What are diamond brushes and what do they do?

Firstly, diamond encrusted brushes are great for cleaning natural stone floors. The diamond abrasives work the same as resurfacing. They consistently work very well on riven slate textured stones like slate, limestone and quarry tiles. They vary in grits (46-180), depending on what is required on a stone floor surface.

Secondly, these brushes are great for stripping old:

• Sealers
• Polishes
• Waxes

In addition, a safer alternative on natural stone floors! 

These diamond encrusted brushes are of course, safe on stone floors. As well as no need for smelly, solvent based chemicals. Especially to strip multi level surface seals.

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Why diamond abrasives are used to restore the appearance of stone surfaces…

Updated: 14/06/2023: Diamonds are very hard (ten on the mohs scale). As a result, this is aiding the grinding (also known as resurfacing) process, to remove damage. Also, etching, scratches or even to round off edges of tiles. From all natural stone and concrete surfaces.

In addition, 60 kg of weight is also required from a planetary piece of equipment. Without this, the process would not resurface the stone. Or even remove the concerns that are on the stone surface. In fact, it is needed for complete restoration, without the need for replacement.

Is resurfacing safe for my stone floors or wall tiles?

Completely! For instance, when grinding a surface, it is just replicating what is done in the manufacturing process when tiles are made. Microns of the stone tile surface are being removed  (dependent on which grit pattern is being used). A 60 grit is more aggressive and typically used to remove scratches or damage. 800 grit being less aggressive, which will leave the surface feeling smoother to the touch. A 1200 grit is a finer scratch pattern being used on the surface. This will not remove deep scratches, but more so used as the final stage in the marble polishing process.

Does resurfacing create a dust?

Luckily, it does not. Water is used throughout, whilst grinding a stone or concrete surface. This keeps the dust down and creates a yogurt type consistency. As a result, giving a good indication on how much the stone has been re-surfaced.

This process in itself will remove surface haze and scratches, etch marks and old sealers with mechanical abrasion.

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Finally, a wet pic-up vacuum is used to extract the slurry.  After this, a visual inspection needs to be carried out, with a run of the hand over the surface. Ensuring it has been properly resurfaced. Furthermore, with no remaining damage or scratches.

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Etched stone wall tiles, from multi purpose bathroom cleaners…

As you can see in the picture, etched stone shower wall tiles. What causes this and why?

Soft stones like marble and limestone contain calcium carbonate. As a result, these stones are prone to marking from acids, acidic based chemicals or soft detergents. Consequently, this will still happen if they are sealed or not. Without a doubt ” at some point” you will require the attention of a stone restoration company.

In addition to this, even a constant run of water (over a period of time), will cause a calcium based tile to be etched. Frustrating I know!

What tiles are calcium based?

• Marble
• Limestone

How do I prevent this?

After having a shower, use a microfiber cloth to remove any hard water deposits. With this purpose in mind, it really will save your stone, for much longer.

Why bathroom cleaners are not good for your stone wall tiles and floors

These eat away at the stone surface causing tiny pits in the stone. In other words, creating dull spots in polished tiles, known as an etched stone tile. In some cases, causing horrible looking marks like in the picture.

Can this be rectified?

It certainly can. Using various different grit diamond pads, all surface damage can be removed with resurfacing. Likewise with a polished tile, it can be re-polished to the true clarity it was before.

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Updated: 04/02/2022 | Tags Floor restoration, Floor cleaning 

What is an unblemished look on floor tiles?

An unblemished look may differ, from how another can imagine a finish to look.

In my opinion, an unblemished look is smooth and has a feeling of warmth. It looks amazing and usually (but not in all cases) has a sheen or reflective finish. Just like the clarity in polished marble. For instance, when you see that mirror like elegance that makes you smile.

Can a matt finish tile have an unblemished look? 

For sure! This is what I love so much about tiled surfaces. It’s not just how it looks, its how it makes you feel.

There is so much to choose, design or even experiment with. Whether your are looking for elegance, contemporary or even an industrial feel. Everything contains its very own beauty. To which, I have found to fall in love with and appreciate on every floor restoration project!  

What about a rustic, worn finish

When it comes to a rustic worn finish, although it can look absolutely fantastic. It’s not what I would call an unblemished look, or even feel.

