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Guides for caring for your upholstery
Guides reviewed by the team with one rule: protect the fabric rather than promise results. No miracle recipes or product mixes; instead, explanations of why things happen and when it's best to stop.
Tool
Sofa stain guide: what to do depending on the fabric
Free tool: choose fabric, stain and care-label code and we tell you what to do first, what to avoid and when to stop. No tricks that ruin the upholstery.
Printable resource
Upholstery maintenance checklist for holiday rentals
Printable list for holiday-let managers: what to check on sofas, mattresses and chairs between stays, what to note down and when to schedule a clean.
Updated 14/10/2026 · Reviewed by Equipo SofaSpa
Drying and care
How long does a sofa take to dry after cleaning?
There is no universal figure: a sofa's drying time depends on the fabric, the water used, humidity, ventilation and the padding. How to speed it up without damage.
Updated 14/10/2026 · Reviewed by Equipo SofaSpa
Cleaning at home
How to clean a fabric sofa without ruining it
Safe steps for cleaning a fabric sofa at home: label, test on a hidden area, little water, no rubbing. What to avoid and when to stop and ask for help.
Updated 14/10/2026 · Reviewed by Equipo SofaSpa
Glossary
Fabric and care symbols guide for upholstery
What the W, S, WS and X codes on your sofa's label mean and how each fabric behaves: polyester, microfibre, linen, velvet, chenille, leather.
Updated 14/10/2026 · Reviewed by Equipo SofaSpa
Mattresses
Cleaning a mattress: what you can do at home and when to ask for help
How to clean a mattress at home without soaking it: vacuuming, fresh stains, airing and protectors. What not to do with memory foam and when to ask for help.
Updated 14/10/2026 · Reviewed by Equipo SofaSpa
Odours in upholstery
How to get odours out of a sofa: pets, damp and first steps
Pet urine, damp or dog smell in the sofa: what to do first, common mistakes and when the odour is coming from the padding. No tricks that make the fabric worse.
Updated 14/10/2026 · Reviewed by Equipo SofaSpa
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