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I just noticed that the material where I park my bottom is really starting to wear thin and I know it's just a matter of time that I'll be needing a new couch. The type I currently have is a microfiber/fake swede type material, dark brown and very puffy. IT IS A PAIN to clean, and has not been as durable as I thought it would be.
I can't afford leather, at least the high quality leather that would be though against cat claws, so that's out...I also don't like sticking to it when it's warm out.
I also would not be able to afford real swede either, not that I would want it knowing the pain of cleaning what I have now. And between my husband and cats, fabric tends to get dirty quick in my house and the maintenance of real swede just seems daunting...
So, I was wondering what type of couch, including type of material do you have that you feel is durable, and easy to keep clean.
Do you feel like removable cushions are good or do you prefer a couch where everything is attached?
What color of couch do you have that you feel masks the most amount of staining and fur? As I mentioned, mine is currently dark brown, which means the white and beige fluff from the cats are always visible, even right after a good vacuum, although the black fur doesn't show...
We have another couch downstairs that is a medium beige color that I find hides things well. It's almost a corduroy type material which I find is quite easy to vacuum, probably because the couch itself it is not all puffy but it is VERY attractive to the kitties who like to scratch. Although that could be because I don't discourage this new bunch from scratching at the ALREADY scratched parts from my old cat from over a decade ago...
Anyway, I like comfort and want something I can "sink into" but too plushy and it's a pain to clean, I also want a durable fabric that resists cat fur, or at least releases it decently when vacuuming.
Any advice?
I can't afford leather, at least the high quality leather that would be though against cat claws, so that's out...I also don't like sticking to it when it's warm out.
I also would not be able to afford real swede either, not that I would want it knowing the pain of cleaning what I have now. And between my husband and cats, fabric tends to get dirty quick in my house and the maintenance of real swede just seems daunting...
So, I was wondering what type of couch, including type of material do you have that you feel is durable, and easy to keep clean.
Do you feel like removable cushions are good or do you prefer a couch where everything is attached?
What color of couch do you have that you feel masks the most amount of staining and fur? As I mentioned, mine is currently dark brown, which means the white and beige fluff from the cats are always visible, even right after a good vacuum, although the black fur doesn't show...
We have another couch downstairs that is a medium beige color that I find hides things well. It's almost a corduroy type material which I find is quite easy to vacuum, probably because the couch itself it is not all puffy but it is VERY attractive to the kitties who like to scratch. Although that could be because I don't discourage this new bunch from scratching at the ALREADY scratched parts from my old cat from over a decade ago...
Anyway, I like comfort and want something I can "sink into" but too plushy and it's a pain to clean, I also want a durable fabric that resists cat fur, or at least releases it decently when vacuuming.
Any advice?