What to Do When a Child Stains the Sofa

What is the problem?

The 'rub harder' approach often pushes marker or juice pigment deeper, and heat only fuses play dough or gum further into the fabric.

The solution

Identify the stain type → the right first step → extraction (1 €/tab) with the Puzzi 10/1 → drying.

How does it work?

1. Juice, food: blot dry, don't rub, then cool water in dabs.
2. Marker: test an alcohol-based cleaner on an unseen spot before using it on the stain.
3. Play dough or gum: freeze with an ice cube, then carefully peel off.
4. In all cases — no hard rubbing and no hot water.
5. For any remaining mark — Puzzi 10/1 extraction on that specific area.

Why Puzzis.lt?

What not to do

• Rub hard to make it 'come out faster'
• Use a solvent without testing it on an unseen spot first
• Warm up play dough or gum to remove it faster
• Scold the child instead of dealing with the stain

When Puzzi, when a service

One fresh stain on a fabric sofa — the Puzzi 10/1 rental (15 €/day or 25 €) with the right chemical usually handles it well.

Several different stains at once, or an expensive light-coloured sofa — it's smarter to plan one service visit for all of them, call 062 110 999.

Practical tips

• Different stains need a different first step.
• Always test the solvent on an unseen spot first.
• Clean several stains in one session, not on separate days.

Which tool fits?

Related pages

• What to do when… (hub)
• Kids’ stains on a sofa
• Carpet cleaner rental
• Professional cleaning service