Even a well-looked-after stone floor needs more than a mop. Day-to-day cleaning deals with the surface – an annual professional clean deals with everything the mop can’t reach. Here’s what it does for your floor.
What an annual clean does
Lifts the dirt a mop leaves behind
Over a year, fine grit and cleaning residue settle into the stone’s pores, texture and grout lines. A professional deep clean draws it out and brings back the stone’s natural colour.
Protects the seal
Sealers wear away gradually, starting in walkways and doorways. An annual visit is the right time to check the seal and top it up before stains get a chance to soak in.
Stops wear turning into damage
Grit acts like sandpaper underfoot. Removing it regularly, and dealing with light scratches early, makes it far less likely your floor will need a full restoration later.
Catches problems early
Loose grout, the first signs of etching, a stain starting to set – they’re all quicker and cheaper to sort out when they’re spotted early.
Keeps the finish even
Whether your floor is honed, polished or tumbled, an annual clean keeps the finish consistent across the whole room – rather than dull in the walkways and bright in the corners.
Looking after it between visits
- Sweep or vacuum regularly – use a soft brush, or a vacuum with the beater bar switched off.
- Damp mop with a pH-neutral stone cleaner – never vinegar, lemon or bathroom sprays.
- Use entrance mats to stop grit coming in on shoes.
- Wipe spills quickly – especially wine, fruit juice and anything acidic.
- Fit felt pads to chair and table legs.
Is it worth it?
For most homes, a yearly clean costs far less than the restoration a neglected floor eventually needs – and your floor looks its best all year round, not just after a big job. If you’d like, we can book it in as a regular maintenance visit so it’s one less thing to remember. More about our stone floor cleaning, polishing and restoration service.
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