Best Dog Friendly Furniture – All dogs are perfect, but they don’t always make the best roommates. They tear, they climb on furniture, and if they are an American Bulldog named Gus, they defecate and stuff themselves endlessly. But as the proud mother of that bulldog, I know there are few comforts greater than coming home to a 60-pound mess that wants to jump on me and lick my face as soon as I walk in the door. Yes, I am such a dog mom. I let my dog ​​jump on me, lie on the couch and sleep in our bed because it’s around my little paw. But as sloppy as I can be, there’s no denying that having a dog in the house poses design challenges.
As I’ve said, designing a dog-friendly home requires thoughtful consideration and the people who have lived there are our greatest asset. So I did what anyone would do. I asked my boss to ask you, the real experts, how to keep your pet dog clean and friendly. Now I’ve collected the results and can’t wait to share all the tips and tricks. We talk about the best and worst fabrics, best cleaning products, easy hacks and more. Let’s get to the point:
Best Dog Friendly Furniture
Leer: I know there are people who live in households where there are no dogs on the furniture. These people deserve this recognition and will probably announce themselves in the comments section (do and advise me how to achieve this). The rest of us need something a little more foolproof. I was recently shopping for a new couch and since my life revolves around my dog, I had to ask what is recommended for dogs (especially ones that shed a TON). I was told that leather is most popular with dog owners, which is no surprise. The leather is easy to clean and hair does not stick to it. Of course, real leather resists scratches better, but synthetic leather is just as easy to clean – but not as durable.
Best Furniture For Pet Owners
1. Modern leather sofa 2. Texada sofa| 3. Hoxton Black Leather Sofa | 4. Leather sofa 5. Sven Charme Tan Sofa| 6. Modern square brown leather sofa
Tightly woven fabrics: If you don’t like leather and want something more comfortable, fear not. Some woven fabrics are very durable and stain resistant. According to my research, the tighter the weave, the better (think chenille and herringbone – textured fabrics that cover the hair – but be careful if your dog is a digger, as their claws can be damaged). Synthetic fabrics like microfiber top the pet (and baby) friendly list because they can be cleaned with most carpet cleaners and pet hair is easier to remove with lint rollers and vacuum cleaners. However, if you choose a woven fabric, you should consider matching the fabric to your dog’s coat color as closely as possible, unless you don’t mind seeing hair everywhere. And I mean it
1. Roof sofa| 2. Ivory Birch Sofa Sven| 3. Sloan Custom 3 Seater Sofa| 4. Slipcover Sofa Ever| 5. KIVIK Sofa| 6. Amherst Cobblestone sofa
Velvet: About half of you swear by velvet and the other half call me crazy in the comments section. We wrote a post about this last year and learned that synthetic velvet is friendlier to dogs and children as it is more scratch resistant and easy to clean and keep hair free. So if you’re looking for velvet furniture, choose synthetic or performance velvet for the best results.
Gardner White Furniture
1. Mirage 75″ Sofa | 2. Channel Chalice Stomach Sofa | 3. Olsen Sofa | 4. Rivet Aiden Mid-Century Stomach Velvet Sofa | 5. Loft Sofa | 6. Shelia Velvet 80″ Sofa
Cowhide: I have a white cowhide rug and even between my windmill and the occasional barking of my dog, it somehow stays spotless. It’s no exaggeration when I say it’s the easiest thing I’ve ever had to clean (and I hate cleaning). If you get to the accident quickly enough, a rag and a little water will usually remove the stain right away, but for a more stubborn stain, the detergent works like magic. In my experience, even faux leather is easy to clean because the bristles are spread far enough that you can rub and rub the leather back and forth without worrying about damaging it. Emily also swears by cowboy rugs for kids and messy pets.
Vintage Persian Rugs: If you’ve ever owned a vintage Persian rug, you know that they last, but best of all, their age and wear and tear is part of their charm. This makes accidents and scratches less of a problem, and when they do smudge, the intricate patterns cover it well. We know they’re an investment, but Emily and Sara vouch for the durability of a Persian rug, and even though they’re cat owners, I trust their judgment. 🙂
Durable carpets – The people have spoken. The days of being on your hands and knees and puddles scrubbing furiously are over. Machine-washable rugs are the future, my friends, and I’m happy to report that we found DM’s award-winning Ruggable range. Our work is done here.
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Now for cleaning, ie the dog owner’s biggest hill to climb. It’s safe to say that regular cleaning supplies won’t cut it for a dog-friendly home. We need tools that are strong and specially designed to 1. clean hair and 2. remove pet odors and stains. Here are the best options:
Chom Chom Roller: EHD Alum Emily Bowser recommended the Chom Chom Roller a while back and it has become the most talked about product in the office. Cat and dog owners agree that it is the only hair remover that removes 100% of hair from fabric surfaces.
Gem Guardian Air Purifier: It’s surprising how much air is introduced when a dog enters your home and life. The amount of dust and debris I accumulate is unlike anything I have ever seen or experienced. An air purifier is essential to filter the hair growth and dander to keep the air in your home fresh and breathable.
Roomba Vacuum: I’m not sure if robots will be doing all our jobs in the near future, but I’m pretty happy that robots have taken over vacuuming. In the doghouse, vacuuming is a daily chore, so thank you Roomba for taking one thing off our to-do list.
Dog Sofas And Chairs
Dyson Cordless Pet Vacuum Cleaner: Of all the products we’ve been recommended, the people who told us about this Dyson pet vacuum cleaner were the most enthusiastic. It’s cordless and designed to pick up pet hair, so even those pesky needle-like hairs are gone.
Folex: If there are frequent accidents, this will keep the carpet clean and eliminate the smell completely, so your dog is not always marking his territory.
A miracle of nature: Dogs can smell bad. Can we talk about this? It’s hard to say because it implies that our homes smell too, but it doesn’t have to be true. Enter Nature’s Miracle, which removes pet odor from fabric surfaces like no other.
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1. Cover the furniture. Invest in a few affordable yet stylish blankets or comforters that you won’t mind looking at every day. Covers work too, but blankets can add visual interest and don’t need to be on and off all the time. With a few large blankets, you can spread them over the furniture and if an accident happens or it starts to get dirty, you can switch to another one. I do this on my couch and bed, so when it’s time for people to rest, it’s as easy as can be to remove the dog tags.
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2. Wear blankets everywhere. Dogs curl up where the place is most comfortable. If you want to keep your puppy off the furniture, throwing a blanket or two over him will almost guarantee that he will sleep in that spot. One of you suggested getting an oversized IKEA sheepskin rug, cutting it into small pieces, and then placing it around the house. I just want to say that I love this idea and I’m stealing it.
3. Keep the trash inside. I know that experienced dog parents know this, but it’s worth pointing out. Covered litter boxes are not non-negotiable, even if your dog is well behaved. No one wants to come home to yesterday’s pizza box ripped all over the carpet. if your . . . . . . .​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ We have all seen what dogs can do when they put their n – mind on something, so it is better to keep scents as low as possible to avoid temptation.
4. Set up a foot cleaning station. Most of us don’t have mudrooms, so walk the dog on a rainy day
