Upholstery & Furniture: Toddler
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Milk Spill in Car = VERY SMELLY!!!
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on April 11, 2009
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About 2 weeks ago, we spilt almost a half gallon of milk in our mini van. We cleaned it up as much as we could immediately. The next day, we removed all of the seat...
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- Same thing happened to me (only 3 days after I'd had the whole van detailed.) Since I didn't want to go back and have everything shampooed again, I poured 2 boxes of ...
- Try putting a pie pan of charcoal in the van overnight and letting it absorb the odor. .charcoal really works on bad odors.
- If you had a professional clean it and it is not clean, go back to them. I assume you paid them and you paid for it to be like before, and it's not. He should have s...
HELP!! How to Get Urine Out of My Sofa!!!!
Asked by M.J. from Boston
on July 2, 2008
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Yesterday during a nap on my microfiber sofa, my 3 year old daughter had an accident in her sleep. She has been fully potty trained for a year now, so this was totally...
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- Have you just tried some dishwashing soap? Then rubbing lemon juice on it. People were using that for kitty urine, I am not sure if it would work the same for human ...
- Natures miracle works wonders, it can be found at any pet supply store
- Hi - there is a product sold in pet stores designed for cat urine but I wonder if it would work. Our adult male cat started "marking" our lovely upholstered sofa afte...
Microsuede/Microfiber Couch
Asked by C.A. from Springfield
on March 17, 2008
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We are looking to replace our couch and love seat. They are both Durahide (fake leather) and have literally fallen apart in the 3yrs that we have had them. This is v...
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- We recently purchased a microsuede couch from Ashley furniture for $600. We have 3 boys, 2 cats and a very furry Golden Retriever. So, far so good with the couch. A...
- we have had ours for about 5 years now and it still looks new. I have 2 children 4 and 1 and between the 2 of them i think EVERYTHING has been on the couch. to be hone...
- Hi, C.. We purchased a microfiber couch from NFM in February. As of right now I am happy with it. We also had a scotch guard put on and we have a company will come and...
Buying a Couch
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on September 12, 2010
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Hi, although this is a question unrelated to parenting, since I've learned that there are many knowledgeable parents on this site, I wonder if I could get your input.
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- I would go with Room and Board. They are expensive, although not outrageous, and the quality is very high. Our microfiber couches from R&B are in great shape 7 years...
- We have purchased many a great piece of furniture from HOM. Wide variety with reasonable prices. With PB and Crate & Barrel, you are paying for name brand.
- I don't know of any stores in your area, just wanted to suggest you consider leather, I bought a housefull of leather furtinure and it's fantastic. Every little spill...
Stain Removal
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on May 14, 2011
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I am very fortunate to have recieved many wonderful hand me downs for my daughter... but they leave me baffled.
How do other mom's keep the clothes so clear!"
DD had...
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- For biological stains (blood, urine, feces, vomit), I spray the stain with hydrogen peroxide, let it bubble up, and wash in COLD water.
- Since having kids I have been battling the stain problem daily!! My kids seem to spill and dirty everything they own! I have tried almost everything. Usually for st...
- I second the Resolve spray - it does work great. BUT when I'm going through my kids' clothes to pass on to my niece I do eliminate the clothes that I couldn't get the...
Small Children and Buying a New Sofa- Advice
Asked by I.R. from Austin
on July 1, 2009
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Hi moms.
I would like to ask you for some advice about buying a new sofa.
I have a 29 months old and one on the way so my question is: What is your experience with ...
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- Hi I., I would recommend the leather rather than microfiber for your new family sofa. We have two children and the leather has by far, held up much better tha...
- My only advice is to buy one with attached cushions. All six of the cushions come off our sofa...and if I have to reassemble the sofa one more time I might scream and ...
- My daughter and son in law bought a used sofa, which was well made. They still have it 10 yrs later. It has stripes cotton ticking, like denim. It is not the pretti...
Leather Sofa - Do You like Yours?
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2011
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We are thinking about buying a new leather sofa. My husband has had negative comments from a couple men who said that the leather sticks to their skin and is uncomfor...
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- I have all 'soft leather furniture and it wears really well and does not stick. I got mine at Becks and it's chocolate brown. I got the whole set - couch, love seat an...
- GOOD leather does not stick to your skin! It's FABULOUS! I had an ivory, good leather sofa & love seat that breezed through a husky, a toddler and a husky mix puppy....
- we have a leather set and a cloth set. the cloth is more comfortable on your skin but gets dirtier faster. the leather is hot and sticky but easy to clean. hope thi...
My Toddler and the Sofa!
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on August 13, 2008
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My little man is thirteen months old and a great little walker. Well lately he has been working on his climbing skills and today he learned to get on our sofa. I was...
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- We have always taught our son, now 2 1/2, "Bobo's on the couch." He adapted very quick without any problems. I have also learned that being detailed in telling him t...
- Hello J., I am a SAHM of a 22 mo old. Your concerns have just shifted from infant care to toddler care. This is a phase that your son is going through. I was the...
- Hi, J. Sounds like you have a climber on your hands. The problem is the couch is not the proper place for climbing. So my suggestion would be to find a proper climb...
I Need to Buy a New Sofa! Where Should I Go??
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 14, 2010
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ok Mommas, I need your experiences! I need a new sofa (sectional). The one I have was purchased through Rooms To Go. In less than a year it was broken in the middle. T...
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- I'm in Plano, TX. We bought a Natuzzi leather sofa, loveseat, chair and 2 ottomans from DIllards in 2000. They all are still in great great shape, no issues whatsoev...
- Luxury of Leather, for sure! They have several locations so there should be one near you. They can customize your couch according to leather preferences, color, firm...
- we bought our micro fiber couch at Macy's.. The micro fiber sectional is great and you can steam clean it too.. great for kids.. Macy's maybe called Dillards in T...
New Sofa And/or Sectional
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on May 13, 2011
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Moms, I have two young boys, two cats and a dog and we're looking for a new couch or sectional for our home. There are SO MANY options out there, I don't know where t...
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- -We have two long leather (or you can get pleather) couches w/lazy-boy type kick outs for for legs at each end. They are easy to clean formula, milk spit up, toddler ...
- We have a Sactional, made by a company called Love Sac. They make bean-bag type chairs in addition to the sectional sofa. We have loved ours. We bought it online af...
- Well I went to Furniture Row 5 years ago and my sofa is still great. its leather its easier to clean if you spill something. just ve careful with writting on it with p...
