If you own a cat, there is a high risk that it will scratch your leather sofa with its claws. In addition, they often leave bad odours on the material, which you then have to treat additionally. This is also the case if you have a pet dog. In this case, it is also important to prevent dog hair from spreading on the leather.
We have put together a list of the best ways to protect your leather sofa from unwanted traces of your pets:
Scratch marks: Scratch marks cause cracks in your sofa. You should avoid this at all costs. If your cat cannot be trained, you can at least make sure when buying a sofa that you only buy genuine leather. This is because it is of a much higher quality and therefore thicker. Scratch marks show up much more quickly on cheaper imitation leather. It is also more susceptible to scratch marks, which cannot be polished out even with a leather care product.
Unwanted smells: If your cat or dog has marked your leather sofa with unwanted scents, this is not so tragic with a leather sofa. These and other accidents can easily be wiped off with a damp cloth and hair can also be removed easily. To avoid scratching due to odours, you may want to remove odours with an enzymatic cleaning product. You can find repellents, often in the form of sprays, in pet shops and some online shops.
Blanket for protection: Wetness does not penetrate the leather of leather sofas because of the smooth surface. Nevertheless, your dog should not lie directly on the leather. Protect your sofa with a blanket, because dogs secrete an oily substance through their sebaceous glands. This can also damage the leather.