Suggestions on materials for stuffing a 'bean' bag chair

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Linda0818

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So I have a big poofy foot stool (example pic below) that I've had for several years and keep it under my computer desk, which I put my feet up on every night when I'm at my computer doing my usual nightly thing of watching videos and shows and that sort of thing. The original stuffing was those tiny little styrofoam balls. But, over time, they get squishy and break down and my foot stool becomes this sunken thing that I have to refill. I bought a big huge bag of yet more of the little styrofoam balls that I've used, over time, to keep refilling my foot stool. Well, that bag is now gone and I'm looking for another material that will hold up better and not break down so easily over time.

What would you buy to stuff the stool with? I have no clue what to even look for. I'm sure craft stores have plenty of options for stuffing furniture. Maybe a pillow stuffing? I'm basically looking for something that's 'sturdier' than the styrofoam balls and can hold up better and last longer. I'm tired of dumping those little beads into my foot stool, only to have them break down a couple of months later, then I have to refill it again. That and those little styrofoam beads get everywhere and they're a pain in the patootie to clean up.

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If you stuff it from the bottom, first turn it upside down and open it.
Take soft fabric (old clothing or towels or linens) and put it in over the remaining styrofoam beads.
Once full, close it up.
What do you think of that?
(the cost is one less trip to good will and less stuff in landfills)
 
If you stuff it from the bottom, first turn it upside down and open it.
Take soft fabric (old clothing or towels or linens) and put it in over the remaining styrofoam beads.
Once full, close it up.
What do you think of that?
(the cost is one less trip to good will and less stuff in landfills)
That's a great idea! I've got a bag of old clothes just sitting in the store room doing absolutely nothing.

Thanks :giggle:
 
I have about ten bags of perlite out back that went unused when I had a building built and the block was insulated as well as block can be. Using either vermiculite or perlite. Both which I just read are used for gardening soils.

It might be a cheaper alternative at you local H-D or Lowes than the actual filler variety for bean bags.
Or if you are in this neck of the woods, by Erie, help yourself to a bag or two.
 
I have about ten bags of perlite out back that went unused when I had a building built and the block was insulated as well as block can be. Using either vermiculite or perlite. Both which I just read are used for gardening soils.

It might be a cheaper alternative at you local H-D or Lowes than the actual filler variety for bean bags.
Or if you are in this neck of the woods, by Erie, help yourself to a bag or two.
Thanks so much, I appreciate the offer. But I'm in Ohio, so it would be a bit of a drive ;)
 
Thanks so much, I appreciate the offer. But I'm in Ohio, so it would be a bit of a drive ;)

You're welcome.
I see where you are from. 3-1/2 hours away. And people do visit the Erie area who are that close, lol.
Just tuck it away in case you are ever over here.
 
You're welcome.
I see where you are from. 3-1/2 hours away. And people do visit the Erie area who are that close, lol.
Just tuck it away in case you are ever over here.
I have a friend who lives in Zelie. I've driven there a couple of times to see him. But now, because of the neuropathy in my feet, just getting back and forth to work is often a painful experience :cry:
 
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