As we ease into high summer, it’s worth taking stock and considering this year’s most popular trends as far as the humble kitchen worktop is concerned. After all, countertops are essential elements in any kitchen – itself the most important room in the home. These items set the tone and feel for the whole space. […]
Category Archives: stone cleaning
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Jul
Jul
With its naturally luxurious appearance and elegant feel, marble instantly upgrades the look of any room. It’s easy to shape and cut due to its natural relative softness. And it stays cool as a surface, so is ideal for bakers when they’re rolling out dough and so on. For most people, staying on top of […]
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Jul
Jul
They’re attractive, highly durable and extremely practical. For example, they’re very heat-resistant. But limestone countertops are certainly not the cheapest thing to invest in for your kitchen. So could you save money by cutting and fitting limestone countertops yourself? Here, we take a look at the various pros and cons. Understand what you’re dealing with […]
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Jul
Jul
Renovating your whole kitchen or investing in new worktops? It’s definitely worth doing your research into the cost of granite countertops. This durable, classic material comes in an array of styles and finishes. And it’s more affordable than you may realise – especially when compared with other stones such as marble, or an engineered product […]
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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Jun
Jun
If you’ve just moved into a different property, congratulations on your new home! But while it’s exciting, it’s also likely to be an incredibly busy time. And if your new pad has a limestone floor, countertop or tiles which the previous owners haven’t looked after, it can seem quite the challenge. After all, you could […]
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Jun
Jun
If you’re wondering which granite finish would best suit you and your home, you’re not alone. And if you’ve decided to go for this beautiful natural stone in your kitchen, you’re lucky in that there are many different granite finishes from which to take your pick. Polished or rough? Most granite has a form of […]
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May
May
Gorgeous limestone comes in an array of colours and patterns. And, with the right maintenance and care, it can provide many years of pleasure. What’s more, it’s pretty cost-effective, especially when compared with alternative materials. Equally, it’s versatile enough to suit a variety of interior design styles. If you’re considering this attractive natural stone for […]
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May
May
The weather may have been variable to say the least, but it does seem that spring is at long last with us. And along with (hopefully) blue skies, flowers and Easter eggs, it is, of course, traditionally a season for deep cleaning. Declutter, dust parts of the house you didn’t know gathered dirt, and clean […]
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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 […]