Furniture covers need to offer some degree of water protection, especially outdoor patio covers. Some patio covers are waterproof, whereas others are water repellent. However, contrary to popular belief, not all outdoor covers are waterproof. Some are simply water-resistant, which means they can only withstand a little drizzle and will eventually soak in water at some point. Place something under the table cover to create a barrier. This could be a towel, an old piece of fabric, or even cardboard.

So when shopping for patio furniture covers, look for ones that fit snugly but don’t touch the ground. You’ll find that these types of covers are easier to keep clean and will last longer than those that do touch the ground. Where Do You Put Outdoor Furniture Covers When Not in Use? If you have a patio table with an umbrella, you know that when it rains, the water can pool on the cover and make it difficult to remove. Here are a few tips to keep the water from pooling on your patio table cover: If you have patio furniture, you know how annoying it is when water gets on it. Water can ruin the material and make it uncomfortable to sit on. There are a few things you can do to keep water off your patio furniture. Some covers come with water shedding poles. What's that you ask? Well, it's a pole that sheds water, of course. When included it will state on the product description, but the water shedding poles are only usually included and necessary when covering complete furniture sets. The water shedding pole sits in the centre of the table underneath the cover elevating the height to allow rain water to drain naturally. This prevents the water pooling in the centre of the table which after time can be a detriment to your furniture cover.Here’s what you need to know about patio furniture covers and whether or not they should touch the ground.

Where it is stated that a cover is for a set, this includes the chairs and you will need to include your chairs placed around your table in your measurements. If your measurements don't quite match the dimensions of the cover you are looking at, try pulling the chairs out away from the table slightly where the cover is too large, or push the chairs further under the table where the cover is too small and measure again.Self-draining covers usually have an additional diagonal form in the front that allows water to slide off instead of accumulating on top. The water pooling onto the furniture cover can become quite heavy if it is left to accumulate. This excess weight can strain the seams of the covers and cause them to become weakened. If you don’t have a tablecloth, try using a plastic sheet or tarp. Place it over the top of the table and secure it with weights so that it doesn’t blow away in strong winds.