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Good Fabric for Sofas
Asked by A.C. from Philadelphia
on June 3, 2009
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Which type of fabric will work well with having young kids? I currently have some slipcovers on my sofas and they are great, but they are just getting older now. I'd...
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- Hi, I HIGHLY recommend micro fiber! I have this for my family room set as well as my set in our finished basement and with kids, its great! All you need is a damp sp...
- A.! Hi! Herculon and Microfiber fabrics are the best for durability and stain resistance . Stay away from Chintz and cotton fabrics. You may want to have them treate...
- I love my leather couches! I regularly wipe them down so I know they are not only clean but look great too. I do keep throw blankets near by however. Leather can be...
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...
Dried Milk Stains on Leather
Asked by W.S. from Los Angeles
on April 9, 2009
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Any suggestions on how to get rid of dried milk stains off of the leather seats in my car? My son loves to flick his sippy cup straw, so milk gets everywhere! I've u...
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- I get those too on my furniture. I found that the Swiffer spray cleaner works wonders. I think it's called spray and shine or something like that. It smells really goo...
- Try leather seat cleaner from an auto supply store. They should know how to steer you. I had the same problem, not milk but my child threw up all kinds of chocolate ...
- Well, like your son, we got milk flick's on our leather sofas too... dried milk flick spots. I just used a diaper wipe, and rubbed rubbed rubbed, and it did wipe off...
Leather Couches with Little Ones?
Asked by C.L. from Lakeland
on February 18, 2007
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I am looking to purchase a new couch set for the family room. The ones I have now are a mess. I am trying to figure out if leather would work. Please let me know if th...
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- Leather is the bomb. I have an 8 year old boy and a beagle named Sparky. Leather has held up very well. Easy to clean off boy messes and dog hair. Go for it. You'll be...
- I have 2 boys and a leather couch that we have had for 7 years! As long as you purchase a good quality leather you should be OK. I don't let them eat and drink on th...
- I have had leather couches with my children. They hold up beautifully and you can wipe off all spills and accidents, unlike in fabric couches. Suede couches, or micr...
Cleaning Pen Marks off Leather
Asked by N.M. from San Francisco
on July 20, 2009
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I feel like this is a long shot, but maybe someone can help...
A little boy at church yesterday scribbled with pen on the cover of my husband's leather-bound bible....
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- cheap hairspray followed by some good leather conditioner
- Maybe try one of those Mr Clean Magic Erasers. They surprising get pen marks off of lot of things. Good Luck!
- No problem!!! The company I represent makes a product that literally wipes away permanent markers as if it were watercolors. I personally have removed Sharpie marker...
How to Remove Paint from Leather Seats! Help!!
Asked by L.H. from Tampa
on August 7, 2009
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Does anyone know how to remove paint from leather sofas? I was painting inside the house and my 2 year old decided to paint to sofa. I tried to clean it but there are ...
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- I don’t know what kind of paint you were using, but if its semi gloss or satin a magic eraser should help. Just wet the magic eraser and try rubbing it over the pain...
- If the magic eraser doesn't work, I would try a little bit of mineral spirits. It can act as a paint thinner but is likely to be kinder to the fabric than acetate (na...
- L., This may sound odd, but it just worked the other day for me. My husband suggested it and I was a bit weary but I tried and what do ya know. Armor all. It too...
I Would Love Your Opinions on Cloth Versus Leather Interior in the Car!
Asked by V.R. from Portland
on March 21, 2008
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Hubby and I are about to go Minivan shopping, and I would really like to hear experiences and opinions about upholstery. So far, I have only had experience with cloth,...
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- HI there! If you go for the cloth make sure you get it Scotchgard. It will be more comfortable all year long. With leather the summers will be hard if you wear shor...
- YES to leather! NO to a minivan...LOL! That is a whole other debate. I have 3 kids & an SUV with leather heated seats. Besides cleaning up the everyday spills, whe...
- We have always had cloth until last May, we purchased our first vehicle with leather (heated seats!) - and I love it. We managed to make it through both of our childre...
What Is a Good Upholstery for Family Use & Kids?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on March 8, 2009
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Hi all,
Despite our not wanting to get new furniture yet, because of the cost and our budget & the age of my son... well our sofas are getting ratty looking, the fabr...
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- Microfiber/faux suede-like fabric that is pre-treated with a stainguard....you literally wipe a stain off with a damp cloth...amazing. Ours are from "Plummers". Also...
- I bought a cheep sofa set from Levitz in 1990 that had a velvety feel, medium blue background with a print that looked like modern art. (Think Pollock) I had two smal...
- Microsuede is soft yet easy to clean. You only need to use water for most stains. The only problem is sometimes you have to be careful as the furniture stores will u...
Keeping Cats off Livingroom Furniture
Asked by H.P. from San Antonio
on February 13, 2009
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Any suggestions on how to keep cats from sleeping on furniture? My 2 cats loves to sleep on my cloth-covered sofas. The only way to keep them off seems to be covering...
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- I have a Jack Russell that loves to get on the kitchen counter. I bought a Scat Mat from Amazon.com and I put it on the back of the chair that she jumps from and it k...
- They probably prefer the height... meaning they want to be on the most prominent and tallest furniture in the room. The kitty beds are on the floor. Would you co...
- couch covers that are washable
Looking for Recommendation on Costco Furniture
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on January 11, 2010
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Hello,
I am considering buying a sofa through Costco on-line and I'm wondering if anyone has good or bad recommendations about this? The furniture they put out in th...
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- Hi S., I have also been interested in some of the Costco furniture & wondered the same thing....however that being said.We purchased a sofa set (sofa,loveseat,chaise ...
- We bought a couch from Costco a few years ago and are overall very happy with it. We didn't buy it on-line though, it was a road show in one of the stores (I was just...
- I think you will be happy with their quality. I have purchased Patio furniture from them and was very happy. I know its no fun, but you can return to the store for a ...
