Would I be crazy to buy cream colored microfiber couches with a three year old. I hear it's easy to clean.

Question

I hear they are easy to clean, but I am nervous to get them because I have a small child. I am in love with the light cream colored ones.

Answer 1

How do you feel about slip covers? They are cheaper than sofas.

It really depends on how crazy you are going to get if the couch gets dirty. If you are going to go insane if a few markers bits go all over, or worse yet, throw-up, then you'd better save up for cream-colored sofas for after college and before grandkids.

If you are willing to try an experiment, get one. You can always slip-cover it if it gets messy, and then you'll know.

If you do get one, you'll probably want to make sure there is NO eating in the living room, keep younger guests in a different room, and make sure there's an appropriate place for crafts and coloring -- besides the living room.

I think it is possible to have a three-year-old and a light-colored sofa, if you are willing to accept that accidents can happen and are not a tragedy.

Answer 2

They are easier to clean.  Not easy.  I hate microfiber though because it leaves butt prints.  However I have a dark brown varigated couch and my kids still get stuff on it.  My sister has a perfect sofa set only because drinks don't leave the dining room and food is ONLY eaten at the table.  So you do what you want!!  I like cream leather too...