Granite worktops bring a number of benefits to your home. These include durability, low maintenance, an elegant look plus strong resistance to chipping, scratches and heat. What’s more, this beautiful natural stone is also an eco-friendly material. With so many advantages to them, you’ll be keen to look after your granite countertops well. And, sometimes, […]
Category Archives: stone cleaning
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Jun
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Long-lasting limestone has a classic visual appeal, plus it’s versatile and easy to maintain. So a floor in it can add significant value to your home. But, like anything else, it needs regular cleaning. The usual drill Clearly, limestone is quite a soft natural stone. And so dirt and small objects can damage it pretty […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Renovation ideas to kick-start your dream kitchen within your budget
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Jun
Jun
As we’ve often said, it’s the most important place in the house, and the heart of the home. But, after a while, even the smartest kitchen can start to look a tad tired. However, you don’t have to replace the whole room. Instead, try these budget-friendly ideas for refreshing this part of your home. That […]
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The practice of spring cleaning dates back to a time when open fires heated homes and there was minimal ventilation, so that heat didn’t escape. Inevitably, this created vast amounts of dust and soot. But as the weather warmed, a house would be opened up and the accumulated dirt cleaned. There are other traditions of […]
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A recent study shows that nearly half (44%) of UK adults feel envious of other people’s kitchens. Meanwhile, two-thirds admit their own is not the ‘dream’ space they’d love to have. Electrical appliance giant Beko commissioned the research. It found that almost one in five (18%) used their kitchen to entertain in. This means the […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning, Worktop
How to disinfect and polish a granite kitchen countertop
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May
It may (thankfully) already be a memory, but the Covid-19 pandemic has made everyone more conscious of hygiene, not least in the kitchen. Yet, viral diseases aside, keeping kitchen worktops in a condition so pristine that they’re clean enough to eat off is never a bad idea. Granite countertops typically come sealed. But that doesn’t […]
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Marble tiles add a huge dollop of elegance and luxury to any space. But, as with any other material, you may find it hard to keep the grouting spick and span in your bathroom or kitchen if you have marble tiling. And unsightly flecks of dirt can cling to this sealant. Meanwhile, some fitters use […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning
A marble sink doesn’t have to be an impossible dream
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Mar
Mar
The kitchen sink is the heart of the room that, in turn, is the heart of your home. So it’s worth choosing one that matches and enhances this space’s overall style and feel. Clearly, you’ll need to think about size, taps and more. But one of the key decisions to make if you’re replacing your […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
What are the biggest trends in kitchen design for 2023?
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Feb
Feb
The latest kitchen designs are aimed at creating gentler, more comfortable spaces, and at standing the test of time. There seems to be a stronger focus on natural materials, and colours which nature has inspired, such as sage green. At the same time, there’s a greater sense of kitchens as extra living spaces in which […]
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Limestone is a hugely popular material to use in homes and commercial settings. After all, it looks incredible. It’s durable and adds value plus a touch of luxury to any property. Chefs love it because its pale colour makes a good match for the stainless steel fixtures of professional kitchens. Plus, you can choose from […]