Modern society has evolved in such a way that many materials and products are mass produced and are widely available. Leather, for example, is made from the hide of animals (most commonly cows). This hide is obtained as a by-product of the meat and dairy industry where animals are used for meat and other produce. … Read more
Placing your leather sofa close to the radiator is not a good option if you want to preserve the quality of the leather. The warm air created from your radiator can heat up the surface of your leather sofa which can degrade the leather over time by drying it out. This can cause your sofa … Read more
On average a sofa will last you around 10 years or potentially more, depending on how you care for it. Although they last for what seems like a lifetime, a time will come when you want to replace an old, unwanted sofa. But how exactly do you get rid of a particularly large piece of … Read more
When you purchase a leather sofa you might just find that its surface can be very slippery. This is a side effect of a wax coating that is applied to your sofa to make it more appealing before you decide to purchase it. This coating makes your sofa look shinier and ‘new’, but it can … Read more
If you are in a hurry, we chose Microfibre as the best material for a sofa if you’ve got a cat due to its resistance to scratches and hairs, and also due to its affordability. Please read on if you want to see how we came to this decision as we take a look at … Read more
Leather sofas can be a little unforgiving when you first purchase them, as the sofa hasn’t had enough time to wear into shape. Over years of owning a sofa you will find that the filling inside the sofa will change shape according to the daily usage that it has, which can make it more comfortable. … Read more
Are you the owner of a buy-to-let property looking to improve your yield? Or are you moving into your first rented home and it’s unfurnished? Finding high-quality furniture at an affordable price isn’t easy but we’ve got you covered with the top 5 best sofas for rental properties. In a hurry? Check out our top … Read more
Picking the right sofa can be a difficult process, but which material should you consider if you own a dog? We’ve taken a look at all the different materials out there, and leather is still the best when it comes to picking a sofa suitable for a dog. Microfibre can also be pretty suitable, but … Read more
One of the most common questions we get asked is how to remove smoke smells from sofas. Cigarette smoke is infamous for being difficult to remove from furniture as it doesn’t just stick to a material, the particles also permeate into it and imbed themselves there. What makes removing smoke smells even more difficult is … Read more
