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Real cases, before and after

Finished jobs, told step by step, with the photos exactly as they came off the phone.

Real case: a tufted corner sofa with a well-used chaise longue

A light tufted corner sofa with the chaise longue marked by daily use. How to clean between the buttons, how long i…

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Real case: a mattress with yellow stains, what came out and what stayed

A mattress with old yellow stains: what professional cleaning removed, what stayed and why. Real photos, no filters…

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Real case: two light fabric chairs, before and after

Two light fabric dining chairs with the seat marked by daily use. How the injection-extraction cleaning went, what …

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Real case: light modular sofa with water rings

Two light-fabric modular sofas in Porto with water rings on the seats and arms. How they were cleaned, the result i…

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Real case: six-month-old graffiti on a garage door

Graffiti more than six months old on a garage door: paint removed, surface polished and sealed with anti-graffiti v…

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Real case: oil spilled in a garage space

Oil spilled and covered with absorbent powder in a garage space in Porto: we removed the oil and powder, contained …

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Guides and prices

Office carpet: when and how to clean it without stopping work

Office carpet collects dust, coffee stains and odour. How often to clean it, what the team can do and how much prof…

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How long does a sofa take to dry after cleaning

After extraction cleaning a sofa dries in 2 to 6 hours. What makes it dry faster, when you can sit on it and why a …

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Blood stain on the mattress: what to do and what never to do

Blood comes out of a mattress best if you act fast and use cold water. What to do at home, the mistakes that set th…

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Wool rug: how to clean it without damaging the fibres

Wool is tough but sensitive to hot water, rubbing and harsh products. How to care for a wool rug at home and how pr…

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Sofa that smells of dog or cat: how to get rid of it for good

The pet smell stays in the sofa because of hair, skin and saliva in the fabric. What works at home, what only masks…

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Wine or coffee stain on the rug: what to do in the first minutes

Wine or coffee spilled on the rug: what to do at once, what never to do and when injection-extraction cleaning solv…

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Velvet or microfibre sofa: how to clean it without marking the fabric

Velvet and microfibre mark with water and rubbing. How to clean day to day, what to avoid and how professional clea…

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Upholstered restaurant and café chairs: cleaning without closing

Upholstered restaurant and café chairs get dirty fast. How to plan the cleaning on your day off, how long they take…

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Green algae on stone and granite: how to remove it without damage

Why green algae grows on stone, granite and Portuguese pavement, what to use at home without acid and when a profes…

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Urine smell comes back once the sofa is dry? Why it happens and what to do

The urine smell comes back when the sofa dries because the urine stayed in the foam. What to do at home, what to av…

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Bins in a condominium: washing and disinfection

How to keep a condominium's rubbish bins free of smell and flies: how often to wash them, what disinfection include…

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Green or mouldy wall: why wash it before winter

Walls and fences turn green and black with the rain. Why washing in autumn pays off, what to do at home, what to av…

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How much does window cleaning cost in Porto?

Glass and window cleaning in Greater Porto from €6 per m² of glass, €45 minimum, guide price. Price examples and ho…

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How much does lawn mowing cost in Porto?

Lawn mowing for houses and condominiums in Greater Porto from €0.8 per m², €45 minimum, guide price. Examples for 5…

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How much does IKEA furniture assembly cost in Porto?

IKEA and similar furniture assembled in your home in Greater Porto from €40 per item, guide price. Send the list or…

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How much does facade washing cost in Porto? Price per m²

Facade washing in Greater Porto from €7/m², depending on how dirty it is, with a €120 minimum. Guide price, example…

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How much does cleaning upholstered chairs and armchairs cost in Porto?

