When you have a four-legged friend running all over the house, there are numerous factors you must consider for their protection and that of your own belongings. Your pet can be very hard on your furniture and accessories frequent accidents are normal. From gnawing on your sofa to ripping apart curtains and trying to dig the floor- your dog can cause a lot of damage to the house in ruins in mere hours. Hence, it is essential to choose tough materials over fancy ones.
This post compiles the best four upholstery materials that can withstand a dog’s rampage.
Leather
This is the best choice for the sofa and other furniture as pet hair will not easily stick to this material. You can simply vacuum it away or brush it off. Any commercial leather cleaner will keep the sofa clean and supple. However, the major drawback of a leather sofa is that they can get scratched easily and it will show prominently. If you want your leather sofa to be clean and pristine, keeping your dogs off it is the best solution.
Patterns over tweeds
If your dog sheds a lot and you do not have the time to brush off the hair, choosing upholstery that can camouflage the pet hair and withstand some wear and tear is the next best solution. Patterned fabrics serve this purpose well. Avoid tweeds as the hair can get wedged in the weave and will be difficult to clean. Also, it can tear if your dog’s claws get stuck in the weaves and hurt the dog if it is unable to de-tangle its claws.
Denim
The rugged look of denim makes it easy to clean and it is a tough fabric that will be able to withstand your dog’s enthusiasm. The informality of denim may look out of place in a very sober and sophisticated living room, but it is the perfect match for a cozier and homely living room or sunroom. Cottages and countryside homes can benefit from this upholstery choice which looks perfectly in place at such homes. Spot cleaning on denim can be easily done with mild soap and water or with baking soda paste. Vacuuming occasionally is a great way to remove stray pet hair from denim.
Canvas Slip-over
Canvas is a very durable cotton fabric which does not dirty easily. It is preferred more as a slip-over for the sofa set to protect the original upholstery of the sofa from your pets and kids in the house. If a canvas slip-over gets dirty, you can simply remove it and toss it in the washing machine. Canvas may not be the most beautiful upholstery choice available out there but it is a very practical option when you have pets in the house. It is cost effective and durable at the same time, making it a very sound choice.
A hyperactive dog can be an innocent enemy to your sofas and divans. The sofa upholstery is most susceptible to damage from your pet’s activities and hence it is wiser to choose practical materials that are affordable, durable and beautiful. Unique sofa sets made from a variety of pet-friendly upholstery are available at Bijan Interiors, a leading furniture store in Toronto. You can visit our showroom at a convenient time within business hours.
