We offer the best deep clean for limestone floors?

Limestone is, by definition, a sedimentary rock consisting predominantly of calcium carbonate of which are formed from the skeletons of marine microorganisms and coral and is used as a building stone and in the manufacture of lime.  The most common colour is white but may be coloured by impurities.  The texture ranges from coarse to fine.  

Although limestone is used as a building stone, it is fairly soft material.  As such it can be easily scratched, damaged by heat, and etched by acidic substances.  Therefore, it is advisable to take care when cleaning the stone and get professional advice. 

Watch out for strong cleaning products as they could do more harm than good and strip the surface of the limestone.  

Care and prevention 

As limestone can be very expensive, you are going to want to take care of it.  Here are some tips to keep it in pristine condition.  Remember we don't want you to become obsessed with cleaning it, as who has the time for that, but consider this to be more preservation.

* As people and pets are the main culprits of moving dirt and dust around, ask them to remove their shoes.  (I know that part of that sentence might not be possible!) 
* If that's not possible, rugs and mats are useful as they'll help stop some dirt from being moved around to places you don't want it.
* As limestone is porous, any spills should be wiped up immediately to prevent staining.
* Be careful with the products used on limestone and never use generic tile products.
* Regularly sweep and keep a soft cloth handy for regular wiping down of counters.

On a recent job, the Art of Clean team had been called to a house in Cambridge to clean a limestone floor.  The floor in question, was in the hallway a very high traffic area.  The limestone was white and of course would show every piece of dirt and dust.

Our technicians first applied a cleaning solution and then used our cleaning machine to agitate  the solution.  The brushes on the machine makes sure it gets into all the groves and crevasses of the limestone floor.   Followed by a high pressure rinse and dirt removal.  After cleaning, we then sealed the limestone, which gives it a protective layer and will make it easier to keep clean.

Ground in dirt on a limestone floor

Limestone floor back to its original colour, dirt and dust removed

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

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Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

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Grout haze removal 

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet, Rug, Hardwood floor, Stone floor, Upholstery and Leather cleaning for domestic an commercial clients.

 For more information about our services contact the team on 01223 863632 or at www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.

Considerations when choosing Limestone floor tiles

Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcium carbonate or dolomite. From contemporary chic to rustic warmth, our range of limestone tiles has something for all interiors. You can choose from dozens of stones and finishes right across the colour spectrum, from light cream to brown, blue, grey and black.
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Limestone floor tiles can be a striking design feature to a room, with may colours to work with you can tailor your floor to create the atmosphere you wish to make.  However, there are some limitations to limestone and you may want to look past the aesthetics and take account of the practical aspects of limestone before you make your final decision.

When choosing your floor you must consider it as an investment.  The cheaper option may seem practical at the time however in the long run you want  a product that will last you a lifetime.  Being a natural product limestone varies and can be quite porous.  This can be an issue as over time they will wear and develop a patina.  Harder limestone will last longer which is why may reputable stone tile merchants will only provide hard limestone.  Be sure to ask before you buy.

Some other questions you will want to ask your stone provider before buy are:

• "Is this limestone suitable for flooring in a kitchen/bathroom/hallway" (insert as appropriate) - this will be important as each room will have different challenges for the tiles e.g. bathroom tiles will need to be able to handle regular hydration.
• Will my tiles all come from the same batch?  -  you will preferably want your tiles to come from the same batch else there may be colour variation if sources from different locations.
• Will my tiles be sealed? - Sealing will fill in the pours so that the stone does not absorb all that lands on it, making it easier to clean.

For professional limestone cleaning contact us about our services on 01223 863632 or at www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet, Rug, Hardwood floor, Stone floor, Upholstery and Leather cleaning for domestic an commercial clients.

Limestone and Travertine Cleaning, Polishing and Sealing

Here's a short video to show how we get Limestone and Travertine cleaned and polished to perfection!

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet, Rug, Hardwood floor, Stone floor, Upholstery and Leather cleaning.  For more information about our services contact the team on 01223 863632 or at www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.