Deep Clean
Takes 1 hour and dries in 1 day
cat urine
Extract, shampoo with perfume
Stains only
Eliminate halos
Sofa & Mattress (23 sec.)
Carpet & Rugs
Others interventions
Already tried but not working?
Does the grandmother’s recipe work ?According to our experiences in the field as well as feedback from our customers, the use of baking soda and/or vinegar is not recommended for stains and odours on fabric sofas, as they often become larger and the stains become more visible and unpleasant to see.
Why does the stain get bigger instead of smaller ?
It is not advisable to clean only the stained area, as a colour difference will be seen in the form of a halo on your chair compared to the untreated area. It is important to widen the cleaning area, e.g. the entire seat, backrest or armrest of your chair.
How do I remove the stain/odour from my sofa ?
The cleaning technique differs according to the type of stain on your sofa as well as the material of which the fabric is made. According to our expertise, it is advisable to use injection-extraction and not to use the steam technique because the heat damages the fabric, especially cotton, wool and mixed fabrics.
How to remove cat pee or cigarette smell ?
If the sofa has removable covers, it is better to treat the foam with the injection-extraction method because sometimes even if you wash the covers the smell remains.
Are there any risks if I do it myself ?
There is no such thing as zero risk, but based on our previous experience, we have listed a few mistakes to avoid.
I pay, but what if the jobs don’t go away ?
If you are not sure if the job will go or not, we offer to do a test run for our clients and this costs our 35 Euro travel fee.
Please feel free to share your experiences and remarks with us?
1) Injection-extraction technique
2) Lemon fabric shampoo
3) The electric brush
4) Sofa shampooer
Here are some mistakes to avoid
The majority of stains and odours are removed but under certain conditions some odours and stains are only partially removed
1) Stains :
1.1) Old coffee or blood stains or oil stains could be partially removed
1.2) The type of fabric is naturally impermeable, shampoo could not penetrate fabric
1.3) The fabric is very old or antique or sensitive to rubbing
2) Cat pee smell
If the pee touches the moss or the wood and the sofa is not removable then it will not come off completely except after a few months and after shampooing several times and adding a deodorizer.
3) Cigarette smell
If the fabric sofa has been exposed to cigarettes/tobacco for several years, then a single deep cleaning will reduce the smell but not completely, so it needs several cleanings (between 2 to 4).
4) Odour Acidity vomit
5) Other stains and odours
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Not tried yet ?
1) Grandma’s recipes found on the internet
80% of our customers contact us because the stains have become larger and more extensive due to the application of commercial recipes found on the internet (bicarnonate and vinegar) which are not suitable for the fabric sofa.
2) Stain removers for white fabrics
Some types of stain removers could change the colour of your sofa and become unrecoverable. Many customers contact us but sometimes too late and difficult to recover.
3) Steam cleaner requested but not effective
It is used to remove dust mites, but not effective for the big cleaning of a sofa of several years with stains.
4) Other mistakes to avoid
We have listed a few mistakes to avoid, based on feedback from our customers and our experiences in the field.
Would you like to share your experiences and remarks with us?1) Les recettes grand-mère trouvées sur internet
According to our previous experiences and testing of different techniques we use the injection-extraction with electric brush for all kind of stains and odours on armchairs
we use the steam cleaner only for people allergic to dust mites who have a very clean sofa.
In our experience most stains and odours are removed except under certain conditions:
Some stains from coffee, oil, hair freeze, wine, cat pee smell could be partially removed.
The fabric of the sofa is naturally waterproof, shampoo could not penetrate the fabric and water remains on the surface.
The fabric is very old or antique or sensitive to rubbing.
How to protect yourself against stains ?
1) Textile waterproofing:
It is a spray applied on all the contact points of the sofa (the seat, the armrest, the headrest, the footrest, the backrest, the back is often not in contact) and lasts between 1 and 2 years.
1.1) Which product to choose:
On the Belgian or French market, there are some quality products but they are expensive,
1.2) How many bottles do you need for a 2-seater corner sofa and a chaise longue ?
3 bottles of 500 ml each will do for the seat and armrest and backrest (contact points) but if the fabric of your sofa contains small knots and holes then you need a 4th bottle, but the price is not cheap and could easily cost between 80eur and 150 eur
1.3) Protection warranty
Between 1 and 2 years depending on the use and contact with the sofa.
