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Graffiti, Gum & Grime Removal
Are you in the grip of graffiti?
James Taylor, trade marketing manager
environment, there are some proactive steps which business owners
and facility managers can take.
for Lotus Professional, examines the real Marker pen, paint and even make up are just some of substances
cost of graffiti to businesses
used for graffiti. Finding the correct solution rests on the versatility of
the product. Wipes suitable for graffiti removal, can act as the
solution, providing quick and easy cleaning for what can be a time
eep Britain Tidy estimates that English councils spend £27 consuming task.
K
million a year on graffiti removal, with almost 90% of EC legislation on cosmetics (skin hygiene) stipulates that wipes
authorities stating that it is a problem in their area. It is often suitable for graffiti removal pass a certain number of tests for skin
both difficult and costly to clean; its removal can be very labour irritation, are non toxic and not poisonous. Wipes such as the Lotus
intensive and in extreme cases requires specialist machinery and Clean Anti-Graffiti wipes, are well suited for removing graffiti on any
materials to ensure that an area is completely cleared. non porous internal or external surface. An impregnated fluid works
Hotspots for common graffiti include subways and train stations – instantly saving time and each wipe is dispensed individually, for ease
which can create a negative first impression of towns and cities – but and cost control.
it also poses concern for countless businesses such as bars, It is widely acknowledged that a small bit of graffiti can trigger
restaurants, schools and public conveniences. more to appear, so it’s important to manage before it gets out of
Shop and restaurant frontages, bar and pub toilets are all targets control. Simple measures, like a ready supply of appropriate cleaning
for unwanted graffiti and grime. And in the current economic climate, products as part of regular cleaning and maintenance programme,
eradicating graffiti and grime is more important than ever to attract will ensure that graffiti is controlled and the cost to business
and retain a loyal customer base. minimised.
Simple solution School test
While it’s not always possible to deter people from leaving graffiti Eradicating graffiti isn’t just a problem for private companies;
and virtually impossible to stop grime from the external countless schools across the country are also battling to keep grime
at bay.
“Unwanted graffiti has been a problem at many schools I have
worked in, particularly in school toilets where staff aren’t always
around to check on pupils,“ says Mark Turner, caretaker at Writtle
Infant and Junior School in Chelmsford, Essex,
“Having spent some time looking for a solution to remove graffiti
and grime easily, we discovered the Lotus Professional Ant-Graffiti
wipes. After a quick trial I soon realised they were a great solution for
removing unwanted graffiti.
“They are quick and easy to use and remove most of the graffiti
made with marker pens and biros on hard surfaces like toilet doors
and tiles. Best of all they come in a compact mobile unit and dispense
one at time, so they’re cost effective too.”
Contact Lotus Professional for
42735 or
cleaning-matters.co.uk/enquiry
details of its wipes range. Tel: 0114 285 6685
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