Whether you just got a new furry friend or you’re dealing with issues with your current pet, you’re wondering: what is the best pet-friendly furniture? Even if it’s going to take an investment, you want to make sure that you, as well as your pet, are as comfortable in your home as possible.

By doing your research on living room furniture, along with pet-friendly sofas, recliners, upholstery, chairs, and other items around your home, you can ensure your belongings will be safe and your pet will be able to enjoy them, too.

Why You Need Pet-Friendly Furniture 

Pet owners need pet-friendly furniture and pet-friendly fabrics for a few reasons. If they have dogs or cats that shed, that pet hair is going to get all over the place and could stick to the furniture if it’s not the right material. Additionally, pets leave stains, especially if they spend a lot of time outdoors. You’ll need to get furniture that is stain-resistant.

Dog and cat claws can rip through certain furniture, and cats are eager to scratch specific types of furniture. If you let your pet on the furniture like couches and chairs, you’ll want to find ones that promote accessibility – and ensure that it won’t be dangerous if your pet falls off.

Now, here are the best types of indoor and outdoor furniture you should consider investing in. 

Leather Couch 

A leather couch made of genuine leather is not only easy to clean and wipe pet fur off of, but it repels odors as well. It’s also too tough and thick for claws to snag or puncture.

Keep in mind that you may want to get faux leather for ethical or budgeting purposes, but it’s not going to be as strong as genuine leather and could get punctured.

A leather sofa, chaise, chair, or recliner will last you a long time and be resistant to damage from your pets. If you want to get a genuine leather loveseat, sectional sofa, or another type of sofa, it will also be suitable for pets.

Whatever pet-friendly couch or chair you get, make sure it’s not too high up; if it is, you may need to get pet stairs so your cat or dog can reach it.

Performance Fabrics

Performance fabrics are stain resistant fabrics. They can usually be cleaned with bleach and are woven with fabric that is naturally stain-resistant.

Additionally, it may have stain-resistant moisture barriers in the fabric. Performance fabrics also include tight weaves, like microfibers, that will repel stains and liquids. 

When it comes to performance fabrics, pet parents should search for tight woven fabrics that their pet’s claws can’t puncture.

Also, look for Revolution, Inside Out, or Sunbrella fabrics if you think your dog or cat will pee or poop on your furniture. The fabric won’t completely repel the dirt, but you will be able to clean it off a lot more easily than you would with other fabrics.

And if you’re putting new furniture outdoors, make sure you get a performance fabric that won’t get destroyed if it’s exposed to the elements.

Slipcovered Furniture 

Instead of taking any chances with your furniture, you can get a removable cover for it. If your pet-proof slipcover ends up getting damaged, you can always buy a new one for relatively cheap compared to the price of a new couch or chair.

Search for a stain-resistant slipcover you can purchase online and ensure you can throw it into the washing machine when it gets dirty.

If you want to make the investment, you can also find slipcovered sofas online. Sites like Amazon, Wayfair, and Burrow offer pet-friendly options. Some of them will send you swatches for free so you can test colors and performance at home before making a decision.

If your dogs or cats do have an accident, you can use Eco-Pro Multipet stain and odour remover available from McMac Pet SA.

https://www.mcmac.co.za/collections/cleaning-odour-control