Marble is, of course, synonymous with elegance and luxury. And it has endless possibilities in myriad different settings. What’s more, it’s pretty easy to keep in tip-top condition as long as you follow a few basic rules to avoid hard-to-remove or built-up stains. And while you may not have previously considered fitting a shower in […]
Category Archives: stone cleaning
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Oct
Oct
As we’ve said previously, when you’re looking to revamp your bathroom or kitchen, picking the tiles and stone is a key decision. That’s because these choices will dictate much of the overall look and feel of the room. Marble and granite have been the traditional favourites for decades. But, right now, there could be a […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Countertop material with greatest return on investment
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Sep
Sep
One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make if you’re renovating or fitting a new kitchen or bathroom is which worktop material to use. That’s because this can make a significant difference to the value of your property, It also contributes to the overall look and feel of these rooms. But which natural […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Limestone, stone cleaning, Worktop
The practicalities of using limestone outdoors
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Sep
Sep
At this time of year, thoughts inevitably turn to outdoor living. And there’s been a definite trend towards stone flooring which flows seamlessly from indoors to outside, to create an al fresco living or cooking area. Clearly, the material you use for a project like this has to be strong enough to withstand the elements. […]
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Sep
Sep
There are numerous benefits to using granite as a material for kitchen or bathroom units. This stuff is seriously resistant to chipping and scratching. It’s also relatively affordable and easy to clean and maintain. And it handles stains, moisture and heat well. So it’s good to have in high-traffic areas. Equally, it adds value to […]
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Sep
Sep
While just over a fifth of us admit experiencing arachnophobia, or fear of spiders, you don’t have to be an extreme sufferer to not want these insects in your home. When it comes to keeping the little blighters out of your kitchen, it’s a good idea to give chemical deterrents a swerve, especially if you’re […]
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Jun
Jun
Hardwearing, low-maintenance limestone gives a fantastic finish to a floor. You can also have a rich variety of colours, textures and finishes. But it does need to be sealed post-fitting, just as many other natural materials do. And that’s because it’s a sedimentary rock, mainly comprising calcium carbonate. It’s also naturally porous. So applying a […]
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May
May
When it comes to keeping marble worktops in tip-top condition, prevention is always better than cure. And we’ve written before about the importance of using the right products for marble cleaning, stain removal and so on. Plus we’ve discussed marble sealing and the need to mop up any spillages as soon as they occur. What’s […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning
Charity says stone worktop ban ‘won’t save lives’
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May
May
The British Occupational Hygiene Society is a scientific charity which promotes workplace health. Now it says the UK should not follow Australia’s example of banning engineered stone countertops. Instead, it insists it’s possible to ‘manage out’ the potential dangers of silicosis from quartz and so on. Australia is the first country to ban the manufacture, […]
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May
May
Thames Water says that more than 60% of us in the UK live in areas where the water is hard. And that includes London and Kent (among other areas), due to their limestone and chalk geology. Essentially, hard water means high levels of magnesium and calcium compounds, which cause limescale. Granite is comparatively impervious, and […]