1.4) Is the textile waterproofing effective:
Some fabrics are not favourable or require several bottles, but generally the choice of product and the way it is applied gives a satisfactory result
1.5) How to test the effectiveness
After applying the waterproofing, wait for 2 days then:
Take a glass of water and pour a few drops of water on the sofa, if most of the water remains on the sofa and does not penetrate the fabric then it is effective but repeat the operation every 3 months to see how long it lasts.
2) Fabric covers
These are often applied by our customers but some do not prefer them as they take away from the original look of the sofa and require more strength and time to apply.
problems Resolved
To give the sofa a new look and to revive its colour we use the injection-extraction technique
The drying time is 1.5 days and a good result is guaranteed
The result according to our experiences
Odour will sometimes leave at 100% and sometimes at 80%.
How to proceed ?
If the sofa has a removable cover then clean the cover and the affected part of the foam, otherwise just the cover
If cat pee touches the structure of the sofa (wood), it is better to polish part of the wood.
If the sofa is removable then clean the seat and cushion covers either in a washing machine (low temperature but read the label first) or in a dry cleaner and if the smell persists then it is better to call in a professional to treat the moss as the water if it penetrates the moss too much could get stuck and develop shampoos after a few weeks.
It is not advisable to use the grandmother’s recipes found on the internet (white vinegar, sodium bicarbonate, essential oils).
According to our experience and the feedback of all our customers, these recipes are not effective and they allow the pee to get inside the chair and touch the moss or the wood and complicate the vacuuming task.
We pay great attention to cat pee because it requires several layers of cleaning and vacuuming and the result is satisfactory.
The first step in the treatment of cat pee is to identify the perimeter of the pee and the areas of pee to focus on, then shampooing and vacuuming and finally lemon scenting. Sometimes the odour will not be 100% gone if the pee touches the wood or foam of the sofa which is not removable, but a method of cat pee cleaning exists to eliminate the majority of the odour.
Injection-extraction technique
Electric brushing
1) Stained sofa
Bottle milk, water, juice, feet, jeans, varnish, slim, futres, bic, etc)
2) Sofa stained by pets
Dog hair, dirt, pee, smell, grease
3) Cigarette smell after buying second hand and need disinfection
Needs several layers of deep cleaning and disinfection
More than 80% of our clients try the grandmother’s recipe without result
Use the Injection-Extraction Technique, taking into account errors and risks
Widen the cleaning perimeter to avoid stains
The majority of our customers try to remove stains from their sofa by googling how to clean the chair and then apply the grandmother’s recipes such as white vinegar, baking soda, etc.
Unfortunately the recipe makes the situation worse and forms larger stains after a few hours and unpleasant to see especially if the colour of the sofa is light, here is how we proceeded to remove stains and stains from the sofa
The acidity of the vomit is eliminated with proper shampooing and deodorization, the most suitable technique is injection-extraction.
Sometimes the odour may remain for a while, in which case the foam must be removed if the sofa is removable, otherwise it is necessary to do several cleanings and deodorization (+/- 3 local cleanings).
How to remove the smell of smoke from a sofa?
A thorough cleaning and with several layers of lemon scented shampoo, sometimes a second cleaning after 2 weeks is recommended.
Will the insurance company pay for the intervention ?
Most of our customers are reimbursed by their insurance company, just send them a quote and see the clauses of the contract (the risk covered, amount of excess, etc.)
Disinfection recommended because of unclean water sources and components
Complete or partial shampooing of the sofa
Radiator water stain sometimes partially removed
Quick quote for your insurer
The source of water from a radiator leak or flood is often accompanied by micro-organisms that are harmful to health, and it leaves traces on your carpet or sofa that are difficult to remove, but a good cleaning and disinfection seems necessary. Sometimes water gets inside the sofa from the underside of the sofa, in which case the sofa must be tilted or turned over depending on its weight and condition, then the piece of fabric fixed often by aggravators must be removed and disinfected with a nebulizer.
Contact your insurance company to find out about reimbursement.
At least 2 days before moving out
Drying takes 1.5 days
Recommended packing
During the move it has already happened that the sofa is affected by black stains and water from the washing machine if placed next to it, think of packing the armchair well to avoid cleaning costs.
