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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 31, 2016 16:26:30 GMT
I decided it is time to get a new sofa, but it has been so long since I went furniture shopping, that I don't even know what the best options are anymore. Plus, my mom bought my last sofa as a gift, so I was really trying to keep the price low.
I have two cats who will tug at loose ends, and they think it is hilarious to get on their backs and pull themselves around underneath furniture. I have been an utter failure at keeping the dogs off our current couch as well. I have to admit that I kind of like having a dog curled up beside me. Sweet Bella is happiest when her head is in my lap. In other words, thanks to my horrible pet training, I need durable furniture.
I was thinking about leather for ease of cleaning, but I'm afraid the cats would unintentionally puncture it. I have a microfiber sofa now. While it is pretty durable material (the frame has not been as durable as I hoped), the material just doesn't seem very nice.
I think I am leaning towards a sectional. We don't have a lot of seating when we have company now, so I was thinking a sectional and one or two coordinating chairs would be nice. I will probably go with a dark brown color.
So, what kind of furniture has worked well for you and your pets?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 16:31:51 GMT
We have a shih tzu and a microfiber couch and then matching chair. We just use the attachment to our carpet cleaner and clean it twice a year. Looks brand new and its 3 yrs old.
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Aug 31, 2016 16:32:06 GMT
Don't do leather. I have a leather couch in my study, and there is one spot on the back where my cat has scratched the crap out of it - Not because he scratches on it but because he jumps on it and uses his back claws for traction. I've found that ones with washable slip covers are best.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Aug 31, 2016 17:37:18 GMT
I also have microfiber. I have pugs that drape themselves all over and shed a lot. I vacuum them every couple months and steam cleaned them once. They are 12 years old and I'm still pleased with the condition. They are super soft, no stains, no spots.
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MsKnit
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Post by MsKnit on Aug 31, 2016 17:47:21 GMT
No leather. My piano bench is leather and the cats have made a mess of it.
Otherwise, I've decided to buy cheaper furniture and replace it more often.
I will say, the family room furniture is great to use the brush on. It's a rubber brush made to collect the fur from fabrics. I end up brushing the furniture once a week and it isn't enough. The love seat has basically become the big dog's bed.
While I am happy with the longevity of the Lazboy furniture, the cats have done a number on it, despite the numerous scratching posts and trimming of the claws. It doesn't take to brushing as well either. So, I bring out the lint rollers.
One of my cats does the on the back and move about by clawing the underneath of the furniture, too. She's my 6:30 alarm clock. Annoying, but cute and effective.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 31, 2016 18:52:03 GMT
Thanks for the leather advise, smartypants71 and MsKnit - that is what I expected. The cats do use their numerous scratching posts, but I'm afraid they will puncture it accidentally. @calimom2 and Bitchy Rich, the microfiber I have does clean easily - maybe I would like a darker color and one that isn't so...giant. I'm also going to go look at the LazBoy store - that was a good idea about the longevity. There is a LazBoy factory about an hour away, and I remember my mother and grandmother getting some of the LazBoy furniture recovered there when I was younger. Something with good "bones" that could be recovered would be a good idea. |
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Post by MsKnit on Aug 31, 2016 21:48:36 GMT
Thanks for the leather advise, smartypants71 and MsKnit - that is what I expected. The cats do use their numerous scratching posts, but I'm afraid they will puncture it accidentally. @calimom2 and Bitchy Rich , the microfiber I have does clean easily - maybe I would like a darker color and one that isn't so...giant. I'm also going to go look at the LazBoy store - that was a good idea about the longevity. There is a LazBoy factory about an hour away, and I remember my mother and grandmother getting some of the LazBoy furniture recovered there when I was younger. Something with good "bones" that could be recovered would be a good idea. I never thought about having our's recovered. Something I will definitely look into. I love the sofa itself. Thank you for bringing that up. |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Aug 31, 2016 22:13:20 GMT
I thought it was leather until an anxious rescue sheltie puppy took to chewing on one arm while we were at work. Ruined the couch. Chewed down to the wood. So my beautiful leather couch went bye bye and I bought a couch at Goodwill.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Aug 31, 2016 22:15:04 GMT
Lazy Boys are not made the same as when we were young. Had those. Mechanisms broke and the seats became uncomfortable within about four years of normal use.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 31, 2016 22:51:38 GMT
I agree, stay away from leather. Our first cat shredded the sofa my parents gave us when we got married. When we replaced it, the advice was to get a smooth fabric with a tight weave. In the years past, I have had good luck with both chintz and denim. Linen does okay, but you have to be sure it is a heavier weight linen. Lazy Boys are not made the same as when we were young. This. They are not sturdy and don't hold up well. Look into Lane Furniture. It is also made in MS, but is of much better quality. That's what we ended up with when purchasing a recliner for DH. |
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Post by Suziee2 on Aug 31, 2016 23:03:23 GMT
I have a flexsteel sofa with Kashmira fabric on it. Baby wipes will clean up spills or spots. It is a soft microsuede type texture. I have two Himalayan cats, and their fur does NOT stick to it at all. Every other upholstered chair, the fur sticks to. There are no claw marks in it anywhere. I've had it since 2009 and it looks (and smells!) as good as new. I spray febreze or lysol on it every week or two. DH and I eat dinner most nights in the living room (our coffee table is hinged and lifts and out up to dining table height) and their are no spots from spills or even water drops from condensation from glasses sweating.
I love this fabric and wish that I got the chair in the same fabric. They had a million colors in 2009 and I see they have some patterns now.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Aug 31, 2016 23:50:36 GMT
I bought a real, thick, gorgeous leather (not the man made stuff) because any scratches, imperfections just add to its character and I knew I wouldn't be freaking out if the animals or humans marred the surfaces! Lol
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Post by seaexplore on Sept 1, 2016 0:22:15 GMT
We have all leather furniture and 3 cats! 2 long couches and 2 lazy boy recliners
One couch has the corners roughed up but no punctures. I'd totally do leather again.
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Post by PLurker on Sept 1, 2016 3:15:08 GMT
We have all leather furniture and 3 cats! 2 long couches and 2 lazy boy recliners One couch has the corners roughed up but no punctures. I'd totally do leather again. Ditto. And most only happened as our kitty aged and used her back claws to make the jump up on back of couch from floor. |
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