Pilling is not dirt, and cleaning will not remove it — the fuzz has to be sheared off. Why sofas pill, where it shows up first, what de-pilling (fabric shaving) can and cannot do, and real before-and-after photos from NYC jobs.

Pet hair gets trapped deep in sofa fabric — and regular vacuuming can't always reach it. Learn how professional multi-step removal works and what results to realistically expect.