I live in a house of disappearing coasters. I also live in a house filled with surfaces you mustn't drip or spill on for pain of death - not a great combination! So, when I tried out the CouchCoaster I was cautiously optimistic (though praying it didn't fail me and land me in trouble with the Other Half…)

Happy to say, I’m still alive and it did not disappoint. The CouchCoaster is a portable holder for your tumblers, mugs, bottles and cans. It is made from plastic and silicone with a weighted base, plus two silicone arms with weighted ends that wrap around the arm of your chair, claiming to sit sturdily on any arm shape or material.

First, I tried the coaster on my sofa, and was surprised at how steady its grip was. Even with a full glass, it wasn’t going anywhere, no matter how much I jolted the sofa arm and launched myself into my seat. Next, I tried a leather armchair – the grip seemed slipperier and I thought we were destined for disaster, but again, my drink survived all jolting tests. Finally, I tried a glass bottle to test how the device coped with a base smaller than the holder, and still my beverage survived spill-free.

A clever feature to the CouchCoaster is its removable centre, which changes the holder from cup to mug sized, with a slit in the flexible silicone case to make room for your handle.

Some silicone has an off-putting texture, but the CouchCoaster is smooth to touch, and even fresh out of the box, there was no trace of that silicone smell that some products carry.

My one complaint is the colour. I reviewed the Steel Grey – dull and industrial looking - and the other options (Jet Black, Mocha Brown, Rosso Red or a vibrant white) are similarly stark. Some softer choices would be welcome. I suspect ours is going to my dad’s man-den rather than being allowed to stay with us!

However, all in all, this is a handy, reliable device that does everything it promises to. You can purchase the CouchCoaster safe in the knowledge that it can follow you anywhere in the house, and your drink won’t be moving an inch. RRP £19.99

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4.5 out of 5

Pros

Firm grip on different arm shapes & materials

Holds different cups/mugs/bottles safely

Removable centre for changeable size

Smooth feel

No odour

Cons

Unappealing colours