By definition, a kitchen is a food preparation area. And, where you find food, there will also be bacteria. What’s more, a kitchen can breed bacteria even if the food in question isn’t rotten. If you leave items that should be kept in the fridge at room temperature for more than a couple of hours, […]
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You may not previously have considered having natural stone in your bathroom. But it can work wonders in terms of bringing the beauty of the outside world indoors. This stuff’s unique colours, textures and patterns create an ambience of tranquility and elegance. So in many ways it’s the ideal choice for this key area of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) has made an Instagram reel about how, of all things, she brews up a refreshing cup of ginger tea. But it wasn’t her beverage-making skills that attracted attention. Instead, it was her kitchen surfaces, which looked rather, shall we say, lived-in. Based on the evidence of the clip, […]
Few materials give your home a more luxuriously elegant feel than marble. And there are myriad ways you can incorporate this material into your home. So as well as bathrooms, floors and kitchen worktops, for example, you can have a marble staircase to make an instant statement and create an eye-catching centrepiece. After all, this […]
Marble tiles do more than just look gorgeous when you use them in flooring. This stone is hardwearing, and has great insulating properties. Here, we offer some advice on keeping your marble-based floors looking amazing for longer. <h3>Yellowing of marble floor tiles – why does this happen?</h3> Iron, which can occur naturally in marble, is […]
Thanks to its timeless style and elegance, combined with durability and practicality, marble remains a popular choice for everything from bathroom vanities to kitchen worktops and floor tiles. This gorgeous stone is also water-resistant, resists changes in temperature and is, broadly speaking, pretty easy to look after. But marble cleaning is always something people ask […]