Mainly with calcium based stones, for example limestone and travertine. You will see a lot of fossils. 

Rustic and worn comes with it’s very own bold and big statements. Especially when used as a design element in buildings. From restaurants, hotels and even some really amazing residential homes. Some really great results, have been proudly achieved.

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Looking for a Slate Floor Cleaning and Sealing company in Worcestershire?

You’re only one step away from a trusted expert who can take care of you and your home.

Are you fed up with dirty looking tiles and grubby grout joints? You’ve tried every product and slate floor cleaning method available on the market?  However, nothing seems to just cut the mustard. Then you deserve ‘our secret to longer lasting cleaner floors’!

You will receive all the FREE tips and advice you could ever possibly imagine, when it comes to the regular up keep of your cherished slate floor.  As a result of using us as your preferred slate floor cleaning and sealing company. You will soon see that regular maintenance will be easy, simple and hassle free.  Above all, we do guarantee that.

Treating your home with respect and knocking your socks off with the very best in customer care is our top priority. Apart from putting that smile back on your face once we have restored your floor back to it’s former glory, with our slate floor cleaning and sealing process.

100% Money Back Guarantee! Not happy with the level of service, then don’t pay a penny.

‘Our secret to longer lasting cleaner floors’

Have a look at what our passion for restoration and craftsmanship in Slate floor cleaning and sealing could do for you and your home.

Find out our secret that has taken nearly a decade to master, fine, tweak and make unbelievably quick and easy for you.  Especially when maintaining and keeping your floors stunning.

Not only will you –

• Clean your floors effortlessly
• Receive Free expert advice
• Fall in love with your floor again
• Get a life time supply of cleaning products
• Never worry about dirty looking floors ‘EVER AGAIN!’

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Updated: 13/11/2025 | Tags Amtico floor cleaning, Floor restoration

Are you looking for professional Amtico floor cleaning & sealing from a reliable expert? Someone you can trust to take care of you and your home?

When choosing an Amtico floor cleaning & sealing company, customer service should come as standard. FREE advice and tips on after care seems to be something dramatically lacking!

You might not know what to do when that time comes, to safely and regularly maintain your precious Amtico flooring or even Karndean Flooring.

We believe this is what makes us stand out from the crowd. We really can make your life simpler with floor maintenance.

Firstly, because we love being a customer orientated service provider and can give you aftercare. Secondly, we make your floors look like new again after our restoration or resurfacing process. Your mind will feel at ease knowing that we have educated you ‘with what you need to know’ when it comes to Amtico floor cleaning & sealing.

You really will be maintaining your Amtico flooring effortlessly with one simple method!

3 Common mistakes made when regularly cleaning your Amtico flooring…

• Using a steam mop to clean away daily dirt>

Don’t get me wrong, steam mops are good when used on the right floor surface. Unfortunately though, steam breaks down the protective seal on your Amtico floor. Over time and regular use, you will start to see the overall appearance dramatically drop.

• Not ever having the protective seal re-applied> 

Any type of flooring material, requires some sort of maintenance. How often a top up sealer is required, depends on where your floor is situated. ‘I know, I know’ I can hear you say it already “my floor needs to be sealed more than once?!” Well yes it does throughout its life span, but it really isn’t a big upheaval as you think. Our aim is to make your experience with us hassle free and you will be able to walk on it in no time.

• Products that are NOT safe for the protective seal and break down the glue >

The thing is, most people assume that general cleaning products can be used on the regular up keep of your flooring. Even though these can do the job that is intended, the glue that holds your floor together can be damaged. Along with the protective seal. Why? Some contain abrasives that scratch away the seal at a micron level. While others contain lemon or orange which is acidic. This starts to break the seal down over a period of time. Mopping your Amtico floor with a traditional mop and bucket system, will leave the surface too wet. Overtime, this is aiding contact time for chemicals to break down the glued joints.

These methods apply to both floor types (Amtico floor or Karndean floor cleaning,) They are critical to the life span.

