Kid and Pet-Friendly Furniture at Newport Furnishings
Children and pets help to truly make a family complete, but little ones and man’s best friend can be tough on your home furnishings. At Newport Furnishings, we understand the need for furniture designed to withstand the daily activities of your children and pets. For this reason, we offer a wide array of durable furniture for kids and pets’ toughest actions.
Life Is Tough…On Your Furniture
While we love our children and pets, they can be very rough on your furniture. Kids have a tendency to spill drinks and food while pets can damage soft fabrics and leave behind fur. Having furnishings that are high-wear resistant and can be easily cleaned is essential for maintaining your home’s style.
Unfortunately, some fabrics are simply not well-suited for children and pets. Although very cleanable, real leather can be easily scratched and torn by a cat’s claws. In the same fashion, cotton and velvet absorb food and liquid spills and attract animal fur. Furniture lacking durability and ease of cleaning may not be the best choice for families with small children and pets.
Knowing the wearability and cleanability of the fabric of the furniture you are choosing is essential when purchasing new home furnishings.
Fabric Wearability
- Heavy Duty (HD) – If a fabric holds up to more than 15,000 double rubs it is classified as heavy duty. It will be stiffer and thicker than most fabrics, but there are some incredible new blends in this rating that are supple and soft. This would be a good choice for family room furniture.
- Medium Duty (MD) – Medium duty fabric can withstand 9,000 to15,000 double rubs. The closer the fabrics get to 15,000 the stiffer they are. Medium duty fabrics are versatile and can be used for many purposes such as family rooms and living rooms.
- Light Duty (LD) – A fabric that can take anywhere between 3,000 to 9,000 double rubs, is classified as light duty fabric. These fabrics can withstand one to three years of regular use and are generally very delicate. They are suitable for pieces that get only occasional use, such as sofas that only get used when guests arrive or a chair used for style over function.
- Delicate Duty (DD) – Delicate duty fabrics with 3,000 double rub should only be used on furniture that is purely decorative or for pillows.
Fabric Cleanability
- Code “W” – Fabrics should be cleaned only with water-based cleaning agents or non-solvent cleaning products. Apply foam with a soft brush in a circular motion and vacuum when dry.
- Code “S” – Mild water-free cleaning solvent or dry cleaning product is appropriate.
- Code “W-S” – Fabrics that can be cleaned with either water- or solvent-based products. Use a mild solvent, an upholstery shampoo, or the foam from a mild detergent.
- Code “X” – Clean this fabric by vacuuming or gently brushing only. Do not use cleaning agents at all on this fabric as it may cause staining, shrinkage, or distortion.
At Newport Furnishings, we have fine home furniture to meet your individual needs. Whether it’s style or functionality, we have the pieces you are looking for.
Furniture for the Whole Family
At Newport Furnishings in Albuquerque, NM, we have the solution you need when buying furniture for kid and pet-friendly homes. Furnishings manufactured with 100% polyester microfibers can be cleaned quickly after an accident and will stand up to pets’ claws and teeth. The secret of the microfiber is that the small diameter fibers are tightly woven together which produces resistance to dirt and soil penetration.
When you are in need of fine home furniture that is kid and pet-friendly, contact our Albuquerque home furnishings specialists at Newport Furnishings. We have stylish but tough furniture for life’s little spills and accidents. Contact us today to discuss your home’s furnishing needs and to schedule a free interior design consultation.