Today we are going to give you 5 precious tips for you to waterproof your sofa at home with professional quality. This tip also applies to upholstered armchairs, car seats and mattresses. The Ecotextil waterproofing agent is ideal for this application and it is this product that we are going to recommend because it is the only one in Brazil that has no smell, no color, is not toxic, is not flammable. Do not put any product inside your home. Ecotextil, if compared to a glass of water, it is impossible to identify the degree of purity of the product. So enough talk and hands on work:
TIP 1
Throw a droplet of water on the sofa to check that it is not already waterproofed. If the droplet comes in, let's go ahead. If the sofa is already waterproofed, it is useless to throw waterproofing on the already waterproofed fabric. It will repel the liquid. If it is waterproofed in just a few places, do a thorough cleaning and do not forget to completely remove any chemical residue. 
TIP 2
If the sofa is new, try to sit on all parts of the seat to work the foam a little and move the fibers of the fabric a little. This will help a lot in the durability of the waterproofing protection. The fabric of a new sofa needs to work its elasticity before receiving the Ecotextil waterproofing application.
TIP 3
The couch needs to be clean. If you have a vacuum cleaner, vacuum the dust over the entire surface of the sofa. If possible, wipe with a slightly damp cloth to remove dirt. If you don't have a vacuum cleaner, use a duster and damp cloths to remove dust and dirt. Thus, the waterproofing will protect the fabric and not the dirt! Your protection will last longer!
TIP 4
Apply only if the sofa is completely dry. During application, spray Ecotextil waterproofing spray over the entire surface. We recommend doing the “tic-tac-toe”, starting from top to bottom and then from left to right. On linen and chenille fabrics make a third application. You don't have to take long breaks. If it is suede, suede or velvet fabric, use a wheel to spread and even the product on the fabric. This is because suede, suede, velvet have a characteristic down on the fabric that needs to receive product on all sides. If we throw the product and the fluff is hanging on one side, it is possible that the other side is not protected. With the wheel, spreading the product on the surface this is resolved. You can reinforce the seats and armrests, these are the points most subject to liquid impacts.
TIP 5
Insulate the piece so that no one gets in contact until it dries. Leaning on the sofa while the waterproofing is drying will cause the piece to lose part of the protection that was deposited on it. Never apply less than the indicated performance.
After these tips, you are ready to be a professional! Click here to start waterproofing sofas, armchairs like a professional! And if you want even more protection, don't forget to use the waterproofing Ecotextil.