momofkhm Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 and mushes one of the cushions. Do you rotate the cushions so they are all mushed? Or do you leave the cushions alone so that only one cushion is mushed? He's a heavy cat- 16 pounds. The cushion is very mushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I would rotate. One of our cats does the same thing. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemama Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I have a 22 pound dachshund that mushes the back of mine, only I can't rotate it because it is sewn to the chair. She actually ripped the sewing and we had to stitch it closed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I rotated. Evenly mushed here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 No rotating here as the cat's favorite cushion to mush is the one that goes to the chair and it's not interchangeable with the couch cushions. Not sure if we'd rotate the couch cushions if those were affected. I guess I would, but I don't have to worry about that as dd takes care of the rotating by using the cushions at least once a week for fort-building and other adventures. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunD Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I cover the top of the couch with double-sided tape for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 We rotate - our 18 pounder does this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) and mushes one of the cushions. Do you rotate the cushions so they are all mushed? Or do you leave the cushions alone so that only one cushion is mushed? He's a heavy cat- 16 pounds. The cushion is very mushed. I rotate regularly. While ranting. I have three giant "cats" who sit on the backs of the cushions. Seriously, they're big...70 pounds, 50 pounds, and 48 pounds. What? You mean felines? Apparently my kids are as hard to train as cats. Did I mention that I rant about it? :glare: ETA: I've been stewing on this and think it only right to mention that Abby, our actual cat, does NOT sit on the cushion backs. And yet... Edited December 20, 2011 by Alte Veste Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Our cat does this to our chair too. It is mushed and I live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I spray them in the face with water and they get off my furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I spray them in the face with water and they get off my furniture. Ooooooh, great idea! Taking notes... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Our loveseat belongs to the pets. The dog is only allowed on it, and it has her "blanket" on it-she can't go on any other furniture. The cat (luckily) prefers to lay on the back of that couch, and totally mushes it. He's 14lbs. We let it stay mushed until we have company, then we fluff it & take the dog blanket off.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I rotate all of my cushion because the get mushed by people too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensmom Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Our cushions are mushed. We don't mind. The cats own the place and we are simply the humble peasant people who live here and do their dirty work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 We're going to buy a new sofa in January and I plan to get one with a tight back -- no removable cushions -- so that my cat can't mush it too much. I also plan to buy her a perch of her own complete with shag carpet, and I will place it by the window or wherever makes her happy. My cat is 20 pounds, btw. She's more of a little bear than a cat. If it's just one cushion, you could try to find a replacement for it that's firmer. Cushions are not cheap, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 We just let our cats be in their favorite comfy spots without interference. I'd just fluff the pillow if needed. They only place our cats aren't "allowed" are on the kitchen counters and eating surfaces. All other furniture is fair game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 our sofa and cushions are memory foam and while mushed when cat is on them, they spring back up when cat is off so no problem. They are also removable covers so when cat throws up on them, the covers can be easily washed. Yea IKEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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