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If you have an animal with plenty of fur to shed, chances are you spend hours every week trying to clean it all up. It coats the floors, proliferates in the air and gets in your food and drinks.
But your furniture is the worst, as it seems to magnetically hold the fur against it, no matter how long or hard you vacuum. You can avoid this infinite struggle by investing in a recliner cover. These often have extra features that improve your comfort too.
Size isn’t complicated. You just need to pick a cover that matches your recliner’s measurements. You can also choose one that’s a few inches larger if you want to have an easier time putting it on and taking it off. Don’t go too much larger, or the cover can awkwardly slide around while you sit on it.
Recliner covers typically cover all or parts of the recliner.
Full coverage: These covers, also called slipcovers, completely seal the recliner. This can make your ultra-comfy but worn-to-pieces recliner seem new again. The downside is the difficulty of getting it on and off, especially if you’re constantly washing it to get rid of pet hair.
Partial coverage: These covers, also called protectors, typically only cover the seat, back and arms while securing in place to prevent sliding around. These are usually a breeze to take off and put on, but pet hair is going to get all over what isn’t covered.
Since your cover is going to change the look of your recliner, you’d better like what you see. Covers come in all manner of designs, so it shouldn’t be hard to find something good.
That said, consider how the protector will look against the uncovered portions of your recliner. Use one that matches or is the exact opposite for a clean look (you don’t have to worry about this if you get a slipcover).
Covers, whether slipcovers or protectors, come in one piece or up to four.
One-piece covers are usually easier to install but don’t conform as tightly to the chair.
Multi-piece covers can individually cover the footrest, arms, back and seat. They make for a more formfitting look but can be a hassle to get off and on every time you need to wash the pet hair from them.
Recliner covers have a range of extra features that can be included.
Pockets are the most common extra. Some have only one, while others have up to three or more.
Lever openings are more requirement than extra if your recliner isn’t electronic. If you don’t have a lever but the cover you want has an opening, it shouldn’t be obvious enough to stand out.
Double-sided covers are more common in protectors rather than slipcovers. These are excellent if you want to wash the cover as infrequently as possible. Some have the same design on both sides, while others have two different designs.
Side labels are a godsend for slipcovers especially but are still useful for protectors. These tell you which sides go where so you don’t accidentally install one the wrong way and need to restart.
Basic recliner covers typically cost $15-$30, while better-quality and more feature-rich ones can cost up to $50. The highest-quality and specialized covers typically cost $50-$100.
This one-piece protector is water-resistant, thanks to a five-layer design, and it has anti-skid silicone printing for comfort and safety. It comes in two sizes and nine colors.
This cover comes in four pieces but covers every inch of your recliner. It has a lever opening and a large pocket. It comes in 27 colors, including turquoise and orange.
This reversible cover is water-resistant enough to give you time to clean spills when they happen. It comes in 33 colors, three recliner sizes and sizes for other furniture, such as love seats and futons.
This four-piece cover protects all areas of your recliner, is machine-washable and includes a roomy side pocket. However, it doesn’t have a lever opening. It comes in 43 designs, from florals to fractals.
This cover resists pet hair to the point that you can wipe it up with relative ease. It is also machine-washable but must be washed alone. It comes in 11 colors, including two shades of gray.
This cover uses an elastic bottom to stay in place instead of ungainly straps. It comes in 18 designs, including solid colors and patterns, and there are options that fit seven types of furniture.
This cover is extra-stretchy to make getting it on and off easier and help it conform to your furniture. It comes sized to three types of furniture and in 20 colors.
This one-piece extra-stretchy cover has a lever opening and a pocket on the right side. The velvet exterior is soft but durable. It is machine-washable and comes in 11 colors.
This cover has a lever opening on the right and a pocket on the left. It’s stretchy to make putting it on and taking it off simple. It comes in 18 colors with some costing more than others.
This cover has two pockets on the right side: one for remotes or magazines and one for your phone. The back straps use buttons for simple security. It comes in multiple sizes and in nine colors.
This cover has a slide-resistant layer and three pockets on its right side. The straps are easy to adjust, and it comes in two sizes and eight colors.
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