Vandal resistant sofas and why you should buy them

We faced the problem of the unpresentable look of the sofa after 4 - 5 months from the moment the kitten appeared in our house. The animal stubbornly did not want to sharpen its claws on a scratching post, but the upholstery of the furniture came to its taste. After 3-4 months, puffs appeared on the sofa, threads protruding from the fabric became noticeable, and foam rubber came out at 5-6 months.

When the sofa completely lost its appearance, there was a question about buying a new one. Arriving at the store, their choice was based on simple options, on the fabric of which crawling threads would not be noticeable, and only then did we learn that there is a special anti-vandal upholstery. The sales assistant assured that this coating is particularly durable. It is resistant to scratching and damage from sharp objects, is not susceptible to grease, and repels dirt and water.

The unique properties of the material are achieved due to the presence of a special Teflon impregnation, which complements the artificial fabric on a polymer basis, the so-called. "Relax". Sofas with this finish are usually custom made and covered with the desired upholstery. A big plus was the presence of a huge selection of colors, colors and shades. As it turned out, if you wish, you can upholster an old sofa with such a fabric.

Pros and cons of anti-vandal sofas during operation

After 6 months of using the furniture, I can make a clear conclusion about the advantages and disadvantages of an anti-vandal product.

Pros:

· The appearance of the sofa has not changed at all. Sometimes, a well-grown cat will launch its claws into it, but no traces remain.

· It was a pleasant surprise that even the fur from the pet does not settle on the sofa much. Sometimes it is necessary to clean the product, like any other upholstered furniture, then the hairs are easily removed and do not remain on the surface.

· The fabric is pleasant to the touch and looks rather expensive.

· Does not require special care. I clean with a regular furniture care product. The cushions have special zippers that allow the fabric to be washed in the washing machine.

Minuses:

· Of the minuses, I can only note the higher price compared to ordinary sofas. Although, considering the wear resistance of the product, this difference is not that big.

In conclusion of the review, I would like to note that such sofas are suitable not only for apartments and houses, where pets live, but also for allergy sufferers, asthmatics and people with organ problems breathing. Thanks to its dirt-repelling properties, the sofa does not absorb dust and fungus does not form on it, which was observed on my previous product due to the high humidity in the apartment.

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