Nothing can quite compare to sinking into a comfortable bean bag chair. It provides the ultimate comfort zone where you can relax and read a book or even sleep if you decide to. Unfortunately, over time bean bags start to deflate and they are not as comfy as they were when they were new. Does this mean that you now have to throw away your old bean bag? No, you can bring it back to life again by following the next few steps that we are about to share. If you have a new bean bag that needs filling, read on!

1. Choose the type of bean bag fill

There are four kinds of bean bag fill. There is compressed foam, EPP beads, Micro Beads and EPS beads. Compressed foam is essentially memory foam that has been shredded into small pieces that can be used to fill a bean bag. EPS beads are made from polystyrene. What makes them great for bean bags is that they are light weight and rigid at the same time. They’re also very versatile so if you have left over beads, you can use them for other projects.

EPP beads or expanded polypropylene beads are strong, resilient and durable. When you squish them, they quickly go back to their old form. These will definitely last long. For smaller bean bags, micro beads are more appropriate.

2. How to fill a bean bag

Now we get to what you have all been waiting for. Firstly, you will need to get your supplies in order. You need to have a fillable bean bag. If you do not already have one, we have a great selection of strong bean bags for you at Work, Leisure, Play. They come in all shapes and sizes and will suit any budget. When you have that, you need a vacuum, the filling that you plan to use as well as a garbage bag.

Before you start stuffing the bean bag you need to inspect the fill that you plan to put inside. It needs to be enough to fill the bag that you have. if it is not enough, your bag will be flat and very uncomfortable. This will defeat the purpose of having a bean bag is you cannot relax on it. To be extra sure, check how much fill that the manufacturer of your bean bag recommends that you use to fill it. After this you need to locate the zipper and fill the chair.

After filling the bean bag, you need to close the zipper then sit on it to make sure that it really is comfortable.

At Work, Leisure, Play we love all things leisure related. If you are looking for a new bean bag, look through our catalogue of comfy bean bags and you will surely find the perfect mate for your relaxed afternoons.