If you’re thinking about manufactured or real stone for your floor, you can look forward to a smart-looking yet highly practical end result. You’ll also be adding character and value to your property. What’s more, it could cost you a lot less than you realised. But each material will have different benefits and drawbacks. Equally, […]
Category Archives: Floor Cleaning
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Oct
Oct
Stone flooring offers numerous possibilities, whether you go for a manufactured or natural product. Clearly, each material type has its drawbacks and benefits. But real stone flooring looks stunning while being strongly practical. Equally, it adds character plus value to your property. What’s more, stone floors are more cost-effective than you may have realised. But […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Marble cleaning and baking soda: do they go together?
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Jul
Jul
People often ask us about whether they can clean marble with baking soda – so we thought we’d provide a brief overview here. The short answer is that you can use baking soda on most types of marbles. What’s more, there are various benefits to doing so, as we explain below. However, you do need […]
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May
May
Beautiful and long-lasting, granite has become a popular choice in many different properties. And, these days, that extends to flooring as well as countertops. Here’s our guide to cleaning your granite floor – it’s something we’re often asked about. Made up of quartz, mica and other minerals, silica-rich granite is typically red, grey, white or […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning, Worktop
Granite worktops and hot pans problems
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Apr
Apr
At RSC, we’re often asked about hot pots and pans and granite surfaces, so here we thought we’d look into this issue and the potential associated risks in a little more detail. The risks explained Wondering whether you can place a hot pan directly on a granite countertop from the hob? Essentially, you should understand […]
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Apr
Apr
Occasionally, a limestone floor can begin to crack for no apparent reason, even if it is a number of years old. Here, we offer a guide to what you can do – and cover some of the possible causes. Cracking means movement in your stone Limestone is very durable, and so it is unlikely that […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Limestone, stone cleaning, Worktop
Why pH levels matter when it comes to limestone cleaning
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Apr
Apr
The internet is awash with ‘cleaning hacks’ and tips recommending bicarb of soda, water and lemon, soda crystals or vinegar. And homemade cleaning products have a strong appeal. How pH levels affect limestone However, limestone is, of course, a natural stone. As such, it is particularly sensitive to highly acid and alkaline liquids. Lemon and […]
Floor Cleaning, Limestone, stone cleaning
Why limestone could be the perfect choice for flooring in your home
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Mar
Mar
Are you considering replacing the flooring in your home (or business premises) with a gorgeous natural stone? If so, one material you may not have considered immediately is limestone. Now, we know it may not have the glamour of marble, or always be as fashionable as granite. But here are some of the reasons why […]
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Mar
Mar
Marble is a natural material that can lend your home more than a touch of luxury. And there are more ways than you may have realised of incorporating this stunning stone into your home, from countertops to floors and bathrooms. What’s more, marble comes in a range of colours, from traditional black and white to […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Limestone, stone cleaning
How to shift soap scum from the limestone in your bathroom
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Jan
Jan
Lucky enough to have limestone tiles, countertops or flooring in your bathroom? There are a number of benefits to using this natural stone in this area of your home. It resists bacteria and mould, looks amazing and feels nice and soft underfoot. And, after all, it was good enough for the Pyramids of Giza. So […]