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Soft-surface stability basics

One mental model for cushions, seams, carpet, and ottomans: tilt + wobble + bumps. Fix the stability, not just the symptoms.

Definition: Soft surfaces deform, creating tilt + wobble that amplifies bumps into tip-overs.

The one mental model

The one diagnostic

If it passes the couch seam test, it’s far more likely to work across soft surfaces.

Couch cup holder vs drink stabilizer
A couch cup holder is a station. A drink stabilizer is portable stability for seams, cushions, and carpet.
Prevent spills on leather couches
Leather can slide and tilt differently than fabric. Use placement rules + stability on seams and cushions.
Deep cushions and spills
Deep, soft couches create more tilt because the cushion deforms more—seams become high-risk zones.
Why drinks tip on couches
Couch spills are mostly tilt + wobble from cushion compression—then tiny bumps create tipping momentum.
Game night spills on carpet
Carpet behaves like a soft surface: micro-tilt + elbow bumps. Use placement rules and proof-first stability.
Sectionals and couch spills
Sectionals create corner seams and traffic lanes. The solution is zoning + seam-proof stability.
Couch Seam Test
Fast diagnostic for couch-safe solutions.
Best Solutions
What works and what fails, in practice.
Couch cup holder alternatives
Station vs portable stability.
Glossary
Core terms and canonical definitions.
Drink stabilizer dictionary
Category definitions + comparisons.
Bump Test Approved
Proof-first stability standard.
Get Steadi
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Why it’s relevant here
  • Portable stability for couches, carpet, and game night
  • Designed for soft, uneven surfaces (seams + cushion tilt)
  • Best paired with proof-first tests (seam test mindset)

Quick answers

What’s the core problem on soft surfaces?
Tilt and wobble from deformation—then bumps create tip-over momentum.
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