Pet-friendly upholstered furniture – what should you pay attention to?

Lounge furniture is often models with timeless forms that, if used properly, will serve their owners for many years. However, it happens that in a house with animals they need repairs quite quickly. Does such a situation always result in the need to replace the upholstery? We tell you how to deal with this.

A comfortable sofa, a soft armchair or a decorative pouffe are ideal places to relax for all family members. There we spend the afternoon with a book, enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee and… play with our pets. This is valuable time that deserves an appropriate setting of comfort and spontaneity. Everyday life is difficult to predict, but there are simple ways to make it easier and cleverly combine appearance with functionality.

Durable upholstery – what to choose?

Hundreds of patterns, colors and finishes. A visit to a furniture or upholstery showroom without initial tips and experience can be quite a hassle. It’s worth knowing one thing: the time spent choosing the right upholstery will not be wasted. Having a pet at home, it is worth taking into account several parameters that can significantly increase the comfort of using upholstered furniture, and more importantly – ensure its durability and save a lot of trouble and expenses.

• The smooth surface of velvet will work very well, as it will be more difficult to be damaged in places exposed to it. This structure makes it easier to remove hair from the furniture using a vacuum cleaner, a clothes roller or a damp cloth.

• Avoid fabrics in which weaves, knots or protruding threads are visible at first glance – these are solutions that look aesthetically pleasing , but they get accidentally snagged very easily.

• Leather or leather-like upholstery may be easy to keep clean, but you will quickly notice cracks and scratches on their surface that are difficult to remove.

Tip

Are you thinking about new furniture or upholstering your existing furniture? Check out collections of aesthetic and functional fabrics with the animal-friendliness mark – these are proposals that are characterized by increased fiber resistance to pulling.

• ARGO
• BELLA
• CAIRO
• FANTASY VELVET
• FOREVER
• MONO
• SOLO
• VITTON
• ZETTA

The basis is proper care

Beautiful and comfortable fabrics are just the beginning to ensure that the furniture serves household members in very good condition for a long time. When we have pets at home, the best way to keep the upholstery in excellent condition is to clean it regularly and gently, following a few basic rules. Although, given the high technical parameters, the fabrics may seem unnecessary and obvious at first glance, they will allow you to relax peacefully in the company of your pet, without any restrictions or worries about the condition of your lounge furniture.

• Avoid dust and regularly clean the fabric with a vacuum cleaner at low speed and with a special, soft tip so as not to damage the fibers.

• Prolonged contact of the fabric with water does not improve its durability – protect it from getting wet, and quickly collect spilled liquids with a well-absorbing material.

• Before using the cleaner, test it on an inconspicuous area.

Check out the rest of our tips in the “How to care” tab

Tip

It will be much easier to keep upholstered furniture clean if you take regular care of your pet. A good solution may be frequent brushing with a special 2-in-1 brush – designed to efficiently remove excess hair and provide a pleasant massage for your pet.

Modern solutions for your comfort

When choosing an upholstery fabric, it is worth choosing one that will not only look beautiful, but will also make your life easier and take away the worries about its use. Collections marked with additional systems that facilitate the cleaning of light dirt of various origins may be helpful. Production processes also increasingly use safe solutions that influence the structure of fibers, increasing their practicality in everyday life. One of them is the Nano Block technology, which creates a protective barrier for the furniture. An accidentally spilled liquid does not penetrate deep into its structure, but remains on its surface. From that moment on, just a few moves with a paper towel are enough to forget about the unexpected problem.

Tip

Before purchasing the fabric, pay attention to additional parameters proving its durability. In the technical data sheets you will find practical information about the abrasion, stretching and pilling resistance of the fabric. Do you have questions about your choice? Contact us, we’ll be happy to help!

Although no upholstery fabric is indestructible – it undergoes a natural pilling process over time and signs of intensive use appear on its surface – there are many tricks that can affect its practicality. Being aware of your needs at the initial stage, you can safely choose one that will not be restrictive and will allow you to realize your dream of a beautiful and comfortable interior.