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[Oznell]

For anyone who, for whatever reason-- style, price, etc., is not enamored of the cloth sofa protectors out there, designer Mary Ann Pickett at classiccasualhome.com suggests a natural fiber alternative-- a painter's cotton canvas drop cloth.

She was discussing the merits of the "Jake" sofa from Pottery Barn, and said her daughter needed something to protect her oatmeal linen one from her toddler and dog. 

She has a high performance fabric on the couch, where you just wipe up spills,  but still wanted another layer of protection:

I think it looks nice on her couch, and the neutral color goes great with the oatmeal linen.  I'm also thinking it could be dyed to suit a different color couch, given that it's a natural fiber?   Since it's only $17.99 at Amazon, it might be worth it. 

 

It can be whisked off in a second when company comes. She doesn't have it going over the arms, probably preferring a more tailored look.  But the drop cloth company shows it also used in a more "shabby-chi-chi" way, that gives more coverage on the couch:

Amazon offers if from the Salt Earth company,  pack of one reusable paint drop cloth, 100% recycled cotton.

There are several sizes--  Mary Ann mentioned the 6 by 9 foot one, but others are available.

I use throws on my couch, as a protective layer, but it's nice to know all the options.

 

 

[twinsister]

@Oznell - I am definitely going to look this up on Amazon.  We bought a very light taupe sofa last year and stupidly I did not have them pre-treat it so stains just bead up.  I have been kicking myself for that choice!  I have one of the sofa covers that does cover the arms also but I am constantly adjusting and tucking it in.  Drives me crazy and doesn't look neat.  For the price this drop cloth is worth the try and the color would go well in the room.

Thanks for sharing this option, because I was going to try a throw next to see how that works.

[goldensrbest]

Going to check this out,thanks.

[skatting44]

the only thing better is a waterproof twin matress cover

[ECBG]

Smart idea except it's not waterproof.

[rockygems123]

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@twinsister wrote:

@Oznell - I am definitely going to look this up on Amazon.  We bought a very light taupe sofa last year and stupidly I did not have them pre-treat it so stains just bead up.  I have been kicking myself for that choice!  I have one of the sofa covers that does cover the arms also but I am constantly adjusting and tucking it in.  Drives me crazy and doesn't look neat.  For the price this drop cloth is worth the try and the color would go well in the room.

Thanks for sharing this option, because I was going to try a throw next to see how that works.

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@twinsister 

Maybe you can pre-treat yourself with a spray after vacuuming it?  

Not sure if it would be an aerosol can, the ones for shoes are which work really well.  

[Nonametoday]

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@ECBG wrote:

Smart idea except it's not waterproof.

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@ECBG 

It says it can be used for a tarpoline so it might be as waterproof as scotchguard.  I don't thnk any inside furniture is made to be totally waterproof, not even leather.  There are eventually soft parts to any inside furnishings where, if they were in a flood of water, they would be ruined. A tarp is about as good as you can get for indoor waterproofing, I would think. Perhaps a shower curtain, for kids, would be better if it has "pictures" on it.

[CelticCrafter]

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@ECBG wrote:

Smart idea except it's not waterproof.

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@ECBG  And probably stiff and scratchy as heck.

[Kachina624]

The biggest problem would be, as soon as someone sat on it, it would look like an unmade bed.  Only practical for sofas that aren't actually used.  You'd constantly be tucking and smoothing one that is.

[sligo]

@Oznell, I just ordered Super idea. Tired of slipcovers. Oznell, Also price now 14.99 with 5 % coupon. Oznell, YOU are the best. Keep  sharing YOUR FANTASTIC IDEAS!! Always, Sligo