Only the bottom of my sofa was in floodwater. Can it be saved?

The visible waterline does not establish that the upholstery and padding are cleanable. CDC advises discarding items that cannot be cleaned and dried promptly, including upholstered furniture. Have a qualified contents specialist distinguish contaminated soft materials from potentially repairable parts before spending on restoration. FEMA's flood training calls for considering water type and exposure instead of automatically replacing every item. A fabric surface that feels dry does not, by itself, establish that the whole sofa is ready to use.