My limestone kitchen floor looks dull even after mopping. Why?

It can be ground-in dirt, old product residue, or fine scratching in a soft stone. A deep clean shows which. If it is scratching, it needs honing rather than more mopping.

What should I use to clean stone floors between visits?

A pH-neutral cleaner made for natural stone, a well-wrung mop and a dry cloth afterwards. Avoid vinegar, lemon-based and limescale products, which can etch marble and some limestones. Check the product label and the manufacturer’s instructions for your type of stone.

Can you work in a rented flat?

Yes. Tell us who is responsible for the floor and the handover date, and we will see what fits and say honestly what is achievable.

SW6

Marble & Natural Stone Cleaning in Fulham

Stone cleaning for Fulham’s kitchens, bathrooms and hallways, covering limestone, travertine and marble in family homes and flats.

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Stone is less common in Fulham homes than carpet, but it does turn up: kitchen floors laid in limestone or travertine during extensions, bathroom floors and walls in marble or stone, and the occasional original hallway. Newer riverside apartments often have stone in the bathrooms too.

Limestone and travertine are softer and more porous than many people expect, which makes them prone to staining and dulling under daily family use. We identify the stone first, since the right products and approach depend on it.

Kitchens and extensions

A kitchen floor takes spills, grease, chair legs and wet shoes every day. Limestone and travertine show this as ground-in dirt in the surface and in any natural holes or grout lines, and they can look dull even after mopping.

A deep clean and re-seal often makes a visible difference. Honing is only needed where there is scratching or etching.

Bathrooms and rented flats

Bathroom stone meets limescale, soap residue and strong cleaning products, which can etch marble and some limestones.

If you manage or rent a flat with stone floors, tell us the timescale. We can say whether a clean and seal is enough, or whether something more would be needed before handover.

Our products and methods

We use carefully selected cleaning products and follow manufacturer instructions. Product suitability is checked according to the type of stone and the requirements of each property.

Getting a quote in Fulham

Send photos of the floor in daylight, plus a close-up of any dull or stained areas. We cover all of Fulham (SW6), from Parsons Green to Fulham Broadway and the riverside.

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Marble and stone cleaning in Fulham: questions

Travertine has natural holes and pits that collect dirt, so it needs a suitable cleaner and often re-sealing. Many travertine floors are filled during installation, but the filler can wear or discolour over time. We check the condition and tell you what is realistic.

For independent advice on choosing and caring for natural stone, see Stone Federation Great Britain, the UK trade association for natural stone.

Marble & Stone Cleaning in Other London Areas

Mayfair Pimlico Holland Park Kensington Chelsea Belgravia Notting Hill

Where we work

All of London, with detailed pages for the neighbourhoods on our areas page.

Monday–Saturday 9am – 6pm · Sunday 11am – 6pm

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