Best Dog Friendly Sectionals – All dogs are perfect, but they don’t always make the best roommates. They throw, climb furniture, and if they’re an American Bulldog named Gus, drool and lick nonstop. But as the proud mother of a bulldog says, I know there is less joy 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 bitch. I let my dog jump on me, sleep on the couch and sleep in our bed because he was wrapped in his paw. But like me, there’s no denying that dogs at home present design challenges.
As I will discover, designing a dog-friendly home requires careful consideration and those who have experienced it are our best assets. So I did what anyone would do. I asked my boss to ask you, a true expert, how you keep your dog friendly and clean. Now I’ve compiled the results and can’t wait to share all the tips and advice. We talk about the best and worst materials, the best cleaning products, easy hacks, and more. to the point:
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Learn: I know there are people out there who live in households without dogs on the furniture. These people deserve this recognition and can announce themselves in the comments section (please advise on how to achieve this). The rest of us want something a little more silly. I recently went shopping for new bedding and since my life revolves around my dog, I had to ask what is recommended for a dog (especially one that sheds). I was told that leather belongs to the owner of the dog, which is not surprising. Leather is easy to wipe clean, and hair doesn’t stick to it. Of course, real leather is resistant to scratches, but fake leather is easy to clean – just not durable.
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1. Modern Leather Sofa 2. Texada Sofa| 3. Black Hoxton Leather Sofa| 4. Leather sofa 5. Sven Charme Tan Sofa 6. Brown leather modern rectangular sofa
Stiff material: If you don’t like leather and want something comfortable, fear not. There are some materials that are very durable and stain resistant. According to my research, the tighter the weave, the better (think chenille and herringbone – textured fabrics that cover hair – but be careful if your dog is a digger as they can damage their claws). Synthetic fabrics such as microfiber are also popular for pets (and children) because they can be cleaned with most carpet cleaners and pet hair is easy to remove with a lint roller and vacuum cleaner. However, if you choose a woven material, you can consider matching the fabric as closely as possible to your dog’s coat color, as long as you don’t mind seeing hair everywhere. And I mean it
1. Roof Sofa 2. Sven Birch Ivory Sofa 3. Sloan Custom 3 Seater Sofa 4. Ever Slipcover Sofa| 5. KIVIK bank| 6. Amherst Cobblestone Bank
Velvet: About half of you swear by velvet and the other half will call me crazy in the comments section. We wrote a post about this last year and learned that synthetic velvet is very dog and baby friendly as it is very scratch resistant and easy to clean and maintain. So if you’re looking for velvet furniture, choose synthetic or performance velvet for the best results.
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Cowhide: I have a white cowhide rug, and even between wine spills and my dog’s occasional vomit, it’s stained. It’s no exaggeration when I say it’s the easiest thing I’ve ever had the pleasure of cleaning (and I hate cleaning). If you get to the accident quickly enough, a cloth and a little water will remove the stain immediately, but with tougher stains, washing-up liquid will work like magic. In my experience, even faux leather is easy to clean because the soft bristles spread far enough that you can scrub and rub the leather around without worrying about damaging it. Emily also swears by cow rugs for busy kids and pets.
Vintage Persian rugs: If you’ve ever owned a vintage Persian rug, you know that they have a long life, but even better, their age and wear is part of their charm. This makes accidents and scratches less of a problem, and if they do stain, the intricate pattern covers them well. We know they’re an investment, but Emily and Sara vouch for the Persian rug’s stain resistance, and even though they own a cat, I trust their judgment. 🙂
Durable carpet – people said. Gone are the days of hands and knees and frantically scrubbing pee stains. Laundry mats are the future, my friends, and I’m happy to report that we received praise from DM for Ruggable. Our work here is done.
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Now for the cleaning part ie. The dog owner’s biggest mountain to climb. It’s safe to say that regular cleaning products won’t cut it for a dog-friendly home. We need heavy duty and specially designed tools to 1. clean hair and 2. remove odors and stains Here are the most popular options:
Chom Chom Roller: EHD Alum Emily Bowser launched the Chom Chom Roller a while ago and it has become the most talked about product in the office. Both cat and dog owners agree that this is the only pet hair remover that removes 100% of the hair from fabric surfaces.
Germ Guardian Air Purifier: It’s quite shocking how much the air is damaged when dogs come into your home and life. The amount of dust and debris that accumulated was unlike anything I had ever seen or experienced. An air purifier is essential to filter the hair and debris that accumulates to keep the air in your home fresh and breathable.
Roomba Vacuum: I’m not sure if robots will do all our jobs in the near future, but I’m very happy that robots are doing the vacuuming. In the doghouse, vacuuming is a daily chore, so thanks to Roomba for taking one thing off our to-do list.
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Dyson Cordless Pet Vacuum: Of all the products recommended to us, the people who told us about this Dyson pet vacuum were the most enthusiastic. It’s cordless and designed to pick up pet hair, so even those pesky needle-like hairs disappear.
Folex: If accidents happen often, it will clean your carpet and completely deodorize it, so your dog doesn’t constantly mark his territory.
Miracle of nature: dogs can smell bad. Can we talk about this? It’s hard to say because it means our house smells the same, but it’s not really necessary. Enter Nature’s Miracle, which removes pet odors from fabric surfaces like nothing else.
1. Cover the furniture. Invest in some affordable but stylish blankets or blankets that you won’t miss on a daily basis. Throws also work, but blankets can add visual interest and don’t need to be put on and off all the time. With a few large blankets you can spread them on the furniture and if there is an accident or it starts to get too dirty, you can switch to another one. I do this on my bed and couch, so when it’s time to rest, it’s as easy as taking the blanket off the dog.
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2. Throw blankets everywhere. The dog sleeps where the nearest seat is. If you want to keep your pup off the furniture, throwing a rug or two over it will almost guarantee a nap in that spot. One person suggested that you take a large IKEA sheepskin rug and cut it into small pieces and place them around the house. I just want to say that I love this idea and I will steal it.
3. Keep the garbage closed. I know experienced dog parents know this, but it’s worth pointing out. A covered litter box is non-negotiable, even if your dog is well behaved. No one wants to go home with yesterday’s pizza box ripped from the entire carpet. If the little “angel” is very naughty, keep the litter in the closet if possible. We’ve all seen what dogs can do when they’re focused on something, so it’s best to keep the scent as clear as possible to avoid temptation.
4. Set up a foot cleaning station. Most of us don’t have mud, so take the dog for a walk in the rain
