Slate Cleaning and Restoration in Hampshire
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About Us
Hampshire Hard Floor Care is a family-run specialist company dedicated to the cleaning, restoration, and protection of natural stone and hard flooring across Hampshire. Led by Richard and Michelle, we combine professional training, advanced equipment, and meticulous attention to detail to achieve exceptional results on limestone, marble, slate, travertine, porcelain, and more. Whether it’s deep cleaning, polishing, sealing, or ongoing maintenance, all work is carried out by the owners themselves — ensuring consistent quality, honest advice, and a personal service every time.
Slate floors require expert care to preserve their natural texture, rich colours, and long-term durability. The way we clean slate, the tools and methods we avoid, and more information about the characteristics of this unique stone can be found here:
Bring Back the Natural Beauty of Your Slate Floors
Slate is a layered, naturally textured stone, and its clefts and pores can easily trap dirt, grime, and spills. Without proper care, this build-up can lead to staining, patchiness, and a dull, lifeless appearance over time. Because slate varies so much in density and finish, DIY cleaning is often not enough and, in some cases, the wrong products or aggressive methods can cause further damage, streaking, or deterioration of old sealers.
Richard and Michelle at Hampshire Hard Floor Care specialise in cleaning, restoring, and protecting Slate floors to keep them looking pristine.
Richard and Michelle understand the unique needs of slate. Using advanced equipment and specialist stone-care products, they can safely deep-clean and restore your slate floors while protecting their natural texture, colour variation, and layered character. Slate can suffer from ingrained dirt, patchiness, old sealer build-up, and uneven wear — more information about caring for slate can be found here.

Our cleaning method is safe for all types of slate, including riven, honed, Brazilian, Welsh, and Indian slate. We use pH-balanced, slate-safe products and controlled cleaning techniques that lift dirt, grease, and residues from deep within the stone’s texture without damaging the layers or surface.
Unlike harsh pressure washing, strong chemicals, or abrasive DIY methods, our approach preserves the natural structure and finish of your slate, ensuring no flaking, streaking, or surface deterioration occurs. Every floor is assessed individually, allowing us to select the right tools, brushes, pads, and cleaning solutions based on the slate type, texture, and level of soiling.
Our Limestone Cleaning and Restoration Services for Hampshire
List of Services
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Deep Cleaning of SlateItem Link List Item 1
At Hampshire Hard Floor Care, our slate cleaning process safely deep cleans and restores your stone while preserving its natural texture and layered character. We begin by protecting surrounding areas, then remove all dry soil and loose debris before applying specialist slate-safe alkaline or neutral cleaning solutions formulated for textured and riven stone. Using low-speed rotary or oscillating machines with the correct brushes or pads, we lift and extract ingrained dirt from the slate’s clefts and surface layers while carefully controlling moisture to prevent streaking or damage. Once the floor is fully cleaned and dry, we apply a suitable professional sealer — either enhancing or natural finish — to help repel water, oils, and daily contaminants. A final soft buff completes the process, leaving your slate beautifully clean, even in tone, and rich in natural colour.
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Resurfacing and Polishing of SlateItem Link List Item 2
We restore worn or dull slate floors using a controlled, slate-safe restoration process designed to revive colour, clarity, and overall appearance while preserving the stone’s natural texture. After deep cleaning and preparation, we use specialist pads, brushes, and restoration compounds to remove surface wear, old sealers, ingrained dirt, and patchiness from the slate’s natural clefts and layers.
Although slate cannot be mechanically polished like limestone or marble, it can be enhanced or given a light polished sheen using a professional topical sealer. This type of sealer sits on the surface rather than absorbing into the stone, enriching colour, evening out the finish, and creating a subtle satin or low-sheen appearance where desired.
Each stage of the restoration is thoroughly cleaned and rinsed to prevent contamination and ensure an even, consistent finish. The final result — whether a natural matt look, an enhanced colour finish, or a gentle satin polish — is tailored to your preference and the slate type, ensuring the floor looks revitalised while retaining its authentic character.
