How do I know whether my marble needs cleaning or polishing?

If it looks dull straight after mopping, the dullness is probably etching or fine scratching in the stone, which cleaning will not fix. If it looks better once properly cleaned, it may only need cleaning and sealing. Photos help us tell the difference.

Do you work on stone other than marble?

Yes, limestone, travertine and granite as well. Each has a different hardness and porosity, so the process and products are chosen to suit the stone, and we confirm the type before we start.

Is a high polish a good idea for a busy entrance?

It looks striking but shows scuffs and footprints more quickly. A honed or satin finish usually wears better in a high-traffic area, and we will talk through the options before you decide.

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Marble & Natural Stone Cleaning in Mayfair

Marble, limestone and granite cleaning, polishing and restoration for Mayfair’s lobbies, townhouse halls and apartment bathrooms.

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Natural stone is part of how Mayfair presents itself: hotel and office lobbies, marble hallways in converted townhouses, and bathrooms in the apartments above. The same buildings that use the most stone also put it under the most pressure, with constant foot traffic in outdoor shoes and a high expectation of how it should look.

Cleaning, honing and polishing are different jobs, and the right one depends on what is wrong with the stone. Dirt and old product build-up respond to cleaning. Scratches and etching sit in the stone itself and need honing and polishing. We start by working out which you have.

Lobbies and entrance halls

A common pattern in a busy lobby is fine scratching from grit carried in on shoes, plus watermarks where wet umbrellas and coats have stood. Together they leave a floor that looks dull and slightly cloudy even straight after mopping.

A mat system at the door slows this down, and a periodic polish brings the finish back.

Bathrooms and kitchens in apartments

Marble in a bathroom meets limescale and acidic products, and in a kitchen it meets citrus, wine and vinegar. Both leave dull etch marks that cleaning alone cannot remove.

Because these rooms are small, a floor or worktop can often be done quickly, but reaching an upper-floor flat still needs planning with the porter or managing agent.

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 Mayfair

Send photos of the stone in daylight, plus a low-angle shot to show any scratching, and tell us the type of stone if you know it. We cover all of Mayfair (W1J, W1K, W1S) and will arrange sign-in and timing with your porter, concierge or managing agent.

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Marble and stone cleaning in Mayfair: questions

Honing and polishing is wet, noisy work, so the area is usually closed off while it is done, often overnight or at a weekend for commercial spaces. We would agree the timing and which areas need blocking off before starting.

For the official position on listed building consent, see Historic England’s listed building consent guidance.

Marble & Stone Cleaning in Other London Areas

Pimlico Holland Park Kensington Chelsea Belgravia Notting Hill Fulham

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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