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Yorkiekids · 11-18-2007, 08:04 AM

Hey thanks for the baby oil idea. I had a big scratch on my leather couch and just rubbed it with the baby oil, and it's gone. Whoo Hoo.

Gingergirlsmom · 11-18-2007, 08:14 AM

So I wonder how we can tell which leather will be the "good leather" and which leather won't hold up.

hha...I feel your pain. Years ago, hubby and I replaced a builders grade vinyl floor with an expensive vinyl tile (hey, it was the 80's).

The tile cost several times more than the builders-grade stuff. We thought we were purchasing it for durability. Boy were we wrong. Within weeks scratches started to appear on the surface, it was horrible.

Much like that costly leather sofa.

Anyway, it's obvious that price alone won't help you pick the right leather, so I just wonder how one knows. Id love to replace this living room furniture with leather...

OMEGA,

Are you redoing a room? Let us know what you go with and how it holds up. And of course, we will want to see lots of pics!!!

mizzwanned · 11-18-2007, 08:42 AM

I say leather too! We have that.

chattiesmom · 11-18-2007, 08:55 AM

Most of my experience with leather is with driving harnesses where good quality leather can save your life. The key to leather is to buy a good quality AMERICAN leather and take care of it.

The amount of $$ spent on leather doesn't necessarily reflect the quality. First of all I want to say that I am not knocking any imorted products in general, but from my personal experience I have found that leather produced from American cattle, processed and tanned in America is far superior to the leather products that I have purchased that were imported.

If you are going to buy a leather couch, ask to see a sample of the leather and check it for quality. If you have a question, then take the sample to someone who knows leather -- maybe a good shoe repair shop -- or if you ar truly lucky and have a harness or saddle maker nearby they would be an excellent source for checking the quality.

Gingergirlsmom · 11-18-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Most of my experience with leather is with driving harnesses where good quality leather can save your life. The key to leather is to buy a good quality AMERICAN leather and take care of it.

The amount of $$ spent on leather doesn't necessarily reflect the quality. First of all I want to say that I am not knocking any imorted products in general, but from my personal experience I have found that leather produced from American cattle, processed and tanned in America is far superior to the leather products that I have purchased that were imported.

If you are going to buy a leather couch, ask to see a sample of the leather and check it for quality. If you have a question, then take the sample to someone who knows leather -- maybe a good shoe repair shop -- or if you ar truly lucky and have a harness or saddle maker nearby they would be an excellent source for checking the quality.

Great advice! Something us "city folk" or "near-the-city folk" never would have thought of!

KathyinCali · 11-19-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sryope68

I have a micro fiber couch and that works nice as well. It's soft and cleans easily with a damp wash cloth.

I have micro fiber in our family room and love it! There is no stain that hasn't come out and believe me there have been some since I got Lucy

omega · 11-20-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I love my cream colored leather couch, it is 8 plus years old and the dogs have always considered it THIER furniture. I clean my couch with Murphy's oil soap and then treat it with a good leather furniture conditioner. Dont' ask me which one 'cause I am out and only know it when I see the bottle. It even survived Scarlett's short rein as a couch artist and a harsh scrubbing with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser-- see pics below

Ok, you might need to explain how Scarlett colored on a couch.

omega · 11-20-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

So I wonder how we can tell which leather will be the "good leather" and which leather won't hold up.

hha...I feel your pain. Years ago, hubby and I replaced a builders grade vinyl floor with an expensive vinyl tile (hey, it was the 80's).

The tile cost several times more than the builders-grade stuff. We thought we were purchasing it for durability. Boy were we wrong. Within weeks scratches started to appear on the surface, it was horrible.

Much like that costly leather sofa.

Anyway, it's obvious that price alone won't help you pick the right leather, so I just wonder how one knows. Id love to replace this living room furniture with leather...

OMEGA,

Are you redoing a room? Let us know what you go with and how it holds up. And of course, we will want to see lots of pics!!!

No, I just need a new couch. I wish I was doing the whole room!

omega · 11-20-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Most of my experience with leather is with driving harnesses where good quality leather can save your life. The key to leather is to buy a good quality AMERICAN leather and take care of it.

The amount of $$ spent on leather doesn't necessarily reflect the quality. First of all I want to say that I am not knocking any imorted products in general, but from my personal experience I have found that leather produced from American cattle, processed and tanned in America is far superior to the leather products that I have purchased that were imported.

If you are going to buy a leather couch, ask to see a sample of the leather and check it for quality. If you have a question, then take the sample to someone who knows leather -- maybe a good shoe repair shop -- or if you ar truly lucky and have a harness or saddle maker nearby they would be an excellent source for checking the quality.

Great ideas!!!! Thanks.

omega · 11-20-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

I have micro fiber in our family room and love it! There is no stain that hasn't come out and believe me there have been some since I got Lucy

I'm trying to picture what a micro fiber couch would look like....... any pics?

... remember guys... I have 5 lovely dears that let me share their couch with them.

Yesterday Jolie got spayed and during the day I took an hour's nap. Dog #1 was on a little dog bed on the couch by my feet, dog #2 was behind my knees, dog #3 was lying ON my side and dog #4 was on the arm rest by my head. LOL

omega · 11-20-2007, 07:04 PM

Ok, another question... what happens to leather if a dog happens to pee on it????

lara2913 · 11-21-2007, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by omega

Ok, another question... what happens to leather if a dog happens to pee on it????

No problem, you can just wipe it off.............this is from experience

omega · 11-21-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lara2913

No problem, you can just wipe it off.............this is from experience

Really? Cool.... I think I'm leaning toward leather. At least I'm better informed about the different kinds of leather now...

Thanks everyone!

11-18-2007, 08:04 AM	#16
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Hey thanks for the baby oil idea. I had a big scratch on my leather couch and just rubbed it with the baby oil, and it's gone. Whoo Hoo. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

11-18-2007, 08:14 AM	#17
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	So I wonder how we can tell which leather will be the "good leather" and which leather won't hold up. hha...I feel your pain. Years ago, hubby and I replaced a builders grade vinyl floor with an expensive vinyl tile (hey, it was the 80's). The tile cost several times more than the builders-grade stuff. We thought we were purchasing it for durability. Boy were we wrong. Within weeks scratches started to appear on the surface, it was horrible. Much like that costly leather sofa. Anyway, it's obvious that price alone won't help you pick the right leather, so I just wonder how one knows. Id love to replace this living room furniture with leather... OMEGA, Are you redoing a room? Let us know what you go with and how it holds up. And of course, we will want to see lots of pics!!! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty Last edited by Gingergirlsmom; 11-18-2007 at 08:15 AM.

11-18-2007, 08:42 AM	#18
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I say leather too! We have that. __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

11-18-2007, 08:55 AM	#19
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Most of my experience with leather is with driving harnesses where good quality leather can save your life. The key to leather is to buy a good quality AMERICAN leather and take care of it. The amount of $$ spent on leather doesn't necessarily reflect the quality. First of all I want to say that I am not knocking any imorted products in general, but from my personal experience I have found that leather produced from American cattle, processed and tanned in America is far superior to the leather products that I have purchased that were imported. If you are going to buy a leather couch, ask to see a sample of the leather and check it for quality. If you have a question, then take the sample to someone who knows leather -- maybe a good shoe repair shop -- or if you ar truly lucky and have a harness or saddle maker nearby they would be an excellent source for checking the quality. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

11-20-2007, 07:04 PM	#26
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Ok, another question... what happens to leather if a dog happens to pee on it????