Cleaning upholstered dining chairs and armchairs at home in Porto costs €20 per piece, guide price. Examples for 4,…

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How to wash an apartment balcony without soaking the neighbour below

How to wash an apartment balcony without water dripping onto the neighbour below: little water, a mop, a clear drai…

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Smelly rubbish bin: how to wash it at home and when to call someone

How to wash a rubbish bin at home and get rid of the smell, prevent maggots and flies in summer, and when professio…

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Child's mattress: how to clean wee, milk and vomit without harsh chemicals

How to clean a child's mattress after wee, milk or vomit, what never to use on a child's mattress, and when to do a…

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Sofa smelling damp or musty: why it happens in winter and how to fix it

Why a sofa starts smelling damp or musty in the Porto winter, what helps at home, what makes it worse and when the …

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Holiday rentals in Porto: cleaning sofas, mattresses and rugs between guests

For holiday rental hosts in Porto and Gaia: how often to clean sofas, mattresses and rugs, what guests notice in re…

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Condominiums: how to get common-area washing approved (quote, meeting, invoice)

Guide for building managers and owners in Greater Porto: which common areas to wash, how to get a formal quote, tak…

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Restaurants and terraces: washing the paving, the grease and the bins

For cafés and restaurants in Greater Porto: how to wash the terrace, remove grease from paving and clean bins, how …

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Home pressure washer or professional? When each one pays off

Is a pressure washer worth buying for your patio? What it does well, where it causes damage (cobblestone, wood, ren…

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Painting the facade or wall? Why you wash it first (and how)

Paint over green algae, soot or dust peels quickly. Why a facade or wall is washed before painting, how long to wai…

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Is sofa fabric protection worth it? Who it suits and what to expect

What sofa fabric protection does, who it suits (children, pets, light fabric), what it does not do, and why it is o…

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Moving house: what to clean when leaving or moving into a rental

Cleaning checklist for leaving or moving into a rented home in Greater Porto: sofas, mattresses, rugs and terrace. …

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How much does mattress cleaning cost in Porto? Price and what is included

In-home mattress cleaning in Porto costs €30, guide price. What it includes (dust mites, sweat, stains), how long i…

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How much does rug or carpet cleaning cost in Porto? Price per m²

In-home rug, carpet and fitted carpet cleaning in Porto costs from €10 per m² (€35 minimum). Price examples by size…

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How to clean a fabric sofa at home (and when it is not worth it)

How to clean a fabric sofa at home: vacuuming, fresh stains, the label code and the mistakes that ruin upholstery. …

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Before the rains: the autumn checklist for your home in Greater Porto

What to clean in October, before the rains in Greater Porto: roof, terrace, patio, facade and bins. Why now, what h…

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How Much Does It Cost to Clean a Sofa in Porto? 2026 Prices

Real 2026 prices for sofa cleaning in Porto and Gaia: 2 and 3 seat sofas, corner sofas, chairs, mattresses and rugs…

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How Often Should You Clean a Mattress (and Why Dust Mites Matter)

A mattress builds up dust mites, dead skin and moisture with daily use. See how often to clean it and how professio…

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How much does it cost to pressure wash a patio in Porto/Gaia? (real 2026 prices)

Real 2026 prices for high-pressure washing of patios and paving in Greater Porto: per m², concrete examples and wha…

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Moss on the roof: why it destroys tiles and when to clean it

Cracked tiles and leaks start with moss. Warning signs, the best time to clean and the price in Greater Porto: from…

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Portuguese pavement: why it must NEVER be washed with acid

Acid ruins Portuguese pavement limestone for good. Which product and pressure to use, and why neutral pH works. Gui…

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Selling or renting? Why washing the facade adds value to the property

A clean facade changes the first impression and perceived value of a house in Greater Porto. When it pays off, when…

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Slippery terrace and balcony in winter: how to prevent falls

Green algae make terraces and balconies dangerously slippery in the rain. How to prevent falls, especially with chi…

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Condominiums: garage and bin cleaning, responsibility and cost

Condominium garages and bins: who is responsible, how often to clean and how much it costs in Greater Porto. A guid…

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Wooden decking: how to wash it without damage (and when to apply oil)

Pressure washing wooden decking without raising the fibres: gentle mode, along the grain and when to apply oil. A p…

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Graffiti on your wall: what to do (and what never to do)

Removing graffiti without staining the wall: why speed matters, what not to use and when anti-graffiti treatment pa…

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Before summer: the exterior cleaning checklist for your home

What to wash before summer in Greater Porto: patio, facade, roof, terrace, walls and bins. A practical checklist to…

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