Dog & Cat Sofa Protection: Essential Tips and Advice
Does your dog or cat love to curl up on your couch? It's cute... until hair, stains, scratches, or odors start creeping into your living room. Fortunately, there are simple and stylish solutions to protect your couch while still letting your pet enjoy it .
At Oscar & Plume , we've designed stylish and practical accessories to protect your furniture without compromising your pet's comfort. Discover our best tips for effective and long-lasting protection.
1. Use a suitable protective cover
The best tip for protecting your sofa from claws, hair and accidents: invest in a protective cover specially designed for animals .
The advantages:
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Protects the seat, backrest and armrests
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Machine washable
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Anti-slip to prevent it from slipping
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Aesthetics: sober or modern colors
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2. Maintain textiles regularly
Even with a cover, regular maintenance is essential to maintain hygiene and freshness:
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Vacuum 1 to 2 times a week
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Use a hair roller for textiles
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Machine wash the cover at 30°C
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Air the cushions to avoid odors
3. Give your pet a dedicated space
To limit trips to your sofa, offer your companion a cozy corner just for him :
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A soft bed or cushion placed near the sofa
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A raised basket or closed cocoon for added security
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Soft and reassuring textures (cotton, fleece)
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4. Anticipate risky behaviors
Certain behaviors quickly damage the sofa:
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Scratching in cats
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Repeated jumping in dogs
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Puppy chewing
Our tips:
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Attractive scratching posts placed near the sofa
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Gentle education with rewards
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Reinforced covers and anti-scratch materials
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5. Combine protection and decoration
Protecting doesn't mean hiding! Choose covers in tones that match your living room: beige, gray, terracotta, midnight blue... at Oscar & Plume, covers become real decorative elements .
➡️ See all our models of aesthetic sofa covers .
✅ Summary: 5 simple steps to protect your sofa
| Trick | Objective |
|---|---|
| Suitable protective cover | Barrier against hair and scratches |
| Regular maintenance | Hygiene and sustainability |
| Cozy space for the animal | Less interest in the sofa |
| Prevention of disruptive behaviors | Preserved sofa |
| Choice of elegant materials | Protection + decoration |
🐶 Your living room, their comfort… without compromise
At Oscar & Plume , we believe that it is possible to live with animals without giving up a clean, stylish and functional interior .
🎁 Protect your sofa in style:
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