Keeping beautiful looking floors, post restoration process…

• Not using house hold products, as these can damage the protective seal of your Amtico
• Dust mop or sweep very frequently, as this will remove as much dry soil as possible
• Damp mop with a flat mop system. Not wet mop with a traditional mop and bucket, as you are just flooding the surface and damaging the glued joints.
• To use a safe product when damp mopping, like our Professional Care & Maintainer

Before replacing your Amtico or Karndean flooring, consider some free advice from us. We can save you a ‘ton of money’ or at least guide you in the right direction when it comes to Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and stone, tile and grout cleaning.

For any further advice or FREE Floor Care Consultation on our professional Amtico floor cleaning & sealing service

Meet the family at Sheen Complete Floor & Fabric Care

Hello I’m Adrian on the left, founder and skilled craftsman of the company. Whilst studying the science of cleaning, my passion is to restore soft and hard furnishings back to a like new condition. It’s more than a job its my hobby. I enjoy the country and American sport. Most of all I love spending quality time with my children and squeezing in a bit of business to business when I can. Being a family run company, is a pleasure! I can mix my two favorite things together. Whilst solving your concerns and making memories with the little rascals.

Hi I’m Anna. I take care of everything from enquiries, bookings, admin and making sure you receive all relevant information. Giving the best service experience available plus much more. I adore the children in my life. However, I have to admit I am the one that gives into temptation when a friend asks to go for lunch!

We look forward to speaking to you soon, love Adrian & Anna.

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Are you finding maintenance difficult when it comes to Travertine floor cleaning on a routine basis? 

Do you own a once beautiful looking Travertine floor?

You love it, but often enough struggle with regular upkeep and the whole Travertine floor cleaning process?

Especially with the regular up keep of a polished appearance.

Or maybe you’re even looking for a cleaning, restoration or stone floor polishing company to give your floors that wow factor. If so, you are in the right place to fall in love with your floor again. More importantly, find out our secret to a simple, easy method of maintenance.

You have most probably experienced some concerns. For example:

• Dirty grout lines that never seem to stay clean.
• A once, polished finish that now looks dull and lifeless.
• Holes appearing and dirt accumulating in these pits.
• A honed (Matt) finish that has lots of irremovable dirt specs.
• The overall appearance does not seem the same the day it was first installed.

You are not alone with the headache of cleaning stone floors…

Firstly, you are not the only person feeling the brunt of Travertine floor cleaning, we have seen this so many times before.

If you agreed to more than one of the above, we can help care for your investment. Not forgetting of course, having a beautiful looking floor or wall tiles once again!

Secondly, all the advice and tips on maintenance that you could possibly imagine are completely free. We deliver a unique, customer orientated service. Why? Because we like to make things easy for you when it comes to cleaning your Travertine floor.

So many people struggle with Travertine Floor Cleaning. All saying the same thing to me. However, I’m thrilled to say that “you do not need to be alone anymore!”

As being Gloucestershire’s experts in stone floor cleaning and restoration. Whilst dealing with an array of different floor types comes as second nature. Whether its Quarry tile floor cleaning in an old cottage, or polishing a marble floor in a high commercial building. We have helped so many people with the dreaded task of maintaining your once, beloved Travertine tiled floor on a regular basis.

Whether you do this yourself or employ a regular cleaner, help is at hand and complete simplicity!

If for some reason you are not happy with the end result or blown off your feet with the level of service provided to you, don’t pay a penny.

It’s as simple as that, GUARANTEED!

Only the best can do for your Travertine flooring…

One of the most important advantages of using our Travertine floor cleaning, restoration & polishing services are that all products are made from only natural plant extracts. Therefore, being extremely safe for us to use in your home. Along with, using around your children, pets and of course your lovely Travertine tiled floor or wall.

Who wouldn’t want to use low odour & solvent free products? Even more so when it comes to your Travertine Floor Cleaning. Rather than using a heavily, chemical product not safe for your stone and protective seal.

Meet the family at Sheen Complete Floor & Fabric Care

Hello I’m Adrian on the left, founder and skilled craftsman of the company. Whilst studying the science of cleaning, my passion is to restore soft and hard furnishings back to a like new condition. It’s more than a job its my hobby. I enjoy the country and American sport. Most of all I love spending quality time with my children. Having a family run business is such a pleasure. I can mix my two favorite things together. Whilst solving your concerns and making memories with the little rascals.

