Wall Cleaning

When you want your wall cleaning outside of your home, what should you consider?

What type of material is the wall made of?
What type of contaminant do you want removing?
What is the best method for cleaning your wall?

Todays homes come in all sizes, shapes and finishes. From traditional brick, stone, render, wood cladding, concrete cladding, tiles, glass, marble and other finishes.

When new, they look great. The look of your home makes you feel proud of living in it.

The type of material determines the cleaning method required.

For bricks, there are many types. Some are hard, like London glazed bricks, while others are softer, like common bricks used in new houses. You can use high-pressure water to clean hard-faced bricks. However, a high-pressure water jet could damage softer bricks.

For stones, there are also various types used for building walls. Examples include Portland stone, Bath stone, and York stone. The cleaning company must know the specific type of stone before cleaning it.

For render, which is now common on modern homes and apartments, there are many brands of through-coloured renders. Each brand requires a different cleaning method.

Additionally, consider what is contaminating the wall

Common contaminants include paint, mortar, graffiti, rust, copper, lead, traffic pollutants, and other substances.

Moulds, mosses, lichens and other green, red, brown or black organic matter is most likely the cause of your problems these days. The weather is perfect all year round for your wall to becoming a breeding ground for FUNK growth.

What is the best method of wall cleaning

Man made and it is likely low pressure steam at high temperature all the way to high pressure cold water blasting.

Organic matter requires a softer approach.

Soft washing is ideal to remove all types of organic matter build up on your exterior walls and flat surfaces.