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I need a new couch

Mommy_Andr3ws

posted to in Living the Clean Life
on Mar. 12, 2009 at 10:52 AM

Hi everyone :)
I would like to by a new couch this weekend.
We have a teenage boy and a 3 yr old and they are sooo messy...
What do you think is better microfiber or leather? I want something that I can easily to take care of.
Thanks for the advice!

Written by on Mar. 12, 2009 at 10:52 AM

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  • momoflilangel
  • by on Mar. 12, 2009 at 10:56 AM
  • I have seen very stained microfiber too many times. (even in dark colored ones) so unless you are going to clean every stain when they happen then I'd say definetly go for leather. The only thing you have to be careful with on leather is rips. So no animals, keys, scissors, etc. on the sofa.

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  • Chelle326
  • by on Mar. 12, 2009 at 11:18 AM
  • Yeah, I just got a leather couch back in Jan. and the kind of leather I got you have to be very careful. Scratch marks come very easy, but are easily removed with a lick of your finger and a little rubbing. I have a cream I rub on once a month to keep it conditioned.

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  • aMbeR012005
  • by on Mar. 12, 2009 at 11:23 AM
  • We just got microfiber couches, theyre actually being dielivered today. We were foing to go with leather couches, like ones we already had, but we were able to get warranty . So any rip or stain, they will come and fix. And if they cant fix it, they'll replace. Warranty is always good with toddlers and teenagers !

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  • wldflwr77
  • by on Mar. 13, 2009 at 11:59 AM
  • I would recommend Ikea..All their furniture is kid friendly we just bought a new couch from them last month and I just take the cover off and throw it in the washing machine when I need to..I can also buy different color's and patterns at  really cheap price's..The Brand I bought was Beddinge,I love it..

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  • mommy2xp
  • by on Mar. 13, 2009 at 8:00 PM
  • i have a microfiber and would def buy one again, the first week we had it my 3 yr old at the time got a pen and wrote ALL over it, a lil rubbing alcohol and can't even tell!! that made it worth it, it shows water stains really bad they say alcohol will take that out just have not had time yet

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  • MrsDwyer77
  • by on Mar. 13, 2009 at 8:21 PM
  • hey girl.

    I have had both microfiber and leather.  I just purchased micorfiber and I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new couch.

    It's beautiful.  I hated my leather couches...they were so cold and uncomfy and they were a lot of money.

    I say go with micro. 

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  • Imamom4sure
  • by on Mar. 13, 2009 at 10:06 PM
  • LOL, I was about to say microfiber all the way, and not use IKea! (even though you can wash) if you need inexpensive, its amazing some of the quality couches I have seen of microfiber in big lots!
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