by Angie Fitzhugh | Mar 25, 2026 | Interior Projects
When tackling a deep tile clean, wire brushes are often a popular choice. In fact, surprisingly, they’re often recommended on tile forums. However, they’re not the right solution for removing stubborn stains. A wire brush will scratch a natural stone tile and...
by Leah Morrell | Feb 23, 2026 | Exterior Projects, Interior Projects
Limestone is a hardwearing surface material that’s really easy to maintain, but correct cleaning products should always be used. All limestone tiles, regardless of colour and finish, are sensitive to acid, so they should be cleaned with a pH-neutral detergent. General...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Feb 9, 2026 | Exterior Projects, Interior Projects
Using the right tool for the job makes all the difference. For the course of many years, we received calls from contractors and landscapers asking for advice on the best tools to use for cleaning and sealing tile and stone surfaces. In some...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Dec 4, 2025 | Interior Projects
Floor restoration and cleaning expert, Green Man recently renovated a slate floor at a beautiful home in Somerset. Dull and tired from daily wear and tear, the stone floor spanned the kitchen, hallway and lounge, totalling around 75 square metres. Slate is very...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Oct 23, 2025 | Interior Projects
Vein-cut marble damaged by a general-purpose spray cleaner When a customer has invested lots of money in new tiles, and possibly other ancillaries, an ‘aftercare sales pitch’ isn’t always welcome. The problem is that when it comes to natural stone materials,...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Aug 27, 2025 | Interior Projects
Concrete flooring is very popular in commercial and contemporary settings and ticks so many boxes; it’s hard wearing, cost effective, low maintenance and it’s generally considered to have a small carbon footprint. Designers and self-builders have long been...