Suction first without injection-extraction
Shampooing with injection-extraction
Dusting, small paint spots using electric brushing,
Cleaning at least 2 days before removal
Drying takes 1.5 days
Protect the sofa during the move
The customer contacted us because after buying a new sofa, he had an eye ache and cough and noticed small bugs on the sofa, we intervened to clean the whole sofa with water and Bio fabric shampoo (injection-extraction machine) then re-cleaned with the steam cleaner to eliminate all the dust mites, the customer finally felt nothing after the cleaning.
NB: sometimes some sofas and mattresses contain bed bugs hidden inside, in this case it is essential to get rid of them so that they do not spread throughout the flat, you can call on pest control companies
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
9000 sofas cleaned



HappyGelssa team of 4 people (3 women and 1 man) created in 2014 with 8 years experiences in upholstery cleaning (sofas, chairs, mattresses, carpets) works very hard to satisfy its customers.
HappyGelssa has treated almost all stains on sofas (cat pee, child pee, milk, juice, vomit, wine, varnish, chocolate, coffee, soil, radiator water leakage, musty and damp smell, mould, jeans colour, etc).
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PRICING
Between 95€ and 160€ in
Brussels
Few travel costs if
out of Brussels
Clients all over Belgium (Flanders, Liège, Mons, Namur, Charlerois..).Often close or in the same town.You only
have to wait 1 or 2 weeks to benefit from free travel expenses. for utside Brussels.
guaranteed results
Free test of a part of the sofa during the intervention (stains, shine, waterproofing).
Post-cleaning follow-up of the final result of the entire sofa via the customer feedback form.
Cleaning PROCeSS
Steam cleaner is appreciated by most of people but according to our experiences it is really not efficient , we use injection-extraction the best way to do a deep clean
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HOW DOES THE QUOTATION WORK ?
Via Whatsapp or Email in 10min
1.Once the photo and postcode are sent:
1.1 Identification of the real needs/problems of our clients:
Cat pee smell that disturbs, visual stains to be eliminated, deep cleaning, sofa changed its true colour, elimination of dust mites, compulsory disinfection due to water damage, etc.)

Sometimes our customers want to remove visually disturbing stains and don’t want to clean just the sofa.
Sometimes our customers want to remove mainly the smell of cat pee and do not want to clean the sofa to clean it.
1.2 Communication of relevant information
Drying time, expected result, partial or complete removal of stains or odours, total price to be paid without hidden costs, etc.).
2.Sending of quick quotations in pdf format by whatsapp and Email.
3. Make an appointment taking into account the availability of our customers
Questions/Réponses
Intervention time
between 45min and 90min
Deadlines for intervention
3 days in advance
Location of intervention
All Belgium
Sofa drying
1 day
Certified Products
Ecolab & Karcher pour tissu ( bébés, pers. enceintes, allergiques)
Removal of stains
Most will disappear except some partially: Oil, Blood
Cleaning Techniques
Injection-extraction
Material weight 14Kg
Team of 2 women
Quick quotes & appointments even in the evening
Devis en moins de 2 heures Par Whatsapp (photo +code postal)
Payement & receipt
Bancontact, Cash after the intervention Receipt/invoice by email, whatsapp
From 95€
Follow-up & Advice
Your comments, satisfaction and questions after our intervention
insured against all risks?
Oui chez PV contre tout risque
All Belgium
Brussels, Wallonia, Flemish and Walloon Brabant, Flanders
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SOFA CLEANING BY REGION
We intervene every day in all the communes of Brussels, mainly :
Uccle, Ixelles, Anderlecht, Forest, Saint-Gilles, Etterbeek, Watermael Boits-Fort, Woluwe Saint-Lambert, Woluwe Saint-pierre, Auderghem Brussels, Molenbeek Saint-Jean, evere, Schaerbeek, Jette, Berchem Saint-Agathe, Gansoren, Laeken
We also travel to Wallonia, especially to Liège, Mons and Namur to clean sofas and mattresses:
Charlerois , Liège, Mons,
Antwerpen, Gand,
We have started sofa and mattress cleaning in Paris and île de France From January 2023