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Professional Tile, Stone & LVT Floor Cleaning & Restoration in Waterford

I am Martin Sheehan, owner of Cleaning Doctor Waterford. As a hard floor and tile cleaning specialist, I am professionally trained and qualified in cleaning, polishing and restoring all types of natural stone, man-made tiles and luxury vinyl floors, including LVT, Karndean and Amtico. My award-winning cleaning and restoration system, including diamond grinding and diamond polishing, achieves unbelievable results at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

Natural Stone, Ceramic, Porcelain, LVT & Vinyl
Professionally Trained, Qualified & Insured
Diamond Grinding, Polishing & Restoration
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Areas I service: Waterford City, Tramore, Dungarvan, Lismore, Portlaw, Tallow, Kilmacthomas, Ardmore, Bunmahon, Stradbally, Kill, Ballinroad, Clonea, Dunhill, Fenor, Touraneena, Ballymacarbry
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Martin Sheehan

Martin Sheehan

Operator – Owned by KMKJ Facility Services Limited

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Rated Excellent by Waterford Locals

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Rachel Cooke
1 September 2026
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Martin was fantastic. He explained everything to be done on our phone call and outlined the price. When he came he was quick, effecient and so tidy and I'm amazed at the results my suite of furniture looks brand new and I didn't even know there was such gorgeous colours in the carpet. He took time to explain how to let everything dry properly. I have already recommended him and he's only gone a few hours.
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Brenda Ayton
28 August 2026
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I had my carpet cleaned by Martin. Delighted with the result. Martin was very friendly and efficient. I asked Martin if he could clean a rug also and it wasn't factored into his job ,without hesitation he obliged he did a fantastic job . I would highly recommend martin from the cleaning doctor.
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Aifric Browne
18 August 2026
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Excellent, professional service. Would recommend
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Heather Walsh
30 July 2026
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Martin was very professional, punctual and did a thorough cleaning job on carpets and upholstery- I’d highly recommend
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Martin Wright
17 July 2026
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Absolute gentleman, always does a fantastic job, done my corner sofa and stairs for a very good price and very happy with the results, thank you Martin🀝
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miriam grant
30 June 2026
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Got carpets & upholstery cleaned by Martin. He did a great job, was thorough & efficient. Cost was very reasonable. Gave good tips re aftercare also. Very happy.
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gradaly1313
26 June 2026
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We had our Carpet cleaned by Martin yesterday, stairs & landing carpet. When I rang Martin to ask for a quote, he spent time asking about the carpet, and were there any stains, what type of carpet we had and he explained what he would use to try to remove the stains. We had stains & a smell on the landing carpet, from our dog who had wet there many times. I had cleaned it many times with several cleaning products, but a stubborn stain & smell remained. Martin was successful in cleaning our carpet yesterday. The stain & smell are gone. He was very pleasant to deal with & I felt he was very reasonable. I would recommend him if you need your carpet cleaned. Thank you Martin
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Niamh Kiely
24 June 2026
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Could not recommend highly enough! Our carpets and furniture had never been professionally cleaned before and I genuinely thought some of the marks would never come out. I was shocked by the results – everything looks fresh, clean and almost like new again. The difference in both the carpets and couches/chairs is unbelievable. Friendly, professional service and excellent attention to detail. Money very well spent and we’ll definitely be using them again!
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Fiona Mullins
23 May 2026
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I got a quote for a new carpet for my teenage son's bedroom for almost €800 and decided to try clean it professionally first. Martin got back to me very quickly with a very reasonable quote (€60) and came that same week. Cannot believe the results! There were stains that I didn't think would come out but they are all gone. It's like a new carpet for a fraction of the price! Extremely impressed. Thank you Martin
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Tatjana Brajković
15 May 2026
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Very nice job, quick, thorough and professional, would definitely recommend!
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Watch how we clean, restore and polish natural stone, tile and grout.

A Restoration Service, Not a Mop and Bucket

What I Do

Cleaning is only half of it. Where a floor has lost its finish, been scratched, etched or worn flat, I can grind, hone and polish the surface back, then seal it so it stays that way.

Cleaning Doctor technician using a weighted rotary machine and extraction vac on a tiled floor in Waterford

Natural Stone Restoration, Grinding & Polishing

Do your marble, travertine, limestone or slate floors still gleam as they once did, or have they gone dull and lifeless? Over time natural stone becomes ingrained with dust, dirt, oily and waxy deposits and layers of old polish, and foot traffic slowly wears the surface flat.

