The frame is stainless steel, is it painted?
The Idlers frame is painted white
How big is the Idler?
The Idler is 7ft 6 wide x 4ft deep x 6ft high
How big is the Cover?
Why does the Idler swing seat cost more than other garden swing seats?
Only the finest materials are used to make the Idler. We use traditional craftsmanship to make our pocket spring cushions which takes time and skill. There are 64 springs in each cushion and in total 426 springs are used in each swing seat. The heavy gauge frame is also made from 304 grade stainless steel which is very expensive.
We believe the our swing seat is the best piece of outdoor furniture money can buy. Don't be fooled by poor imitations at the local retail parks. They will not last, are very uncomfortable (please go and try one) and are a pain to pack away and move.
Our family has been using the original swing seat made to the same design for the last 70 years. The frame has, dare we say, not been treated well over the years and although, not best practice, last summer we had 5 adults suspended from it! The Idler is an investment you will not be disappointed in making.
The old phrase 'buy cheap, buy twice' is very true. You should only ever need to buy one Idler.
Can I choose a different fabric to those offered?
Please call us for any bespoke requirements you may have.
Are setup instructions available?
Please click here to download the instructions as a PDF file.
Do you deliver yourselves?
We use a courier firm who are situated right next to our buildings.
Do you ship overseas?
We will ship the Idler swing seat to wherever you want, the cost is calculated on an individual basis.
Can I return it if it's not for me?
We don't believe you will be disappointed with the Idler, however if you purchased one and were not happy with it, as long as you return it within 14 days in its original condition you will receive a full refund.
What's the delivery time?
Delivery is usually within 5 working days before 12:00 for 'standard fabric' Idlers in the UK mainland however it can vary according to demand. For 'bespoke fabric' Idlers delivery is 4-6 weeks.
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What do I do with it in the winter/when it rains?
During summer showers we generally leave our Idler swing seat out and we don't treat it with 'kid gloves'. Its materials and design enable the Idler to stay out all summer long. If rain persists just tilt the cushions up so they are fully protected by the awning from angled rain. If rain stays around for hours we use the overall cover but we don't advise running out every time a few droplets of rain appear. The Idler is to be enjoyed and not fussed over.
For the winter we bring the covers, arm rests and cushions into the house and store them under a bed or any suitable dry place. The covers can be left on but the cushions must be brought in as they contain cotton felt that can't stay continually wet. The frame can stay outside however if you want your Idler swing seat to last and last just undo the four thumb screws and put the frame in a shed. Not only will it keep the frame as new but it will also prevent you having to clean it next Summer!
How do I clean the overall cover?
The swing seat overall cover takes the brunt of the weather. The canvas isn't magic and will get dirty (just like anything else that stays outside).
Dirt from use, rain and tree pollen gets embedded into the canvas fibres. Simply washing in a machine doesn't always remove the particles.
The key to cleaning is to target and agitate the 'very dirty' areas:
- Soak the cover in a bath of very hot water, the hotter the better. Mix in some bleach (125ml / 1/4 pt). Make sure all the canvas is submerged under water - leave for 2 hours
- For areas that are 'very dirty', lift out of the bath and rub 'bar soap' (10p soap from Tesco is fine!) into the affected area then scrub with a nail cleaning brush (you don't need to go mad) and put back in the water - leave for another 2 hours
- Drain the bath water and rub soap into the 'very dirty' areas again!
- Boil in the washing machine (the cover will fit in!). The bleach will cause a lot of bubbles to form, don't worry.
- Rinse again in addition to the boil wash cycle rinse.
- Dry on the line or on the Idler (best get someone to help else you will end up dragging it on the ground)
- If still not clean enough, rub soap into the affected areas again and wash in the machine.
*Note if your cover has mushroom coloured straps (herringbone tape) these will go peach with bleach. This is a small price to pay for getting a perfectly clean cover with minimal elbow grease. You can get of course get the cover cleaned at a dry cleaners for a fee.
 Before and after cleaning
How do I clean the swing seat's cushion covers / awning / side panels?
Follow steps above as for the overall cover, don't use bleach and wash at 40oC!.
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