Water-Resistant Is Not Waterproof: A Couch Guide for Spill-Prone Homes
Furniture shopping language can make liquid protection sound absolute. In practice, upholstery may repel droplets, slow absorption, wipe clean easily, or use an impermeable barrier, and those are different levels of performance. The distinction affects where a sofa belongs and how quickly a spill must be handled. A family room with drinks, pets, and children…