Unfortunately, Scotchgard Auto disappointed. It performed poorly in all the tests – cola and coffee were both soaked up and the butter left a greasy mark.

That’s why fabric protector sprays are a great idea. They form a hydrophobic coating over the material, which helps spills bead away rather than soaking in and staining. We’ve put eight to the ...

You can spare yourself a lot of work and expense by applying a fabric protector to new or newly cleaned upholstery, especially if the upholstery is made of delicate, soft fibers like silk.