Hi I’m Anna, I take care of everything from enquiries, bookings, admin and making sure you receive all relevant information to get the best service experience available plus much more….I am always here to help! Apart from adoring the children in my life, I have to admit I am the one that gives into temptation when a friend asks to go for lunch!

We look forward to speaking to you soon, love Adrian & Anna.

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Simplicity and ease on maintenance, all from a slate floor cleaning service you can trust.

Slate floor cleaning on a regular basis can be a tricky and tedious task. Especially, when it comes to cleaning a textured or riven surface. Traditional mop and bucket methods just seem to make the appearance drastically deteriorate. Even over a short period of time.

It’s not long until you realise getting down on your hands and knees with a scrubbing brush is the only option to maintain your slate floor. This is not a task that sounds enjoyable!

Is the alternative, slate floor restoration?

What if, a passionate professional slate floor cleaning company in Gloucestershire could restore your slate tiled floor. Or even completely transform the look and feel, whilst giving you all the free advice possible. Especially, when it comes to the up keep and ease of your slate floor cleaning requirements. Which by the way no longer becomes a dreaded task. More of a short process to your floor looking glamorous for much, much longer.

What are the options with my slate floor tiles?

Firstly, qualifying for the most phenomenal slate floor cleaning service in Gloucestershire is your key to your questions being answered. More importantly, an easier life when it comes to knowing ‘Our Secret’ to longer lasting, cleaner floors.

You will receive an endless supply to our knowledge for complete peace of mind. Of course giving you that extra helping hand. Maintenance will be effortless and a complete breeze.

Are you fed up, tired or just completely give up with the headache of worn looking tiles and dirty grout lines? Then you should be considering our slate floor cleaning and sealing services.

We can help you, just like we’ve helped many before. Either for your Porcelain floor tile cleaning to stone, tile & grout cleaning and restoration requirements. We have got it covered.

Is your floor like this?

Now it can look like this!

Need your slate floor repaired?

Call 0n 01452 730060 to book your very own FREE Floor Care Consultation at a time and date to suit you. From this we can discuss what you would like to achieve and what finish  you would like. Along with, how you can easily keep a ‘once restored slate floor’ looking great for much longer.

This really could be the smartest choice you have ever made when it comes to your slate floor cleaning and sealing concerns. Education is always key.

Our ‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ Money Back Guarantee

If you feel the work that we delivered doesn’t meet your expectations, we will rush back immediately and rectify your concern.

If you are still not happy, we will give a 100% of your Money Back. Also, pay for two to dine at your favourite place. 

Meet the family at Sheen – Stone floor cleaning & restoration

Hello I’m Adrian on the left, founder and skilled craftsman of the company. Whilst studying the science of cleaning, my passion is to restore soft and hard furnishings back to a like new condition. It’s more than a job its my hobby. I enjoy the country and American sport. Most of all I love spending quality time with my children and squeezing in a bit of business to business when I can. Having a family run business is such a pleasure. I can mix my two favorite things together. Whilst solving your concerns and making memories with the little rascals.

Hi I’m Anna. I take care of everything from enquiries, bookings, admin and making sure you receive all relevant information to get the best service experience available plus much more….I am always here to help! Apart from adoring the children in my life, I have to admit I am the one that gives into temptation when a friend asks to go for lunch!

We look forward to speaking to you soon, love Adrian & Anna.

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Filthy grout lines really can be a thing of the past! Say goodbye to the headaches, once and for all.

Here’s how… 

When it comes to ceramic tile and grout cleaning, the most common headache we here day in, day out. Is how to keep your once light colored grout lines, looking amazing.

Well, we have just what you are looking for! Our top tips will even aid your stone floor cleaning process, making it a breeze. And those headaches, a thing of the past! But, I will come to that in just a moment.

Whether your ceramic tile and grout cleaning concerns are a floor in your kitchen, hallway or the orange yucky staining on your walls in your bathroom.

Giving you expert guidance, along side all the helpful advice to keep your ceramic tiled floor looking its best. Once we have restored it back to its former beauty.

Maintenance is the key. With simple, easy to do techniques. That we developed just for you!

