At Longueville Carpet Cleaning, we specialise in professional carpet and upholstery cleaning across Peterborough, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. With years of experience cleaning delicate fabrics, removing stubborn stains, and restoring high-end furniture, we always tailor our cleaning methods to the specific material we’re working on. Every item is fully inspected before cleaning so we can choose the safest and most effective treatment process.
Today we completed a high-quality upholstery cleaning job in Nassington near Peterborough, restoring a beautiful piece of furniture that had suffered from heavy blue dye transfer from jeans.
The customer contacted us after noticing dark blue staining across their upholstery, caused by denim dye transferring onto the fabric over time. This is a common issue, especially with light-coloured cotton upholstery, but this particular piece was made by Plumbs and featured high-quality cotton fabric, meaning extra care was needed during the cleaning process.
The upholstery had significant blue staining from jeans, which had built up over time. Cotton fabrics can be particularly tricky to clean because they are delicate and can be prone to colour loss if treated incorrectly.
The customer was worried the stains were permanent and thought they may need to replace the furniture.
That’s where our professional upholstery cleaning service in Nassington and Peterborough came in.

To safely remove the dye transfer while protecting the delicate cotton fabric, we used a specialist three-step process:
We carefully treated the affected areas with a specialist dye remover designed to break down denim staining without damaging the upholstery fabric.
Next, we gently massaged the solution into the fibres using a soft drill brush, allowing the cleaning product to work deep into the cotton fabric while avoiding damage.
Finally, we rinsed and extracted the upholstery using the powerful Sapphire Scientific Upholstery Pro Tool fast-drying upholstery tool alongside the Airflex Storm extraction machine.
This combination allowed us to thoroughly rinse the fabric, remove contaminants, and significantly speed up drying times.
We successfully removed around 70% of the blue dye transfer, which was a fantastic result considering how severe the staining was and how delicate the cotton upholstery was.
While some staining remained due to the depth of the dye penetration, the furniture looked dramatically cleaner, fresher, and far more presentable.
The customer was extremely pleased with the improvement and happy they didn’t need to replace their furniture.
If you live in Nassington, Peterborough, or surrounding areas and need help with:
Our professional cleaning systems can restore your furniture safely and effectively.
If your sofa or upholstery has stains, dye transfer, or general wear and tear, get in touch today for professional upholstery cleaning in Nassington, Peterborough, and surrounding areas.
We specialise in restoring delicate fabrics and achieving the best possible results without damaging your furniture.

Velvet is one of the most delicate upholstery fabrics, and many cleaning companies will avoid it altogether due to the risk of damage, shrinkage, or pile distortion. At Longueville Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, we specialise in handling these high-risk fabrics safely.
This particular sofa had built-up soiling and general wear, but the real concern was the fabric itself.
Velvet and suede-style materials are:
Using the wrong technique can permanently damage the finish — which is why many cleaners simply refuse the job.

To safely clean the upholstery while protecting the delicate fibres, we used a controlled low-moisture, professional system:
We applied a specialist upholstery cleaning solution that safely breaks down dirt while maintaining the correct pH balance, reducing the risk of residue or damage.
Water temperature is critical with velvet. We used a carefully controlled 30-degree water temperature to avoid shrinking or damaging the fibres.
We then rinsed and extracted using the professional Sapphire Scientific Upholstery Pro Tool, paired with our powerful extraction system.
This allowed us to:
The green velvet sofa was successfully cleaned, with a noticeable improvement in:
Most importantly, the delicate velvet fibres were preserved with no damage or distortion.
Velvet and suede upholstery should never be treated like standard fabric sofas.
If you’re in Castor, Peterborough, or surrounding areas and need:
We provide safe, professional cleaning tailored to each fabric type.
If you have delicate upholstery that other companies won’t clean, get in touch with Longueville Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning today.
We specialise in cleaning high-end and sensitive fabrics using the correct methods, professional equipment, and years of experience to achieve the best possible results without risk.

Faux Suede Sofas & Heavily Soiled Lounge Carpet Restored Yesterday we completed a carpet and upholstery cleaning job on Fulbridge Road in Peterborough, where a customer booked us to clean two faux suede sofas and a heavily soiled lounge carpet. Over time, both the sofas and carpet had built up dirt from everyday use, food spills, and heavy foot traffic. The customer wanted their living room looking fresh again without replacing expensive furniture or flooring.
Cleaning faux suede furniture requires the correct products and techniques to avoid damaging the fabric.
Both sofas had:
Using specialist upholstery cleaning equipment, we carefully cleaned both faux suede sofas and restored the fabric’s appearance.
If you're searching for:
our service can help restore your furniture safely.
The lounge carpet was heavily soiled due to heavy foot traffic and general wear.
The carpet had:
To tackle this, we used our powerful van-mounted Airflex Storm carpet cleaning machine, which delivers far stronger extraction than many portable machines.
This allowed us to deep clean the carpet, remove embedded dirt, and significantly improve the overall appearance.
Many homeowners search for:
This type of professional equipment makes a huge difference when cleaning heavily soiled carpets.
Many customers try DIY carpet cleaning machines first, but they often lack the power needed for deep cleaning.
Our professional equipment:
We regularly provide:
for homes across Fulbridge Road and surrounding areas.
If your carpets or sofas need refreshing, contact us today for professional carpet and upholstery cleaning in Peterborough.
Before & After – Fulbridge Road, Peterborough
Yesterday we completed a full carpet and upholstery cleaning job on Fulbridge Road in Peterborough, restoring two heavily used faux suede sofas and a heavily soiled lounge carpet. Using our powerful Airflex Storm van-mounted system, we removed deep dirt, stains, and built-up grime—leaving the sofas refreshed and the lounge carpet looking dramatically cleaner. Another great result for a happy customer in Peterborough.