The wrong pH floor cleaner permanently etches and dulls marble — an irreversible, costly mistake in Dubai's marble-floored hotels, lobbies and residences. Vileson Trade FZCO's floor cleaner is pH 6.5–7.5, tested safe for marble, travertine and limestone. B2B wholesale from Jebel Ali.
Most floor cleaners in Dubai are alkaline. pH 9–11 is standard for general-purpose surface cleaners — effective on ceramic tile, vinyl and concrete. But marble is calcite-based calcium carbonate, and it reacts chemically with anything above pH 8.5. The result is a dull, etched surface that looks dirty even when clean — and cannot be reversed without professional polishing costing thousands of dirhams. Every hotel, residential tower and commercial property in Dubai with marble flooring needs a pH neutral floor cleaner. Not "low-pH." Not "gentle." Verified pH 6–8, confirmed on the SDS.
The pH scale runs from 0 (strongly acidic) to 14 (strongly alkaline). Marble — and all other calcite-based stones including travertine, limestone and terrazzo — is chemically stable only in a narrow neutral range of pH 6 to 8. Outside this range, the surface reacts:
Standard all-purpose floor cleaners sold in Dubai typically measure pH 9–11. They are safe for ceramic tile, vinyl flooring and concrete — but repeated daily use on marble causes progressive dulling and surface damage. The damage is cumulative and often not noticed until the marble finish has significantly deteriorated. Professional re-polishing of a hotel lobby marble floor costs AED 5,000–25,000. Always verify pH before use on any stone floor.
Different stone and floor types have different pH tolerances. The table below is a practical reference for housekeeping managers and FM companies managing mixed-surface portfolios in Dubai hotels and commercial properties.
| Surface Type | Safe pH Range | Common in Dubai | Risk from Wrong pH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble | 6.0 – 8.0 | Hotel lobbies, bathrooms, penthouses | Etching, dulling (acid); seal stripping, discolouration (alkaline) |
| Travertine | 6.0 – 8.0 | Spa areas, boutique hotels | Same as marble — calcite-based |
| Limestone | 6.5 – 8.0 | Premium residential, heritage buildings | Highly sensitive to acid — etches rapidly |
| Terrazzo | 6.0 – 9.0 | Commercial floors, airports, malls | Cement matrix tolerates slightly more alkaline than pure marble |
| Porcelain / Ceramic tile | 5.0 – 10.0 | Standard hotel rooms, back-of-house | Wide tolerance — standard floor cleaners safe |
| Vinyl / LVT | 5.5 – 9.0 | Budget hotels, serviced apartments | Avoid highly alkaline — causes surface embrittlement long-term |
| Polished concrete | 6.0 – 9.0 | Modern commercial, warehouses | Acid dissolves cement binder; alkaline generally safe short-term |
Vileson Trade FZCO provides the pH value at recommended use dilution on the product SDS and COA — not just the concentrate. Concentrate pH is often different from in-use pH after dilution. Always verify the in-use pH against your surface type. Contact us at +971 56 319 6134 if you need clarification on pH for a specific surface.
Correct marble floor cleaning protects the surface, extends finish life and reduces long-term restoration costs. The following protocol is used by professional housekeeping operations across Dubai's 5-star hotel sector.
Acidic cleaners (vinegar, citrus-based, descalers, toilet bowl cleaner), standard all-purpose cleaners (pH 9–11), bleach solutions, ammonia-based glass cleaners, steam cleaning on unsealed marble, or dry powder cleaners with abrasive particles. All cause permanent damage at the molecular level.
pH 6.5–7.5 at use dilution. Safe for marble, travertine, limestone, terrazzo and all stone floors. Hard-water formulated for Dubai's 300–500 ppm TDS supply. SDS confirms pH.
Protective floor polish for marble, terrazzo and stone floors. Builds a thin polymer film that protects the surface from traffic wear, scratching and moisture penetration.
For mixed-surface properties with carpeted areas alongside marble. Removes embedded soiling from commercial carpet without bleaching or colour shift.
Removes old polish and build-up from stone floors prior to re-polishing or resealing. Use with care on marble — verify pH and dilution with your stone care professional.
pH 6.5–7.5 — confirmed on SDS. Safe for marble, travertine and all stone floors. Free samples for new B2B accounts. UAE delivery from Jebel Ali.