Unglazed Ceramic floor tiles, along with the grout joints, should be sealed. This helps to keep slip resistance to a minimum, with a specially formulated Unglazed Ceramic Tile Sealer. Making routine ceramic floor tile cleaning, a complete breeze for you. And your grout lines looking just the way you want.

Can I change the colour of my grout lines?

When choosing our ceramic tile and grout cleaning services, optional grout re-colouring can be achieved. With a varying range of twelve different colours. Damaged areas can also be raked out and holes filled. Leaving a lovely depth of colour. This can last for up to ten years, once the grout re-colouring process is finished.

Why we stand out from the crowd with ceramic tile and grout cleaning…

Because we are truly dedicated to the restoration and care of stone, tile and grout cleaning. Once choosing us as your preferred ceramic tile and grout cleaning company, you will see that making the smart choice, starts with us.

Not only do we strive as a customer focused service, knocking your socks off is our true ambition. We really cant wait to read your testimonial, once you have used us. Maybe that is why we are becoming the most trusted name, for ceramic tile and grout cleaning in Gloucestershire.

One simple rule for a better understanding!

If you think what we do is not worth its weight in gold, then it is really that SIMPLE, don’t pay a penny. Guaranteed!

Meet the family at Sheen Complete Floor & Fabric Care

Hello I’m Adrian on the left, founder and skilled craftsman of the company. Whilst studying the science of cleaning, my passion is to restore soft and hard furnishings back to a like new condition. It’s more than a job its my hobby. I enjoy the country and American sport. Most of all I love spending quality time with my children and squeezing in a bit of business to business when I can. Having a family run business is such a pleasure. I can mix my two favorite things together, solving your concerns and making memories with the little rascals.

Hi I’m Anna. I take care of everything from enquiries, bookings, admin and making sure you receive all relevant information to get the best service experience available. I am always here to help! Apart from adoring the children in my life, I have to admit I am the one that gives into temptation when a friend asks to go for lunch!

We look forward to speaking to you soon, love Adrian & Anna.

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Is Quarry tile floor cleaning really that simple…

It is when your existing Quarry tile floor is maintained correctly. Or if you have had some simple guidance or helpful tips from us, yes!  However, it can be a different story when you have a beautiful clay based material (that is very porous),  has been covered with:

• Carpet grippers
• Glue stuck to the Quarry tile floor
• Mistreated from years of use

A challenging and excruciating task may lay ahead for yourself.

Removing paint flicks, cement, or plaster that has soaked in after renovating a newly bought or vacant property, is a challenge! Furthermore, a build up of sealers, oils and grease too. You will soon see there is more to restoring or even Quarry tile floor cleaning, than just a mop and bucket.

Specialist knowledge, passion and determination from dedicated experts in Professional Quarry tile floor restoration is needed.

Victorian floor tile restoration can bring a historic element to your home

Whether its a Victorian Quarry Tiled Floor from 1800’s or modern Encaustic Tiles. The results that can be achieved from an array of patience, knowledge, passion and true craftsmanship, is something else!

Having to face the fact of giving up, or dreading the cost of replacement, is a thing of the past. Achievement of a glorious floor is on the horizon! Especially when choosing the right Victorian Quarry tile floor cleaning company. 

Here we have a beautiful restored quarry tile floor in the heart of the Cotswold’s Gloucestershire

How does restoring quarry tiles work?

Usually diamond encrusted brushes are required, especially for difficult to remove sealers, oils, waxes and polish finishes. Which is very similar to the slate floor cleaning and restoration process, as both floor tiles share a composite clay material.

Our expert Quarry tile floor cleaning and restoration services, can transform your cherished or uncovered project. Making your day and us a very proud service provider. 

The key to easy maintenance when Quarry tile cleaning

When regularly caring for a newly laid or recently restored Quarry tile floor, dust mopping or dry sweeping, is a vital part of ongoing maintenance. This removes surface dry soil and contaminants. Followed by daily or routine damp mopping (flat mop system).

When quarry tile floor cleaning, a natural stone cleaner which can easily be purchased from us, will make life that bit more simple for you.

This cleaning solution will aid in removing any heavily soiled areas.  In addition, grease and grime too. At the same time, leaving a pleasant fresh fragrance that doesn’t effect chemical sensitivity .

Keeping you, your stone floor tiles and the environment in mind. 

