The Easy Hack To Keep Your Sofa's Cushions From Sliding Around

Online shopping has revolutionized our lives way beyond books and groceries — now those online purchases can extend to giant but infrequent internet buys too, like refrigerators, televisions, and large pieces of furniture. Once you've found just the right chair or sofa online but with no brick-and-mortar store to visit, you have to rely on your instincts and customer reviews to assess its quality. After your dream sofa has been delivered and you're happy with the way it looks, you might be surprised to find yourself sliding around every time you sit down. To fix those slip n' slide couch cushions, you just need to employ one easy hack: Add adhesive Velcro strips to your sofa. 

In case you're wondering why some cushions slide around but not others, it comes down to one thing — whether or not the fabric is slippery. If someday you choose to reupholster, make choosing the best fabric for your sofa part of your in-person research. But for now, you can follow these steps for an easy fix that won't leave marks on your fabric.

First, you'll need to get some Velcro strips, otherwise known by their generic name as hook and loop adhesive strips. There are many options, lengths, and brand names to choose from, but this Amazon's Choice Art3d Hook and Loop Tape – with a rating of 4.4 out of five stars — is a good option. To make the application of the Velcro easier, you might want to remove all your sofa cushions from the couch and put them aside for a few minutes. Take one strip and place it on the sofa's base, taking care not to put it too close to the edge. Position its opposite piece, sticky side up, directly on top of the first strip. Replace the cushion so it sticks securely to the Velcro's adhesive. And voilá! You've fixed your sliding couch cushions with just a few steps.  

In case the Velcro strips are pre-cut and on the shorter side, you might install two or three sets to ensure the cushion stays secure. Opt for a brand meant for heavy-duty use; you're not using this on a lightweight piece of clothing, so it has to be sturdy. As an alternative, if you're handy, you can sew the bottom piece to the sofa with a basting stitch for extra security. If, over time, you notice crumbs, pet hair, or other debris dirtying up your slippery cushion fix, you can easily clean Velcro with a lint roller and tape.