Creating a spill-proof living room means protecting four key areas: walls, carpet, furniture, and rugs. The secret isn’t avoiding life’s messes—it’s choosing materials designed to handle them. Scrubbable paints like Sherwin-Williams Duration or Benjamin Moore Aura can withstand repeated cleaning without losing color. Carpets with permanent stain protection like Mohawk SmartStrand Forever Clean repel 100% of liquids. Furniture upholstered in La-Z-Boy’s iClean Fabric resists everything from wine to marker. And stain-resistant rugs made from polypropylene or nylon add a final protective layer. Together, these materials create a living room where you can actually live—without constant worry about the next spill.
Continue readingThe Real Guide to Making Your Furniture Last Decades (Not Just Years)
Most furniture care advice tells you to “vacuum regularly” and “fluff your cushions.” That’s fine, but it’s like telling someone the secret to a healthy body is “exercise sometimes.” True, but not particularly useful. The reality is that furniture longevity depends on understanding what’s actually causing wear and tear—and most of it isn’t what you think.
Your furniture faces three types of degradation: mechanical wear from use, environmental damage from your home’s conditions, and contamination from dirt and oils. Each requires different strategies. Let’s dig into what actually works.
Continue readingUnderstanding iClean Fabric: The Science Behind Stain-Resistant Furniture
Furniture stains are inevitable in real life. Whether it’s a toddler’s juice box mishap, a pet’s muddy paws, or an enthusiastic wine pour during game night, spills happen. But what if your furniture could actually repel these accidents before they become permanent reminders?
La-Z-Boy’s iClean fabric technology represents a fundamentally different approach to stain resistance. Here’s what makes it work.
Continue readingBest Sofa Fabrics for Dogs and Cats
When your golden retriever decides your new sofa is their personal throne, or your cat treats your armchair like their personal scratching post, you quickly learn that not all furniture is created equal. After decades of helping families find dog-friendly and cat-friendly furniture that actually survives real life, we’ve learned what works – and what doesn’t.
The truth is, you don’t have to choose between a beautiful home and a pet-friendly one. You just need to know which materials can handle the reality of life with furry family members.
Continue readingA Guide to Replacing Furniture After a Natural Disaster
Experiencing damage from a natural disaster—whether it’s a storm, flood, or fire—can be devastating. One of the many challenges homeowners face in these situations is the need to replace damaged furniture.
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