Compensation for chemical burns victim from ‘toxic sofa’
Back in May 2008 we blogged about reports that cheap imported furniture were causing skin complaints by people lying on potentially toxic sofas: To read the full post, click here: Another reason “NOT” to buy cheap sofas! Yesterday in a landmark ruling a pensioner, Maurice Heminsley, 68 from Willenhall in the West Midlands. Received compensation, of a four figure sum, for the chemical burns he received from these “toxic sofas”. He suffered a rash across his neck, bottom, back and legs within days of paying for the £1,100 sofa in Novemb

Sofa Covers can help family life
There’s more to life than sopping up yet another grape juice puddle from a cotton sofa cushion — and that’s why sofa covers are a popular choice for busy families on the go. Toss ‘em in the washing machine and that stain is no more. However, the slouchy, ill-fitting look some sofa covers create means living rooms may look more shabby than chic. But a snug-fitting cover in a modern design can transform a plain room into a stylish one, with little cost or effort. Made to fit a variety of sofas, chairs and ottomans, loose furniture covers come in a range of colours and patterns to suit different decorating styles.