Review the complete floor assembly
Identify ceramic, porcelain or natural stone, plus grout, profiles and any applied sealer. A marble floor and a porcelain floor can require different products despite similar colour. Record cracks, loose units, etched patches and existing coatings. Ordinary cleaning does not establish that the floor is structurally sound or its treatment is intact.
Choose a compatible soil-removal scope
Define rooms, floor edges and furniture access. Product selection should suit the tile or stone, the joints and adjoining finishes. Natural-stone care and metal-profile guidance provide separate checks. Aggressive acid or abrasion should not be assumed acceptable just because the surface feels hard. Unknown residue may need a limited assessment before wider treatment.
Review finish and next steps
Check the listed area for ordinary soil and product residue under normal lighting. Distinguish embedded stains, etching and worn sealers from remaining dirt. Polishing, sealing, grout recolouring and tile replacement require separate suitable proposals. Keeping those boundaries clear helps the household choose the next action without receiving an unsupported promise of a newly installed appearance.
Scope to discuss
- Material and treatment review
- Ordinary loose-soil removal
- Compatible cleaning of listed floor areas
- Joint and remaining-mark exception note
Optional details to quote separately
- Separate grout-detail cleaning
- Specialist stone stain assessment
- Sealing or restoration enquiry
A few helpful answers.
Does floor cleaning include resealing?
No. Suitability and application of a sealer need their own expressly agreed scope.
Can etching be washed away?
Not necessarily. Etching changes a surface and may require specialist restoration.
Care references
General planning guidance, reviewed October 15, 2026. Follow the instructions for your particular finish and product.