How to Cat-Proof Your Furniture
When a tattered sofa in your living room, you sigh every time you walk by. You try to fix it with an electric razor but it’s all in vain. Cat owners may want a cat-proof couch, but it is an easy thing. Now grado can take care of everything for you!
Cats are totally different from dogs, dogs can be trained to stay on the floor but cats think he is the master of the house. The life of sofa is generally about 7 years, replacing or customizing the covers frequently will surely be costly. While you can't stop this behavior, having a cat proof couch is a smart choice for pet owners.
Why do cats like to scratch couches?
Cats scratch to stretch muscles, remove old claw sheaths, and communicate with one another. Cats have a natural instinct to scratch and sharpen their nails. They prefer materials they can hook their claws into. To a cat, furniture may seem like a natural place to scratch.
- The joy of snagging - To increase pleasure and exercise their health, stretch their muscles by scratching. Line, canvas and chenille, these slightly rough touch just enough for the cat’s nail to insert, up and down with a little bit of resistance, yet soundly scratching out the loose fibers! They Love It!
- Comfortable height - Compared to a cat scratching pad placed on the floor, a vertical and resistant sofa is a favorite place for stretch out. Combined with the height of the sofa legs, the side of sofa are a natural place for cats to stand up and stretch to release the energy of destruction.
What some horrible pictures!
Don’t Despair - grado’s Cat-Proof Furniture
ECO-Leather
Leather material can withstand most scratches unless your cat has disruptive behavior. As a synthetic material, Eco-leather combines the benefits of real leather with environmental friendliness.
Steam and Birkin fabric have the appearance and texture of genuine leather but are soft to touch and won’t feel cold in winter. Because of tight texture makes it difficult for cat claws to cause any damage. A cat proof couch or other furniture made with Eco-Leather is not only luxurious but also affordable.
Faux Suede
This fabric has a smooth surface that makes it difficult for cats to get a grip, and he will lose interest almost immediately, you will understand by scratching by yourself.
Vienna fabric is soft faux suede, touch like skin, waterproof, oilproof, and dustproof. When cat comes in the rain, even if he jumps on the light-colored couch and leaves footprints, a quick wipe with a cleaning cloth will make it look new again. Faux suede type of cat-proof furniture is also less likely to stick to hair, so it's okay even if your four-legged friend often likes to stay on the couch.
Microfiber
This textile fabric is tightly woven to make it impossible cat nails can penetrate. grado’s Mohair fabric utilizes custom high-count, high-density yarn to produce a luxurious plush texture, displaying a soft luster and imparting a high-end, matte feel to the fabric. Using mild soap and water, the fabric's tight weave and dense texture prevent pet dander from permeating the fabric.
This fabric also have many color can be chosen. If you want a cat-proof couch that also looks great, the Mohair is a great choice!
grado has embarked on designing more specialized pet-friendly furniture to improve the lives of people and pets. We offer cat-proof couches, cat proof chairs and beds.
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Tips for Protecting Your Sofa in a Pet-Friendly Home
However, with these tips, you can do without having a cat-proof couch. Reduce the amount of times your cat destroys other furniture by doing this.
- Choose Scratching Post
The vertical scratching post allows the cat to fully stretch. A key factor to consider is the material of the grab post - they might prefer upholstery fabric, sisal rope, carpet, wood, or cardboard. You need to purchase different types of scratchs for them, ensure that they prefer scratching posts on your sofa.
- Invest in Protective Covers
You can try covering the areas your cat likes to scratch with a blanket or other protective cover, even if it might not look very pretty.
- Keeping Cats Away From Furniture
- Trim Your Pet's Nails Regularly
- Spend More Time Playing With Your Cat
Conclusion
If you're tired of sacrificing style for functionality, find the right furniture in grado's pet-friendly collection, featuring cat-proof features for a truly cat friendly couch, grado offers a 10-year warranty on every item to make you and your furry friends the most comfortable choice.
