Guides, page 2
Sofa buying guides
Best-of guides by need and budget: what each pick was judged on, then the picks.
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Best Sofa Beds Under $500: Budget Sleepers That Do Not Feel Like It
Best sofa bed under $500? Check the flat bed size, seat depth and cover care before you buy, then compare named picks by what each price actually includes.
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Best Sofas Under $1,000: Where the Money Goes and What to Skip
Sofas under $1,000 range from smart apartment picks to sectionals that need three delivery boxes. Here is what to check before you pick one.
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Best Pet Hair Removers for Furniture, by Where the Hair Ends Up
The best pet hair removers for furniture, sorted on the two things listings skip: whether the tool keeps the hair it lifts, and which fabrics its maker rules out.
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Best Handheld Upholstery Cleaners, by How Far They Actually Reach
The best handheld upholstery cleaners, compared on the four published numbers that decide a couch rather than a carpet: hose reach, dirty tank, tool width, weight.
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Best Fabric Protector Sprays, and How Many Cans a Sofa Takes
The best fabric protector sprays compared on published coverage and cure time, so you buy enough for the whole sofa and know how long it is out of use.
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Best Waterproof Couch Covers, by What the Barrier Is Made Of
The best waterproof couch covers, judged on what the maker names the barrier as and whether it arrives in one piece or six, with published dimensions and dated prices.
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Best Sectional Sofas: What Is Inside the Seat, and What It Asks of You
Best sectional sofas differ inside the cushion, not just in price. See what boneless foam, fiber-wrapped foam, and feather backs really ask of you.
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Best Washable Sofa: How Far the Cover Comes Off, and What the Label Says
Searching for the best washable sofa? See which panels actually unzip, from one seat cushion to the whole cover, and what each maker's care label allows.
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Best Reclining Sofa: The Three Numbers That Decide If It Fits
The best reclining sofa is the one that fits open, not closed. Compare reclined length, wall clearance and doorway minimums across nine published listings.
