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Pet-Friendly Furniture That Will Stand the Test of Time

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June 20, 2019 by Home Jobs By Mom
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Pet-Friendly Furniture That Will Stand the Test of Time

When you first brought home your new dog, you knew you’d be getting a lifelong companion.

What you may not have considered is that you were also getting a furry friend who loves your furniture just as much as you. The only problem is your four-legged bestie, much like your kids, doesn’t exactly leave your living room sofa in pristine condition.

Oh well, that’s just the cost of owning a pet, right? Wrong.

At the very least, that shouldn't prevent you from creating living spaces you love. Because while you may be unable to completely avoid dog hair on the furniture, there are certain fabrics and materials that are more forgiving to Fido’s couch-loving ways.

Learn more about these pet-friendly finds that will hold up to the wear and tear of your fur babies.

PET-FRIENDLY FABRICS

Leather

While the polished look may seem counterintuitive to having pets make their home on it, leather acts as a sort of repellent to pet hair. Take a vacuum and the occasional cleaner to it once or twice a week and your leather sofa will stay shiny just like the day you bought it.

Microfiber

You’ve probably heard of this miracle maker before — and with good reason. Microfiber is known for its durable and water-resistant traits, which makes it an obvious pick for homes where tiny hands and paws roam freely.

It also has a soft, velvet-like feel that screams comfort. And, best of all, most stains will come out with just a bit of mild soap and water, as well as some light scrubbing.

Slipcovers

Can’t bear to part with a special piece, but know it’s not pet-friendly? Try a slipcover.

Slipcovers, especially those made of canvas or faux leather, can be a great compromise for a design-loving home. Remove the cover with little effort for when guests come over or to launder it when it gets a bit dirty.

DON’T PICK PLAYGROUND PIECES


This one is sort of an “aha” moment once you understand what a playground piece of furniture means to your pooch.

Of course, a dog's urge is to chew is both instinctual and a boredom buster. Think about it this way. If you pick up a stick and throw it for your pup to fetch, they now associate wood with toys and fun. And who doesn’t want to play?

Now, think about all the ways your home décor might be full of tantalizing wood “treats” in the form of furniture. Coffee tables, sofas, and chairs with wooden legs accessible to dogs' mouths could all become a target.

With that in mind, your best bet is to avoid buying wooden furniture and instead opt for metal. Then again, you can also use a pet-friendly furniture spray on wooden pieces to discourage chewing.

TIGHT WEAVE = PET-FRIENDLY

What any design-forward person wants is not to feel limited in their choices of furniture.

So, even those of us with kiddos and/or dogs at home can have our space reflect our unique style — as long as the fabrics we choose all share this one quality: a tight weave. It won’t trap odors, it’s durable and easy to clean, and it won’t catch a stray toenail and snag.

Pet-Friendly Furniture That Will Stand the Test of Time

Ultimately, pets and stylish, modern furniture can happily coexist if you know what to pick and what to avoid.

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  1. Paula S.

    July 17, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    We have leather furniture and so far, no problems. The carpet, however, is another story! It’s old and getting pretty yucky with 3 senior dogs. We might have to go with hardwood when we rip it up and replace our flooring!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      July 25, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      Or, better yet a wood tile! That would hold up better and be more pet friendly than wood I think.

      Reply
  2. desiree

    July 16, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    i have 2 plus 4 kiten and mom so i am going to be looking
    for a couch and then new chair

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 9, 2021 at 8:02 am

      Awe, we are big cat lovers here!! You can buy covers for their claws if they are tearing up your furniture. We found them useful for leather couches especially. #afflink

      Reply
  3. megan allen

    March 3, 2021 at 10:54 am

    I have most certainly learned my lesson when it comes to having indoor pets and certain types of furniture! Very good advice listed here!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      March 9, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      What furniture have you found that works best for pets?

      Reply
  4. Calvin

    September 22, 2019 at 11:14 pm

    I also find that tight weave does best.. Have a few and my cat doesn’t touch them. Wish my parents knew about the pet proof sofas when they got the furniture last time.. as now the other ones are looking more and more like a scratching post for my cat..

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      November 7, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      I’m sorry to hear your cat likes to scratch on your furniture. Do they have a scratching post?

      Reply
  5. Calvin

    September 7, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    Will keep this in mind the next time we replace furniture, most the stuff we have is wrecked by my cat, even though we have preventative tape in place.

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      October 10, 2019 at 7:46 am

      Have you ever tried (aff link) cat nail caps? I know most people aren’t into declawing but these guys worked great when we had leather couches.

      Reply
  6. Dianna

    July 12, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    We really enjoy having leather sofas; they’re so easy to clean! No worries about cat or dog hair.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 28, 2019 at 8:48 am

      We had leather couches once, but it didn’t go well with our cats’ claws lol.

      Reply
  7. Deanna

    June 27, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    With one dog and two cats {not to mention four kids}, this post was a must-read! :O

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      July 23, 2019 at 9:26 am

      Sounds like you have your hands full. That’s a great thing 🙂

      Reply
  8. Linda Linneman

    June 24, 2019 at 11:32 am

    We love having pets. I know that with this we do have some issues with furniture, flooring etc. I really appreciate all the information you provided in this article. Thank you so much for sharing

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      July 23, 2019 at 9:20 am

      We love having pets too! Couldn’t imagine not at least having one.

      Reply
  9. Molli Taylor

    June 22, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    i really needed to read this because our pets are so tough on our stuff!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      July 3, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      I feel ya, Molli. We have pet hair galore in our house lol.

      Reply
  10. Heather K

    June 22, 2019 at 10:21 am

    My dog is getting on in years and doesn’t always make it outside for the bathroom. Our furniture is ruined at this point. Thank you for this post so I know what to get for replacements.

    Reply
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      July 18, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      Awe, poor pup. Could he use a diaper? I’ve never had an elderly dog before.

      Reply
  11. Kristi

    June 20, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    These are good tips! I like the idea of having a slipcover since it can be taken off and washed. You know you can really get it clean then.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      July 18, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      That’s totally true! I have slipcovers on my kitchen chairs.

      Reply
  12. Cindi Knowles

    June 20, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    Passing on to my son

    Reply

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