What rover needs is a Throver.

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Kids, pets, messes--they all seem to go together. Some days, trying to keep your furniture or car clean simply is a losing battle. Before reverting to those plastic slipcovers of yesteryear, consider the Throver ($99) from Crypton, Inc., West Bloomfield, Mich. It looks like a luxury throw blanket, but works like a tough tarp.

Made with Crypton--the only fabric deemed a nonporous surface--this textile resists stains, moisture, odors, and bacteria, yet is soft, comfortable and breathable. The Throver provides durable protection anywhere, whether you drape it over your sofa or use it to cover a car seat.

The Throver (48" x...