[header] How to protect furniture from cats [title] Use furniture covers. [step] If you're mainly concerned that your furniture will become dirty or hairy from your cat, cover it with slipcovers. You can purchase a slipcover for couches, chairs, or recliners in a variety of colors and fabrics. 
Choose a fabric that you can easily wipe clean or toss in the washing machine. [substeps] If you don't want to always keep a cover on the furniture, you can lay down a towel where your cat usually likes to rest.