Our advice to protect your pet furniture

You like your dog or cat but it is often difficult to prevent it from getting on the sofa. However, the hairs can be embedded in the fibers of the sofa, not to mention the claws that can damage the coating of it. 

 

So, if you don't want to choose between your sofa and your pet, here are our tips.

Choose a sofa with resistant materials

The bites and claws are some of the things that a sofa should endure when you have domestic animals at home. For these reasons, it is recommended to choose a sofa made up of suitable materials and resistant to this type of wear.

Structure

Solid and robust wooden structures, or metallic alloys, would be the best options.

Cats and other animals fabrics

With regard to tissues, those based on plastic are recommended, that is to say polyester fibers, mainly microfiber. The latter are particularly recommended for cats, as they will prevent them from withdrawing the fibers because they are created wireless to be effiled. These are covers Characterized by the highest resistance, sustainability and maintenance rates.

Sofa feet

As for the feet, if they are made of wood, it is better that they do not exceed and that they are difficult to access, the puppies like to bite the wood. If you want to have high feet because it is easier to clean below the sofa and use cleaning robots, those in metal are recommended.

A sofa with fabrics that are easy to clean

Some studies indicate that around 60% of households have a pet. In response, many sofas are made with special fabrics resistant to germs and stains. All our anti-tache fabrics go through certain procedures to improve their technical qualities, also making them resistant in many respects. However, when it comes to maintaining cleanliness in a house with pets, synthetic padding is recommended. This sofa fabric is easier to clean.

Among the synthetic fabrics, those indicated for external furniture are recommended. Although they can prove to be slightly more expensive models, the qualities of resistance prevail by far the other options. They will be able to withstand stains, dust, dry quickly and will not allow the development of microorganisms. Likewise, they are water repellent, flame retardant, can be cleaned with a damp cloth and resist the use of abrasive products such as bleach or chlorine.

Tips for a clean sofa with animals

Special products (stains and smells)

To maintain your sofa, you need to choose special cleaning products with natural enzymes that help eliminate stains and delete odors. With this, the animal will no longer be able to detect its brand to urinate again in the same place.

Remove the hair

Hair is a scourge that many pet owners must fight on a daily basis. The hairs are more difficult to control, because animals are constantly losing them. Therefore, owners are advised to have a routine in which they regularly brush the animal, trying to capture as many hair as possible in the brush. In addition, it is advantageous to vacuum on the sofa at least twice a week.

Some of the modern vacuum cleaners are specially designed for pets, so they include heads that collect hairs more effectively. They also have containers that can easily empty the content.

Fight against fleas and ticks

When a pet has fleas or ticks, it is likely that eggs or flea larvae have already been deposited. If the sofa is a place where the animal spends time, there is a high probability that these infectious households already exist. For this reason, it is advisable to treat the infestation before it spreads in the tissues.

It is possible to find disinfectant substances, which have a good effect on these parasites. Before applying it, it is recommended to read the instructions for use, to ensure that the fabric will not be damaged. On the other hand, if the fabric is synthetic and intended on the outside, the product can probably be applied without problem.

Sofa with a fabric chosen strategically

Fabric colors 

Choosing a fabric with a color similar to that of the pet is a good way to camouflage the hairs. While dark colors are also ideal for masking stains that are very difficult to remove. 

Effect

The sofas with an aged coating are also perfect for houses with pets. Fortunately, several of today's most popular trends defend this type of look. We can cite vintage or industrial, which advocate a neat and modern style at the same time.

Texture

Textured fabrics can hide the hairs and tasks. A textured fabric can be available in a retro, vintage, classic, eclectic style, among others.

Fabrics adapted to pets

Lights

It is a synthetic fabric that imitates leather and has the property of not retaining the hairs. Just pass the vacuum cleaner on the sofa or wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it clean and in good condition.

A peculiarity of the imitation leather is that it generally takes on an aged appearance over time. It is not necessarily a negative point because this is a very appreciated decoration trend.

Microfiber

Characterized by a textured surface similar to velvet, this fabric does not tear and resists scratches. The hairs do not infiltrate the fabric, so they can be removed very easily, even by simply passing the hand. Tasks are not a big problem either, with a soft bristle brush and neutral soap, they are cleaned.

In conclusion, to have the best animal sofa, you cannot trust only the constitution of the furniture. As we have seen, the fabric is one of the elements to consider when you have pets.