When shopping for furniture, many parents are determined to find materials that are kid friendly and won’t cost a fortune to own. There are materials made specifically for the parent looking for kid friendly furniture, and here are a few instances that will help you on your search.
Durapella
Durapella materials look and feel like suede furniture, but are water and stain resistant. This does not mean that it will never get ruined, but will resist small spills and accidents. Crayons and markers will demolish Durapella materials, but with a type of Scotch Guard applied, it will be more resistant. A damp rag with no soap will normally clean anything on the surface. This material should not be cleaned with conventional cleansers, but professionally cleaned only. Durapella comes in a variety of colors including and not limited to brown hues, blues and blacks. These colors make it harder to see stains and damage, therefore this is the number one choice for kid friendly furniture.
Denim
Denim choices are the second favorite among parents, because of the kid friendly appearance and cleaning options. The ease of cleaning includes using a damp rag or upholstery leaner on the surface to remove any stain or spill. When pre-treated with a Scotch Guard, stains and spills are less likely to be noticed. Home cleaning is even easier when the option of removing the cushion covers is apparent, found by zippers in the rear of the cushions. Simply wash on the delicates cycle of your washing machine, and do not use any type of fabric softener, or the guard on the material will no longer be valid. Dry only if there is no rubber backing on the inside of the cushion cover. Drying this material with a rubber backing will create weak spots and possible cracks in the rubber, therefore making small spills or stains harder to control when the cover is on the cushion.
Plastic Cushion Covers
Those all too disliked plastic cushion covers that your grandmother used to have on her couch are making a comeback for parents of the rambunctious child. Kid friendly furniture is more expensive to replace than it is to spend the average $50.00 to use the plastic cushion covers of the past. These make clean up of any spill the easiest task. Simply use a damp rag to wipe up the spill, and your worries are gone. Resistant to crayon, paint, markers, juice, food and diaper accidents, this is the most cost efficient option available.
Painted Wood
For the kid’s rooms, wood furniture such as tables and chairs with a painted finish are quite easy to clean, and are resistant to markers and crayons as well. A damp rag with a general household cleanser will remove any play time accidents your child may have. This is especially significant if your child takes lunch or snacks in their room. The chairs are painted as well, so that any food or juice will not stain the wood finish beneath. For play time, this is the ideal kid friendly furniture option.
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