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Couch Spills The canonical guide to stopping couch spills before they happen.

Recliner spills

Recliners add motion. Motion turns small instability into a spill.

Fast fix

FAQ

Why do recliners spill even with cup holders?
Chair motion + posture shifts add bumps, and many holders are shallow or angled.
What’s the best way to validate a recliner setup?
Run the recliner motion test using your real drink size and normal recline speed.
What if the drink sometimes ends up on the couch cushion?
Then treat it as a couch problem and use the couch seam test mindset.