Cleaning alone will not bring that back. Using diamond tooling, I grind out scratches and etching, hone the surface flat, then diamond polish it to the finish you want, whether that is matt, satin or a full high polish. It is a genuine restoration, at a fraction of the cost of lifting the floor and starting again.

Marble & Granite Travertine & Limestone Slate & Sandstone Terrazzo & Victorian Tile
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Polished porcelain living room floor before cleaning, showing scuff marks and a dried spill stain BEFORE
The same polished porcelain living room floor after cleaning, with the staining and scuffing removed AFTER
Porcelain Tile – Stain & Scuff Removal
Utility room tiled floor before cleaning, with grout lines darkened by ingrained soil BEFORE
The same utility room floor after cleaning, with the grout lines lifted back to a clean, even tone AFTER
Utility Room Tile & Grout
Hallway tiled floor before cleaning, with soiled grout lines running between the tiles BEFORE
The same hallway floor after cleaning, with the grout lines restored to a clean, uniform colour AFTER
Hallway Tile & Grout

Deep Extraction Cleaning & Grout Restoration

Mopping moves dirt around. It settles into grout lines and into the texture of the tile, and no amount of household product will lift it back out. I use a weighted rotary machine and professional, pH-appropriate solutions to agitate the surface and release that soil from the pores of the tile and the grout.

It is then flushed and extracted under vacuum. That is a controlled rinse, not a high-pressure hosing. No mess, no water running under your kickboards, and your floor is walkable again the same day. Around 90% of grout has never been sealed, which is why it darkens so quickly. Once it is clean, I can seal it so it stays that way.

No High-Pressure Hosing Grout Cleaning & Sealing Colour Sealing Available
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Rotary machine cleaning an LVT floor in Waterford

LVT, Karndean, Amtico & Vinyl Floors

Luxury vinyl tile is sold as low maintenance, so most people assume a tired LVT floor is simply worn out. Usually it is not. What you are looking at is years of supermarket floor polish, mop residue and dressing that has yellowed, gone patchy and trapped dirt in the embossing.

I strip that build-up back to the original surface, deep clean the embossed texture, then re-dress the floor with a professional finish in the sheen you prefer, from matt through to high gloss. Karndean, Amtico, LVT, sheet vinyl and safety flooring all handled to manufacturer-safe methods.

Karndean & Amtico LVT & Sheet Vinyl Safety Flooring Strip & Re-Dress
How It Works

My Restoration Process

Every floor is different, so nothing is guessed. I survey it, test it, and show you the result on your own floor before you commit to anything.

1

Survey & Free Demonstration

I identify the surface, test the finish, and clean a small area so you can see exactly what is achievable before you spend a penny.

2

Protect & Prepare

Skirtings, kickboards and adjoining surfaces are masked and protected, and the floor is cleared and dry-soil removed.

3

Deep Clean or Strip Back

Weighted rotary agitation with the correct solution for the surface, then a controlled rinse and vacuum extraction.

4

Restore & Polish

Where needed, diamond grinding and polishing to remove scratching and etching and bring the stone back to your chosen sheen.

5

Seal, Dress & Protect

An impregnating sealer or dressing is applied to repel spills and keep grout lines cleaner for longer, plus simple aftercare advice.

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Fully Trained & Insured Satisfaction Guarantee
Why Choose Us

A Premium Floor Restoration Service

Specialist training, professional equipment and industry-standard materials, on every job and every floor type.

Natural Stone Specialists

Marble, travertine, limestone, slate, granite and terrazzo, each treated with the correct pH-balanced method.

Diamond Grinding & Polishing

Scratches, etching and worn traffic lanes ground out and polished back, not just cleaned over.

LVT, Karndean & Amtico

Old polish stripped back, embossing deep cleaned, and the floor re-dressed in your chosen sheen.

Sealing & Protection

Professional-grade impregnating sealers and dressings that repel spills and make maintenance far easier.

Free On-Site Demonstration

A survey and a test clean on your own floor, so you see the result first-hand before committing.

Restore vs. Replace

Save thousands by restoring the floor you already have instead of ripping it out and starting again.

Price Promise

The price quoted includes all labour, materials and equipment. No nasty surprises, no hidden extras.

Risk-Free Guarantee

Your 100% satisfaction is an absolute must for us. If you are not happy, we will re-clean it free of charge.

