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How to protect furniture from cats
Use furniture covers.
If you're mainly concerned that your furniture will become dirty or hairy from your cat, cover it with slipcovers. You can purchase a slipcover for couches, chairs, or recliners in a variety of colors and fabrics.

Select from: 1). Choose a fabric that you can easily wipe clean or toss in the washing machine. If you don't want to always keep a cover on the furniture, you can lay down a towel where your cat usually likes to rest.. 2). Before using a slipcover, read the instructions on the cover and be sure that it fits your sofa and/or chair. Make sure that the space around the head of the couch or chair is well-ventilated so that your cat won't be in direct sunlight.. 3). Slipcovers can hide stains from ink and fingerprints as well as be effective at protecting the surfaces from young cats and virtually every cat in your home. Clean the furniture every three to four months.. 4). Make sure that the cover covers the entire piece, including the furniture. A heavy blanket will only catch and blind your cat or cause it to trip or bump into someone..
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