Washable Couches Are All the Rage—And These 5 Have Been Editor-Tested and Approved

Let’s be honest: The phrase “washable couch” isn’t going to elicit swoons. But if you’ve ever had a toddler smear peanut butter into a linen slipcover or watched your cat cough up a hairball in slow motion onto your $4,000 sectional, you know washability is the new luxury.

In its simplest form, a washable couch is one with removable cushion covers you can toss in the laundry—or at the very least, a fabric so stain-repellent and durable that you don’t need to panic-clean every time someone drinks red wine near the armrest. It’s the kind of sofa that’s *designed* to handle wine spills, cat vomit, Magic Marker art and the daily grime of sweatpants lounging. Reddit threads are overflowing with people looking for something durable enough to survive kids and pets—but still stylish enough to feel like a grown-up piece of furniture. 

That’s why I spent the past several months culling testers for the best options on the market: sectionals, sofas and loveseats that combine performance-grade fabrics with top-tier comfort and thoughtful design. Here, find five editor’s top options—including the viral Lovesac Sactional and 7th Avenue sofa—to find the best washable couch options that actually hold up to life.

Every couch on this list was put through what I like to call the three C’s: Cleanability, Comfort and Configuration. First, let’s talk cleanability—because not every sofa here has removable, toss-in-the-laundry covers (though some do, like 7th Avenue and Lovesac). For the others, I looked for performance-grade fabrics engineered to be so resistant to stains, odors and pet hair, you’ll never need to unzip a cushion. That includes micro-chenille, recycled polyester weaves and tightly woven poly-blends that repel liquid and wipe clean with nothing more than a damp cloth and a drop of detergent. (Crate & Barrel’s Tidal sectional survived a Hanukkah party wine spill and muddy Sheepadoodle paws with zero arm work.)

And because no one wants a couch that cleans easily but feels like a futon, I made sure every pick was actually comfortable—meaning deep seat depths, supportive cushions, and enough room to sprawl out and rewatch Greys Anatomy in a criss-cross-applesauce pose. Lastly, I looked at configuration: modularity, build quality, and how easy it was to assemble or rearrange without breaking a sweat. The bottom line? These sofas aren’t just designed for aesthetics. They’re built to survive life—pets, parties, toddlers and all.

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If you’re looking for a couch that can handle real messes without looking like it belongs in a dorm room, these three editor-tested picks stand out. The 7th Avenue Modular Sofa is the gold standard for true washability—every cover (including the inserts) is fully removable and machine-washable, offered in luxe, stain-repellent fabrics like velvet, chenille and a linen-style weave. It’s also ridiculously customizable, from seat depth to cushion firmness and even hidden storage. On the higher end, the Lovesac Sactional is equally modular, with over 150 machine-washable cover options made from durable synthetics that resist fading, shrinking and spills. Bonus: It comes with optional built-in surround sound and wireless charging, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Then there’s the Crate & Barrel Tidal Sofa, which proves that a couch doesn’t have to be fully machine-washable to be low-maintenance. While the covers aren’t removable, its 150+ performance fabrics (like bleach-cleanable linen blends and tightly woven micro-chenille) are designed to repel dirt, pet hair and even red wine. It’s the one you’d pick if you want something stain-resistant and design-forward—aka toddler-proof without looking toddler-proof. Whether you’re after machine-washable slipcovers or high-performance upholstery you can wipe clean with a damp cloth, these picks combine comfort, durability and style in all the right ways.