30/10/2026
All cleaners should know this 💯
Our team are all trained on every product in our stock room. What the PH is, what surface it can be used on or where to avoid, and what build up it will tackle.
Cleaning Facebook groups are full of people advising people wrongly especially recommending acidic cleaners and bleach when they shouldn't 🙄
PS Bleach is not a cleaner!!
If you dont know, dont ask facebook is my advice 😆
Get on Paul Cranney course Stone Care Direct instead 👌
We dont use bleach or supermarket bought products at all.
All our products are from Mopstop Stone care direct and aukhygiene as they advise us properly and you dont get that from Tesco 😆
DO YOU CHECK THE PH OF YOUR CLEANING PRODUCTS? 🧪
If you're a professional cleaner and you're not checking the pH of the chemicals you're using, you could be making a very expensive mistake!
Different chemicals are designed to tackle different problems, but that doesn't mean they're suitable for every surface.
Here's a quick breakdown 👇
🔴 ACIDIC (pH below 7)
Often used for removing limescale and mineral deposits. But use an acidic product on marble or limestone and you could end up with permanent etching!
🟢 NEUTRAL (pH 7)
Often ideal for regular maintenance cleaning, particularly on suitable natural stone surfaces.
🔵 ALKALINE (pH above 7)
Often used for tackling grease, oils and heavy contamination. But be careful, stronger alkaline products can damage certain finishes and coatings!
SO WHERE DO YOU FIND THE pH?
Start by checking the product label or Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which lists the product's physical and chemical properties, including pH where applicable.
If you're unsure, contact the manufacturer or use a suitable pH testing method for water-based products.
And here's something else worth remembering...
pH is only part of the picture. You still need to consider the surface, dilution, dwell time and other ingredients.
A few minutes checking could save you hundreds, if not thousands, in damage!
KNOW YOUR SURFACES. KNOW YOUR CHEMICALS.
It's something we can't stress enough!