When cleaning your Quarry tile floor in your own home, or when we perform a service on a restoration or maintenance level. Low odour, solvent free and natural extracts are very important. This makes up of the chemicals we use for your complete peace of mind.

Our passion we share for these natural organic materials, makes us first choice for service and trusted leading expert for Quarry Tile Floor Cleaning & Restoration in Gloucestershire.

Meet the family at Sheen Complete Floor & Fabric Care
Hello I’m Adrian on the left, founder and skilled craftsman of the company. Whilst studying the science of cleaning, my passion is to restore soft and hard furnishings back to a like new condition. It’s more than a job its my hobby. I enjoy the country and American sport. Most of all I love spending quality time with my children and squeezing in a bit of business to business when I can. Having a family run company is such a pleasure. I can mix my two favorite things together. Whilst solving your concerns and making memories with the little rascals.

Hi I’m Anna. I take care of everything from enquiries, bookings, admin and making sure you receive all relevant information to get the best service experience available plus much more…. I am always here to help! Apart from adoring the children in my life, I have to admit I am the one that gives into temptation when a friend asks to go for lunch!

We look forward to speaking to you soon, love Adrian & Anna.

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Common Porcelain floor tile cleaning mistakes…

Your Porcelain tiled floor could be Polished, Matt or the newer type of Glazed finish. Porcelain floor tile cleaning is one of the most easiest floor tile types to regularly keep in order.

Especially with a really easy maintenance procedure plan put in place. Even more so, with some free expert tips and advice from us.

Best floor cleaning practices…

Usually the biggest bug bear is when it comes to maintaining, clean looking grout lines. 

Even though a Porcelain floor tile is an impervious material, Porcelain will still stain. Even with an absorption rate of less than 5%, acid based materials, or regular maintenance when porcelain floor tile cleaning with ammonia. Such as bleach based products will not be the safest of options, for keeping the longevity in the appearance of your porcelain floor. Or even stopping it from staining.

Help and advice is always at hand, as your preferred, professional porcelain floor tile cleaning, sealing and restoration services in Gloucestershire. We will help you with your concerns and rescue your investment.

Plush & lustrous Porcelain floor and wall tile finish

With the growing demand and popularity of porcelain floor tiles and wall tiles. The elegance of these tile types come in many designs, from the manufacturer. Some people (and we hope not you), mistaking them for natural stone like marble floor or wall tiles.

Thinking of you only!

Our aim is to give you the most passionate, caring and unbeatable customer orientated service, when it comes to choosing us as your porcelain floor tile cleaning and sealing company. We use products that are made from natural plant extracts. There are odourless and non-solvent based materials. Strong, smelling chemicals will not be an overwhelming problem you have to deal with. 

If you are the DIY type and have the confidence to tackle the task set out yourself, you can simply purchase 5 litres of porcelain tile and grout cleaner from us. You have our expert guidance to back you up.

Whether its ceramic tile and grout cleaning on your bathroom walls, or natural stone floor restoration, we have it covered. 

Standing behind our workmanship…

This is something we believe every consumer should receive as standard, well you will with us that is for sure. 

If you have an area of concern we will immediately rush back and rectify this. You will receive a full refund, if we feel that you are still not overly delighted. In addition, we will buy you dinner for two at your favorite place to dine! Being the only company that we know of in the whole of the United Kingdom to offer such a tangible guarantee, we feel confident you will be more than pleased. 

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Meet the family at Sheen Complete Floor & Fabric Care

Hello I’m Adrian on the left, founder and skilled craftsman of the company. Whilst studying the science of cleaning, my passion is to restore soft and hard furnishings back to a like new condition. It’s more than a job its my hobby. I enjoy the country and American sport. Most of all I love spending quality time with my children and squeezing in a bit of business to business when I can. It’s a pleasure to be a family run company. I can mix my two favorite things together, solving your concerns and making memories with the little rascals.

Hi I’m Anna. I take care of everything from enquiries, bookings, admin and making sure you receive all relevant information to get the best service experience available plus much more. I am always here to help! Apart from adoring the children in my life, I have to admit I am the one that gives into temptation when a friend asks to go for lunch!

We look forward to speaking to you soon, love Adrian & Anna.

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