Tips & advice from the experts
We're the Frisse Gappies – and we love sharing what we know. Practical advice for tackling stains, grease marks, and odours yourself. For the bigger jobs, you know where to find us.
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Removing a blood stain from a sofa or mattress
A blood stain looks stubborn, but with cold water and the right order of steps it's often still removable — even if it's been there a while. Here's how to tackle it.
Removing an ink stain from sofa fabric: how to tackle it
A leaking pen, a dropped marker on the sofa — an ink stain is annoying, but with the right approach and speed it's often still fixable. Here's how to do it yourself.
Removing a make-up or foundation stain from sofa fabric
A foundation or make-up stain on the sofa stands out most on light-coloured upholstery — and contains both oil and pigment, so water alone won't cut it. Here's how to tackle it properly.
Checklist: a presentable office for client visits
Before a client or job candidate walks in, you want to be sure your office looks well cared for. This checklist helps you get the furniture in shape beforehand.
Office chair cleaning: taking workplace hygiene seriously
Office chairs are used by multiple colleagues every day and build up bacteria and dirt faster than you'd think. Here's how to handle it yourself — and when professional help makes more sense.
Keeping your waiting room fresh: how your practice, salon or venue always looks its best
A waiting room is often the first thing clients see — and the last piece of furniture to get cleaned. Here's how to keep waiting room sofas and chairs fresh, even with heavy, rotating use.
How often should an office clean its furniture?
Office chairs, sofas and waiting room seating see heavier use than furniture at home — more users, more wear. Here's a realistic cleaning schedule to follow.
Cleaning a suede sofa without damage: the right (dry) approach
Suede is water-sensitive: the wrong approach leaves permanent dark rings behind. With these dry techniques, you can safely get stains and dirt out yourself.
Leather sofa care and cleaning: keeping it supple and looking great
Leather needs a different approach than fabric — the wrong products can dry it out, discolour it, or even cause cracking. Here's how to clean and maintain a leather sofa the right way.
Getting pet urine stains and odour out of your couch or mattress
An accident from your dog or cat on the couch or mattress? Treating it quickly with the right products stops the smell from lingering. Here's how to tackle it yourself.
Getting dog and cat hair out of your couch: what actually works
Pet hair seems to stick to everything, especially fabric upholstery and rugs. With the right technique — and no expensive equipment — you can get your couch truly hair-free again.
Getting a coffee stain out of your couch or rug: the step-by-step plan
Just spilled coffee on the couch or rug? Coffee contains tannins that discolour fast if you wait too long. Here's how to tackle a fresh coffee stain yourself.
How to Get a Wine Stain Out of Your Couch: The Method That Actually Works
Spilled red wine on the sofa? Don't panic. With the right approach — and quick action — you can usually treat a fresh wine stain yourself. Here's our step-by-step guide.
How to Remove Grease Stains from Fabric Yourself
A greasy mark from food, hand cream, or motor oil on your favourite chair? Grease sinks fast into the fibres. With this approach from the professionals, you can get most of it out yourself.
How to Remove Bad Odours from Carpets and Rugs: The Complete Guide
Musty air, a pet smell, or just a stale odour that won't go away? Smells sit deeper than you'd think. Here's how to tackle it yourself — and when to call in help instead.
