Cleaning Tricks for Your Sofa: Secrets that Really Work

An unexpected event with a glass of wine? Odors that don't go away? Pet hair everywhere? At EstilSofá we have compiled the best cleaning secrets updated to 2026 fabrics.

1. The Pot Lid Trick (Express Deep Cleaning)

The viral trick that really works to disinfect without soaking.

What you need

• A dishwasher tablet (or neutral soap)
• Hot water
• A microfiber cloth
• The lid of a pot

Steps

• Dissolve the soap in hot water.
• Soak the cloth and wring it out well.
• Wrap the pot lid with the cloth.
• Hold the lid by the handle and scrub the entire sofa. The uniform pressure drags the dirt out.

2. Goodbye to pet hair with rubber gloves

If your vacuum cleaner can't handle stubborn hairs:

• The secret: Put on a pair of rubber washing-up gloves (typical latex) and dampen them slightly.
• Action: Swipe your hand over the sofa. Static electricity will make the hairs clump into easy-to-remove balls.

3. Eliminate humidity odor with Baking Soda and Lavender

Valencia has a lot of humidity, and sofas trap that "musty" smell.

• Mix baking soda with a few drops of lavender essential oil or lemon.
• Sprinkle over the dry sofa, let it act for 30 minutes and vacuum.

4. Ink stains: The milk trick

If the little ones have made a work of art on the sofa:

• Dampen a cloth with warm milk (not hot) and dab gently over the stain.
• The fat in the milk dissolves the ink without damaging the pigment. Then clean with a damp cloth.

EstilSofá Emergency Kit

• Hydrogen peroxide: Incredible for blood stains.
• Baby wipes: Perfect for urgent cleaning on fresh stains.
• White vinegar: The best natural disinfectant.

⚠️ Warning: If you have a fabric with Aquaclean technology, avoid chemical products and preferably use only water.