With the change of season, it is the perfect time to give new attention to your home — especially to your sofa. As one of the central pieces in the living room, the sofa accompanies the most important moments of daily life, and at Gato Preto we know it is also one of our best sellers.
Despite the high quality of our sofas, there are good practices that help preserve their appearance, comfort, and durability over time. Discover how to care for your sofa and ensure it stays like new for many years.
1. It starts with assembly: an essential step
Choosing the Gato Preto assembly service is the best way to ensure your sofa is installed correctly, following all technical recommendations.
Professional assembly:
- reduces the risk of damage or premature wear;
- ensures stability and safety;
- guarantees that the product is used according to specifications.
You can select this service at checkout. Learn more here > Shipping and Assembly
2. Waterproofing: invisible protection, lasting results
Waterproofing sofas and armchairs is one of the most effective services to protect your upholstery in daily life.
This treatment creates an invisible protective barrier that:
- reduces absorption of liquids and dirt;
- makes cleaning stains and spills easier;
- helps maintain the fabric’s original appearance longer.
Additionally, it includes an anti-mite action, contributing to a more hygienic environment — ideal for homes with children, pets, or people with allergies.
Learn more about this service here > Treatments
3. Practical daily cleaning
To keep your sofa always well cared for, it is important to adopt regular cleaning habits. Perform only light cleanings with a dry, soft cloth. You should not use water or vacuum cleaners, as they can damage the materials and compromise the product’s durability.
For deeper cleanings that are sometimes necessary, we recommend using the Premium Textile Cleaning Spray, which we have available, ideal for:
- sofas, mattresses, and other home textiles;
- effective stain removal;
- odor neutralization.
With quick drying and no residue, it is a practical, safe solution perfect for frequent use.
Find this product here > Cleaning Spray
4. Essential care to preserve your sofa
Small gestures make all the difference in your sofa’s durability:
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight to prevent fabric wear and fading;
- Do not place the sofa near heat sources (such as radiators);
- Avoid abrasive products like bleach, acetone, or solvents;
- Be careful with sharp objects that could tear or damage the surface.
5. Warranty extension: more security, more peace of mind
For greater protection, Gato Preto offers a warranty extension service for an additional 1 year beyond the legal period.
This service includes:
- repair, replacement, or refund in case of non-compliance;
- coverage of labor and necessary travel expenses;
- use of original parts in interventions.
If repair or replacement is not possible, a refund of the item’s value is guaranteed (limited to the purchase price).
Learn more about this service here > Warranty Extension
Caring for your sofa is caring for your home
Investing in good maintenance practices is the best way to extend your sofa’s lifespan and ensure your comfort over time.
At Gato Preto, besides quality sofas, we offer services and solutions designed to accompany your daily life — with more care, more durability, and more peace of mind.
All Gato Preto sofas are produced in Portugal, focusing on quality, detail, and more conscious production — discover more about our sofas made in Portugal.
Also learn how to choose the ideal model in our guide on how to choose the right sofa for your living room
We are improving our delivery times!
At Gato Preto, we are continuously working to improve your experience, including the optimization of delivery times for our sofas.
We currently have models with immediate delivery, ideal for those seeking speed without compromising design and comfort.
At the same time, we are strengthening processes and production to gradually reduce delivery times for the remaining models, including Made in Portugal sofas, which are made to order.
Our commitment is clear: deliver faster, with the same quality and attention to detail that defines Gato Preto.
