With a clean, soft cloth, apply The Original Slate Oil™ in a circular motion to the entire counter-top. I have only used the oil once and will only be able to comment on how it appears on the slate heath after several usues, but i would recommend product and provider! It will also rejuvenate old slate and help to protect the surface of both new and old slate hearths against staining and water marking and will disguise any unsightly scratches that many be present on the surface of the hearth.

It is a ready-to use protective and care treatment that contains high quality waxes and resins in CFC free solvents. You should also allow the hearth to air dry overnight if you intend to polish it after you clean it. They often sell out early, but can also be heavily discounted later if they don't, so here's a round-up of some of the best I’ve seen. You have two options when it comes to bedding down your fire place hearth, you can go for traditional sand and cement mortar mixed at a ratio of 4 parts sand to 1 part cement or alternatively you can use a pre-mixed powered tile adhesive. We have fork-lift trucks for loading onto suitable vehicles at all sites, and staff are always available to help with loading of smaller items.

Remove any dust, ash flakes, or other debris items from the surface of the slate hearth before you proceed to clean it with the dish soap mixture. Mix warm water with a little washing-up liquid; if you’re cleaning a slate or granite hearth with soapy water, you can use the same solution. We don't as a general policy investigate the solvency of companies mentioned (how likely they are to go bust), but there is a risk any company can struggle and it's rarely made public until it's too late (see the Section 75 guide for protection tips).

It’s always a good idea to clean your hearth in preparation for cosy evenings around the fireplace before the winter months roll in.If you have a slate hearth around your fireplace and it’s been there for more than 2 months, it’s probably a little dirty. We have branches across the South Coast of England, including Poole inDorset, Winchester, Tadley, Romsey and Portsmouth in Hampshire. Its stance of putting consumers first is protected and enshrined in the legally-binding MSE Editorial Code. If you've got a Marcus easy-access savings account or cash ISA, you can easily boost your interest rate to 4.

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If you have a clean dust mop, sweep across the floor from one point to another, avoiding a change of direction. Dip a soft sponge or cloth into some slightly soapy water: warm water mixed with a tiny amount of washing-up liquid. Made from natural products, they are micro-porous which enables them to become part of the wood grain.