How long does it take a Nugget couch to fluff up?

Wondering how long it will take your new Nugget couch to expand? Here’s my experience with 4 Nuggets!

So you got a Nugget couch. Hooray!

You snap a selfie with the box, open it, and carefully peel the plastic off the cushions (no scissors!)

But – you’re disappointed.

The Nugget is not what you expected. It’s a sad, floppy, firm, wrinkled mess.

Not cute.

How long does it take a Nugget couch to fluff up?

Nuggets are made of foam. That foam is then placed in plastic and all of the air is sucked out so it can roll up and fit in a box. It can take a while for the foam to fully expand.

According to the Nugget website, it takes 1 to 2 weeks for the Nugget to fully fluff up.

In my opinion, it should be pretty close to fully expanded in 24 hours.

How long can I leave my Nugget in the box?

In general, you want to get it out of the box as soon as possible. The warranty is void after 15 days from receipt.

Best practice is to open and inspect your Nugget in case of any defects right away. Here’s some tips for storing Nuggets if it’s a gift you want to hide.

How long does it take the wrinkles to flatten out of the fabric?

It takes a bit longer for the wrinkles to come out of the fabric. I have found that the piece that was on the inside of the roll is especially wrinkled.

The wrinkles will fade over time, but if it bothers you, you can wash the cover. Here is a step by step guide to washing Nugget covers.

Does the Nugget foam get firmer/softer over time?

When you first open the Nugget, the thick pieces are really compressed and feel very firm.

The thin pieces can feel very floppy and not sturdy for builds.

It takes about 48 hours for the foam to get softer, firmer, and fully un-squished.

Why is my Nugget Couch not expanding?

If your Nugget couch is looking flat and wrinkly, the thing that it needs most is time.

Some people say they use a hair dryer or heat gun to speed up expansion – I would NOT do this. The fabric is lined with a plasticy material and it has been proven that this WILL melt, separate, and ruin the cover.

If you want to speed up the expansion process, roll the nugget out flat and walk/stomp all over it. Then, flip it over and do the same on the other side. Let it sit for 30 minutes then repeat if necessary.

The longer that your Nugget was in the box, the longer that it will take to expand completely.

What do I do if my Nugget couch was left in the box?

There are a few reasons that your Nugget got left in the box too long – you were saving it for Christmas, or for after a move, or you bought it from someone new in box (for who knows how long!)

It’s not ideal, but here’s what you need to know.

• Nuggets left in the box longer than 15 days from delivery are not covered by the warranty – this just means that if you open it up after this and find a defect like a tear or hole (very, very, rare) they will not believe you that it came that way and will not replace the cover.
• The longer a Nugget is left in the box, the longer it will take to fluff up.
• It will fluff up eventually. I’ve never seen anyone say their Nugget NEVER fluffed up to normal size. Just like anything else, it takes time.

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