Street Cleaning/Graffiti Removal
Graffiti is bad for business
MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY CLEANING & HYGIENE CHEMICALS
ServiceMaster Clean’s MalcolmHolmes reports.
Graffiti can be seen everywhere - in shop- ping centre facilities, on the walls and doors of commercial businesses, factories and healthcare organisations - and it is es- timated that it costs the UK over £1 billion per year to clean up. Graffiti can cause damage to decorative or delicate surfaces. Affected areas may also start to feel run down and appear threatening, putting off customers and prospects. The illegal marking of walls and surfaces
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is an offence under the Criminal Damage Act (1971) and is most common in cities, damaging the appearance of buildings and draining commercial resources. According to the British Transport Police, graffiti costs the London Underground an estimated £10 million per year and it would cost about £38 million to replace all of the graffiti-etched windows on every Tube train.
Act fast
First impressions count and an unsightly building could lead to a loss of business or a reduction in staff morale. Eliminating graffiti as soon as it appears makes it eas- ier to remove and reduces the risk of re- peat. Whether graffiti is on a small or large
scale, using the correct products and tech- niques is vital in its removal and prevention. There are several different techniques and products that can be used for indoor and outdoor graffiti removal. The main objective with removal is to preserve the condition of the area as much as possible and to pre- vent future vandalism. To ascertain the appropriate removal
technique you need to identify, if possible, the type of product or instrument that was used to apply the graffiti. You will also need to consider the actual structure of the area affected and the material of the surface. Common techniques for graffiti removal in- clude painting, sanding, scraping, disinfec- tants, chemical graffiti removers, power
washing and abrasive blasting, and graffiti removal gel. You should always seek expert advice as using chemicals or a pressure washer to remove graffiti can damage sur- faces further if not used correctly.
Graffiti prevention
Prevention is often the best cure. Themost commonmethod for prevention is to use specially designed ‘anti-graffiti’ paint and products on surfaces to protect andmin- imise the damage caused, however it is al- ways important to check the guidelines as some surfaces are not recommended. Natural deterrents such as landscaping
with shrubs or thorny plants can help to re- strict vandal access, as can fencing and controlled entrance and exits. Limit access to roofs bymoving dustbins away from walls and covering drainpipes to prevent vandals fromscaling them. Consider using uneven wall surfaces like pebble dashing or flint work and cover any exposed walls in trellis, iron work or climbing plants.
Business as usual
Using a damagemanagement company is the best way to return back to ‘business as usual’. Specialists such as ServiceMaster Clean can start putting the property back to normal following not onlymalicious dam- age such as graffiti, but also other forms of unexpected building damage such as flood, water, or fire. You should appoint a contractor that is a
member of the British DamageManage- ment Association (BDMA). This will show that the provider adheres to professional standards, compatible with loss adjuster and insurer processes. ServiceMaster Clean is a foundermember and currently hasmore BDMA accredited senior techni- cians than any other company in the UK in- dustry.
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Total wipeout for spots and stains
Marks, stains, graffiti and deep in-ground dirt can be removed from floors and other hard surfaces quickly and easily using two new innovative Taski WipeOut pads from Diversey Care. The Taski WipeOut hand pad is ideal for spot cleaning while the WipeOut pad for floorcare machines can cover large areas quickly and efficiently. Each provides users with new capabilities in their building care and floorcare operations. The new pads are manufactured from the same foam polymer as the Taski WipeOut
sponge. This advanced material can remove a wide range of surface marks and stains when simply rubbed over the affected area. The pads are non-scouring and non-abrasive which means they will not scratch or damage the surface being cleaned. They can be used damp with water alone or with cleaning products for added versatility across a range of applications to deliver excellent results. The WipeOut hand pad can be used on its own or with a hand-held Jumbo Pad holder
with built-in scraper for working small areas quickly and efficiently. When used for over- head cleaning or places that are difficult to reach, the pad can be attached to a standard Taski Jonmaster Ultra extendable handle and frame. This simple and effective combina- tion makes it easier to reach inaccessible areas to maintain appearance and improve customer perceptions.
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