The cat scratched a leather sofa - what to do?

Sofas with leather upholstery are an indicator of wealth and good taste. In addition, the skin looks very beautiful and stylish, resistant to wear. But leather products have a very significant drawback: instability to mechanical damage. This problem is especially relevant if the family has pets. The beast loves to sharpen its claws in the wrong place, and the more you scold the pussies, the more violently he tears up the upholstery and there are clues. So the cat scratched the leather sofa likedecorate andwhat to do?

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Should I punish a pet?

First of all, what not to do. Do not scold, and even more so do not hit the pet. Firstly, the beast will not understand why he is being punished, and secondly, he does it instinctively, as he marks his territory in this way. And thirdly - if such a way of dividing the territory into spheres of influence was ordered for the cat, then he can try other ways of delimiting the living space. And at the same time, owners, hide slippers away! And even better to fix it - it's just to spend a little time, and following our master classes,make a cat scratching post of those materials that you have in stock.

Important! Remember that the pet needs proper care. Surely in the spring-summer period, information about how to get fleas from a cat.

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How to remove scratches from a leather sofa from a cat?

So, you saw traces of the pet's vibrant activity on eco-leather upholstery. How to fix the problem, how to repair a leather sofa from animal scratches?

As a rule, when selling leather furniture, a small piece of leather is included. Save it, it will come in handy for you. In the meantime, consider the simplest ways to restore a sofa.

Olive oil

It is not necessary to take its expensive varieties that you use for cooking. For the restoration of leather furniture you can buy the cheapest:

  1. Apply a little oil to the previously mentioned piece of skin.
  2. If the surface of the material has not deteriorated, then you can proceed further.
  3. Apply a little oil to the scratches themselves and the areas near them.
  4. Rub the oil into the upholstery with cotton swabs.
  5. Wait 40 minutes until the oil dries and evaluate the quality of work.

Important! If the scratch is not deep, then it will disappear from exposure to oil. For deep scratches, you will have to do the same manipulation 2-3 times.

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Iron, Textile and Oil

This method is suitable for deep damage:

  1. Apply olive oil to the damaged area.
  2. Place a piece of cotton cloth on top and wait for the oil to absorb.
  3. If the scratch is still visible, lay a damp cloth over it and iron it with a warm (not hot!) Iron.
  4. The contact duration of the iron and fabric is not more than 10 seconds.

Important! Do not hold the iron in place, but drive it on the surface. Otherwise, you will ruin the upholstery completely. If necessary, repeat again. Moisture and heat contribute to better absorption of oil.

Shoe cream

It is most difficult to choose the right shade. A variety of creams are available for sale.

Important! If you can’t find the right shade, mix two creams of different shades.

However, this method can be used for small and shallow damage. Put some shoe polish on the fleece and rub into a scratch.If you were able to choose the right shade, then the scratch will be masked very well. If it was not possible to choose a shade in accuracy, use this technique on subtle parts of upholstered furniture.

Important! If the animal has not only ruined the upholstery with its claws, but also tagged it, use at the same time effective means from our selection, so that without a traceremove the smell of cat urine.

Be sure to read the post, which tray is better for a cat.

Rubber glue

The best option to repair a leather sofa from animal scratches is rubber glue.

Important! Make sure that it does not contain acetone, as this substance corrodes the leather upholstery.

Apply glue to the scratch. After it is completely dry, apply a coloring cream of the same shade as the upholstery. Of course, you will have to tinker with the selection of colors.

Nail polish

The scratch on the black upholstery can be gently painted over with nail polish of the same color. It is important to draw the thinnest strip so that the varnish does not stand out too much. For matte products, matte varnish is well suited. Compared to glossy, it will not be so noticeable.

Marker

What should I do if a cat scratches a leather sofa and needs to be restored promptly? A marker of a suitable shade will help. As they say, “cheap, cheerful and fast.” Pick a shade, draw a scratch with a marker, let it dry for several minutes, and - done!

A tried and tested technique used by the protagonist of the movie Beauty to disguise abrasions on shoes.

Wax

To lubricate mechanical damage on the upholstery of a sofa or chair, ordinary beeswax or special wax, which is sold in specialized stores, is suitable. Apply heated wax to the problem area and rub the area with a piece of soft flannel.

Important! For painting, you can even use a felt-tip pen of the corresponding shade.

Liquid skin

This composition can be bought in an online store or in an ordinary hardware store. If you can’t find the shade in an offline store, order online. Externally, “liquid skin” resembles gouache paint. Apply it with a sponge, periodically pressing the sponge to the surface to create a “natural” texture. The result will be excellent.

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Patches, applications

If the cat scratched your furniture thoroughly, then the above measures may not help. The best option is to give the sofa up, but this option is quite expensive. Such restoration methods are possible.

Patch

It is suitable for inconspicuous areas (for example, at the bottom of the sofa). But you should not put a patch on the seat or back, because it will be too noticeable.

Experts advise gently sticking the patch with a special glue, and then use the composition of “liquid skin”, as mentioned earlier. This is one of the effective methods of repairing scratches on a leather sofa.

Applique

This method is suitable for masking damage in conspicuous places. For example, if a pet has torn armrests, a back or a seat:

  1. Take pieces of leather in a contrasting shade, cut out geometric shapes from them and place them in both damaged and whole areas.
  2. It is advisable to place applications on the seat and on the back of the product so that they look natural.
  3. Glue the application with special glue, and on top process with “liquid skin” for strength.

Important! When you finish rebuilding your furniture, carefully read the reviews on the following topics:

Detailed instructions for solving this problem, based on a possible reason, will help you maintain your interior and a good relationship with the puss.

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The cat scratched a leatherette sofa - what should I do?

With leather products more or less sorted out.But what if the domestic animal stripped off the leatherette upholstery? The general principle of restoration of artificial leather products and the repair of scratches on genuine leather is the same.

First you need to study all the characteristics of the leatherette from which the upholstery is made. It is possible that individual materials do not tolerate the effects of heat. Such products are treated with “liquid skin” and left to dry completely.

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In parallel with the restoration of the sofa still try to accustom the pet to civilization. Special deterrent fluids are on sale. Perhaps they will make the sofa unattractive for the caudate vandal and the problem of wounded furniture for you will be solved in one fell swoop once and for all!

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