How to protect furniture from a Sphynx cat

Pets have long been favorites in millions of families. They are surrounded by care and attention. And among them, most often in families you can see a gentle and affectionate creature - charming kitties and seals. But the owners of these pets are also aware of the problems that come into the house with these pets, especially if you miss the moment from the childhood cat age (which, unfortunately, is not so rare). We are talking about the "love" of sphinx cats for upholstered furniture. They really like to sharpen their claws on sofas, armchairs, etc. Trying to punish, scold does not lead to anything good. These pets can be offended and avenge the punishment inflicted.

What to do in this case?
Clever ways to protect furniture from cats
You cannot change the nature of a cat, so teach a kitten to a scratching post from childhood. And if the animal has already chosen a sofa or other upholstered furniture, the best way to protect it is to change the upholstery or sew covers if you are not going to change it yet. Expenses, we understand. But in this way you will update the interior of the room. She will sparkle with novelty, which will certainly add positive emotions to all members of your family. Also, thank you for your favorite.

You just need to choose the right upholstery fabric if you decide to replace the upholstery. Materials such as velor, flock or faux suede are best suited for hauling. All these materials are durable, practical and will give the furniture an attractive look.
Flock has long gained popularity with furniture manufacturers. It is highly resistant to dirt and easy to clean. Its advantage for owners of Sphynx cats is that this upholstery does not arouse interest in cats. - there is nothing to cling to with a claw.

Good resistance to wear and faux suede. Its velvety surface looks beautiful, attractive, but, like floppy upholstery, not for cats. The same can be said about velor. By the way, when buying new furniture, consider this too.
Covers (stretch) are also an option. In this case, the hauling of damaged furniture upholstery is not needed, because. everything will be hidden under the cover. And they will create a problem for cats, because they can sharpen their claws only on a stable, immovable surface. And yes, you will benefit from the cost. In addition, it is not difficult to clean or even wash them, you never know what traces this sometimes unpredictable animal will leave.

How to clean upholstered furniture
There are different ways to clean upholstered furniture. They depend on the upholstery fabric. Here are some of them:
- Stains on flock and velor are well removed with a microfiber cloth dipped in soapy water.
- Suede is best cleaned with a special brush.
- If you're familiar with the tacky roller for cleaning clothes, you can also use it for cleaning upholstered furniture.
- You can treat the surface of the furniture with an antistatic agent, which will make it easier to clean the upholstered furniture with brushes.
— Cleaning with a vacuum cleaner, which has a turbo brush. It will easily pick up wool from the upholstery of furniture.
If you have a pet, get ready to clean up after it. By the way, at the same time you will clean up after small children. And they will grow up, these functions and they will be able to perform.

There are, of course, other ways to protect your furniture from Sphynx cats scratching, for example, trim their claws, put silicone covers on their claws, or isolate them from the room. But it is much easier to just choose the right upholstered furniture, or rather, its upholstery. And all problems with furniture damage will be solved by themselves, and friendship with your beloved will become even stronger.