Environmentally Friendly - Stone Cleaning by the Specialists

• Do you have problems with mould, algae or moss?
• Are slippery steps causing you Health and Safety concerns?
• Do you need a headstone cleaning?
• Is your patio green and unsightly?
• Are you considering blast cleaning but are concerned about the damage it might cause?
• Are you concerned about using environment damaging chemicals but need to get a surface cleaned?

The Stone Cleaning Specialists can solve all these problems and much more!

Here at The Stone Cleaning Specialists we pride ourselves on using a 100% environmentally friendly solution for getting your stone back to its former glory. Our methods do not cause any harm to the stone or, just as importantly, the environment. Our green ethics also extend to the tools of our trade with our vehicles currently being converted to run on organic bio-fuels, the paper we print on is recycled, our spraying kits are hand-pumped and even the office coffee cups are biodegradable. This is our vision of the way forward in Stone Cleaning.

• We treat mould, algae and moss on all hard surfaces.
• 100% non-abrasive eliminating damage to statues, monuments and architectural engravings.
• 100% environmentally friendly and HSE approved.
• Low pressure application ensures even application and minimal runoff.
• No high pressure water blasting or steam cleaning which can actually accelerate re-growth of mould, algae and moss.

The majority of stone cleaning is carried out by jet blasting water at high pressure on to the surface of the stone. This can not only damage the stone work, but also normally involves adding a low acid chemical to help the process. To create the pressure required, the jet blaster will be powered by a generator which normally runs off petrol or diesel. These factors make the process anything-but environmentally friendly.

The Stone Cleaning Specialists use a high-performance broad spectrum anti-bacterial disinfectant, fungicide, algaecide and detergent that contains no bleach or acids, and is readily biodegradable to EC/OECD standards. It targets green/black mould, algae and moss on all exterior hard surfaces and is applied using hand pumped spraying apparatus or low energy battery powered rechargeable devices for larger areas.

It works by killing mould and other growths within typically 2-4 days with the secondary detergent action helping to gently clean the treated surface in the following weeks and months. Any dead growth that has not been removed by the elements can be lightly brushed away 2-4 months after treatment. Once applied, your surfaces will typically be protected against re-growth for 6-9 months and for 9-12 months after subsequent treatments. It’s the most effective, efficient, eco-friendly way to treat mould, algae and moss on all hard surfaces. In comparison, pressure-washing is time-consuming, labour-intensive and abrasive – and it often accelerates the growth of mould and algae.

Even though we are called The Stone Cleaning Specialists we also use the same methods to clean and renovate a whole variety of surfaces including brickwork, masonry, roofing, driveways, asphalt, paving, tarmac, wooden fencing, car parks, monuments, headstones, slate, concrete, fibreglass, plastic & metal surfaces, tennis courts, gravel, rendering, pavements, playgrounds, glass, paintwork and decking.

FIVE GREAT REASONS TO USE THE STONE CLEANING SPECIALISTS

1. We’re 100% environmentally friendly.
2. Minimum disruption as application is quicker than other methods of cleaning.
3. Your surfaces are not blast cleaned, a process that can damage stone in the longer term.
4. We lightly apply our compound to your surface resulting in the surrounding   areas not being affected.
5. Small and diminishing residues protect against re-growth.
   

The Stone Cleaning Specialists - working to make a greener, leaner, cleaner environment.

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