I am skilled in restoring these floor surfaces

Ceramic Porcelain Polished Porcelain Travertine Limestone Marble Granite Slate Sandstone York Stone Quarry Tile Terrazzo Victorian Tile LVT Karndean Amtico Sheet Vinyl Safety Flooring

My Results Speak for Themselves

Real examples of tile, stone and grout I have restored in Waterford. Click any image to enlarge.

Polished porcelain living room floor before cleaning, showing scuff marks and a dried spill stainBEFORE
The same polished porcelain living room floor after cleaning, with the staining and scuffing removedAFTER
Porcelain Tile – Stain & Scuff Removal
Utility room tiled floor before cleaning, with grout lines darkened by ingrained soilBEFORE
The same utility room floor after cleaning, with the grout lines lifted back to a clean, even toneAFTER
Utility Room Tile & Grout
Hallway tiled floor before cleaning, with soiled grout lines running between the tilesBEFORE
The same hallway floor after cleaning, with the grout lines restored to a clean, uniform colourAFTER
Hallway Tile & Grout

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about my tile, stone and LVT cleaning and restoration services.

How much does tile, stone and grout cleaning cost?
Every floor is different, so we provide an individual quote based on the size of the area, the type of surface, its condition and whether restoration or sealing is needed. The quote includes all equipment, solutions and labour required to complete the work, so there are no hidden extras.
What is diamond grinding and diamond polishing, and do I need it?
Cleaning removes soil from the surface. Diamond grinding and polishing removes the surface itself, a fraction of a millimetre, taking scratches, etch marks and worn traffic lanes with it, then progressively refining the stone back to a matt, satin or high-polished finish. You need it when a floor is not just dirty but physically dull, scratched or etched, which is common on marble, travertine, limestone and terrazzo. We will tell you honestly at the survey whether a clean will do the job or whether restoration is required.
Can you clean LVT, Karndean and Amtico floors?
Yes, this is one of the most rewarding floors we work on. Most tired LVT is not worn out, it is coated in years of old polish and mop residue that has yellowed and trapped dirt in the embossed texture. We strip that back, deep clean the surface, and re-dress it with a professional finish in the sheen you choose, using methods that are safe for Karndean, Amtico and other luxury vinyl products.
Do you use high-pressure water? Will it make a mess?
No. We do not blast your floor with high-pressure water. We use a weighted rotary machine to agitate the surface with the correct solution, then flush and vacuum-extract the soil in a controlled way. Skirtings and kickboards are protected, water is not left to run where it should not, and in most cases the floor is walkable again within a couple of hours.
Why can't I just mop my tile floors clean?
Regular mopping moves dirt around the surface and pushes it deeper into grout lines and into the pores of textured tile. Over time that build-up becomes impossible to remove with household products. Professional agitation and extraction lifts soil out from within the surface, a level of clean mopping simply cannot reach.
Can you restore my floor instead of replacing it?
In the vast majority of cases, yes. It costs a fraction of the price of a new floor, with none of the disruption of lifting the old one. Stone, terrazzo and quarry floors in particular respond extremely well to restoration. We will always tell you honestly if a floor is beyond saving rather than take the work on regardless.
Should I seal my grout and stone after cleaning?
We highly recommend it. Grout and natural stone are porous and will absorb spills and dirt if left unsealed. Roughly 90% of grout has never been sealed at all. A professional-grade impregnating sealer creates an invisible barrier that repels liquids and prevents staining, keeping the floor looking clean for far longer and making day-to-day maintenance much easier.
Do you offer a free demonstration?
Yes. We prefer to survey the floor and clean a small test area so you can see the achievable result on your own floor, in your own light, before you spend anything. It is the fairest way for both of us to know what the finished job will look like.
How long does the work take, and when can I walk on it?
A typical kitchen, hallway or bathroom clean takes 2–4 hours depending on size and condition; a full stone restoration with grinding and polishing takes longer and will be quoted with a clear time estimate. You can usually walk on the floor within 1–2 hours of cleaning. If a sealer or dressing has been applied, allow 24 hours before heavy traffic or wet mopping so it fully cures.
Do you offer discounts for multiple rooms?
Yes. The more areas cleaned in one visit, the better the rate we can offer. If you are having the kitchen floor done, it is well worth adding the hallway, utility, bathroom or conservatory at the same time for a discounted combined price.

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Fabric stain protector treatment being applied to upholstery
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