There is 5 kids, a gsd and me & hubby, Hubby wants fabric but I want Leather, He`s worried kids or dog might scratch or damage leather & I`m worried fabric will stain & get mucky faster ......which is best......
2007-03-08 05:56:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
With all dogs, I would opt for leather as it doesn't hold the hair or the dirt - as for kids; I haven't got any so can't comment.
2007-03-08 06:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by freddy the newf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much you spend I think.
Leather would wipe clean easier - but would indeed scratch with the dog.
My parents bought a cheap leather suite, and it looked crap very quickly.
We bought a quite expension "cream!!!" fabric suite, and have 3 kids, 2 cats, and had at the time a dog as well (sadly passed away now). It still looks very good, and we have had it for about 8 years.
It has scotchguard, plus we just wash all the covers in the washing machine, on cold - without detergent.
2007-03-08 14:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by spiegy2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leather - easier to keep clean
doesn't absorb smells, hairs brush off easily
Will get scratched by dog's claws - get an exta fabric chair especially for the dog or put a cover on the sofa for him. Trim his claws if necessary
2007-03-08 14:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by Debi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have three children and used to have fabric but switched to leather and I wouldnt have anything else now. To be honest a darker suite is probably better with children but I find mine very easy to keep clean, you just use Lux in warm water and use the foam with a sponge to clean the suite. I found fabric much harder to keep clean. I have to be honest if your dogs claws are long the could scratch the couch but maybe you could use a blanket on part where you allow your dog to sit? We just bring our dogs bed in for our dog so it doesnt jump up.
2007-03-08 14:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ravenfire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leather is easier to keep clean with kids and we have a cat and she hasn't scratched ours.
I had my dads dog while he was in hospital and he didn't scratch it either his claws are cut regularly
You can just wipe it down with a cloth if something gets spilled on it.
I used to have a fabric one but it was hard to keep clean and the hairs were harder to get off.
2007-03-09 14:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by anniebell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your hubby is anything like me, then buy fabric........All leather and artificial sofa's that i have sat on for more than 10 Min's draws and makes me sweat terrible.......Besides they may be easier to keep clean but 1 catch by something sharp and your sofas unrepairable...You can dry clean fabric every so often...............NO. NO. NOT LEATHER...Please
2007-03-08 14:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get Leather, buy one with re-coverable cushions etc.
If you buy a fabric one, buy one with removeable, washable covers.
Leather is more expensive but will last longer.
Fabric is cheaper so can be replaced easier.
2007-03-08 14:02:57 · answer #7 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get fabric it definatly lasts longer!!!!
2007-03-08 14:04:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