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Sealing and ProtectionItem Link List Item 4
After cleaning or restoration, we apply premium-quality sealers to protect your slate from future staining and to make ongoing maintenance much easier. Depending on the type of slate (riven, honed, Brazilian, Welsh, etc.) and the finish you prefer, we can use either a penetrating impregnator or a professional topical sealer:
Penetrating Sealers (Impregnators)
*These absorb into the slate and grout to provide long-lasting protection without altering the natural finish:
*Deep penetration into the stone and joints
*Oil and water repellence
*No surface film or shine
*Long-term protection with simple maintenance
Topical Sealers (For Satin / Slight Sheen Finishes)
*For clients who prefer a richer colour or a light satin sheen, a slate-safe topical sealer can be applied to the surface:
*Enhances colour and depth
*Provides a gentle polished appearance
*Offers excellent soil and spill resistance
*Ideal for riven slate where deeper colour is desired
We do not use cheap “one-size-fits-all” slate soaps or surface washes that claim to seal the stone. These are maintenance treatments, not true sealers. They offer minimal protection, require constant reapplication, and often fail to repel oils — which is essential in kitchens and high-use areas.
Our professional sealers ensure your slate stays protected, easier to clean, and beautifully presented for years.
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Alternative Treatments and FinishesItem Link
While most modern slate floors are protected using penetrating impregnating sealers, there are also alternative finish options that can change the appearance, colour depth, or sheen of the stone:
Topical Sealer Finish:
Ideal for clients who want richer colour and a gentle satin or low-sheen appearance. These professional slate sealers sit on the surface, enhancing the stone’s natural tones while providing a protective barrier against daily soiling. They can give the slate a slightly polished, more refined look.
Wax Finish (for select interior slate):
Used in certain traditional or character properties, a wax finish can create a soft sheen, deepen colour, and add a warm, heritage-style patina. It offers a combined effect of protection and aesthetic enhancement, but typically requires ongoing maintenance to keep the surface looking its best.
These finishes can transform the visual impact of slate, but it’s important to choose the right option based on the type of slate, the room environment, and the level of maintenance you prefer.
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Crack Repair and Hole fillingItem Link
We can repair and fill small chips, cracks, and damaged areas in your slate floors to restore a clean, continuous appearance. Using high-quality resin- or slate-compatible fillers, we carefully colour-match each repair to the surrounding stone so it blends naturally once cleaned and sealed. These materials bond securely to the slate’s surface and within its natural clefts, helping prevent further deterioration, moisture ingress, or soil accumulation.
Repairs are typically completed before sealing or applying any enhancing or topical treatments, ensuring the finish sits evenly across the floor. Whether the damage is caused by impact, wear, delamination, or natural voids within certain types of slate, our restoration methods return your floor to a more uniform, consistent appearance while preserving the stone’s authentic, natural texture.
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Periodic MaintenanceItem Link
Regular maintenance is essential to keep your slate floors looking their best and to prolong the life of the protective sealer. We recommend routine vacuuming or dry dust mopping to remove grit that can sit in the slate’s texture, followed by damp mopping with a pH-neutral stone cleaner — avoiding acidic, bleach-based, or harsh detergents that can damage the sealer or cause streaking. Spills should be wiped up promptly to prevent staining or patchiness, especially on riven or textured slate.
Over time, all sealed slate floors benefit from a professional maintenance clean and reseal, which we offer as part of our ongoing care service. Our maintenance visits help restore colour depth, refresh the protective layer, and keep the slate’s natural texture clean and vibrant. With proper care, your slate will remain beautifully presented and well protected throughout the year.
Restore Your Stone Floors to Perfection
Don’t settle for dull, stained stone—let Hampshire Hard Floor Care bring back the wow factor to your home or business. Contact Richard and Michelle today for a free consultation.
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Hampshire Hard Floor Care
Based in Hampshire also serving surrounding areas
Phone
01489600571 / 07773655075
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