% waterproof, but let\u2019s be real\u2014nothing is 100% waterproof. Even the best fabric will absorb a little water if it sits in it for days. So even if your bean bag is marketed as waterproof, still follow the same steps: dry it if it gets wet, store it in a dry place. Don\u2019t take that \u201cwaterproof\u201d label as a free pass to leave it out in the rain forever.<\/p>\n

And for all you pet parents out there\u2014if your fur baby loves laying on the bean bag, wipe off any pet hair before storing it. Pet hair gets all tangled in the fabric, and when you pull it out again, you\u2019ll be finding hair on your clothes for weeks. Quick lint roll takes 30 seconds, and it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n

Let me recap, \u2018cause I know you\u2019re busy and don\u2019t wanna re-read this whole thing: 1) Only leave your bean bag out for 2-3 days max, longer if it\u2019s super dry, sunny, no rain coming. 2) Wipe it down quickly before storing\u2014no deep clean needed. 3) Make sure it\u2019s 100% dry, no damp spots, or you\u2019ll get mildew. 4) Fold or roll it loosely, don\u2019t cram it. 5) Store it in a cool, dry, dark place\u2014no attics, no basements, no under piles of boxes. 6) Keep pests away\u2014storage bags or bins help. 7) Don\u2019t stack stuff on top of it. That\u2019s it, simple steps that add years to your bean bag.<\/p>\n

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Now, if you\u2019re reading this and you\u2019re thinking, \u201cI need a new patio bean bag that\u2019s gonna hold up, even when I forget to store it sometimes\u201d\u2014hit us up. We make these things to last, we\u2019ve got every color and size you could want, and we can hook you up with the right storage stuff too. No pressure, just good vibes and good bean bags. Whether you\u2019re furnishing a tiny balcony, a big backyard, or anything in between, we\u2019ve got you covered. Reach out if you wanna chat sizes, fabrics, whatever\u2014we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

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