APT have been providing brick cleaning services to organisations for over 30 years. Clean bricks give a good first impression of your exterior building. We use specialised detergent for cleaning brick, without the need for damaging brick acid.
The purpose of brick cleaning, or any masonry cleaning for that matter is to remove aged contaminated and atmospheric pollutants, whilst being sympathetic to all bricks, stone masonry and joint mortars. Since traditional methods are less controlled, removing soiling in one go, they can be extremely damaging to the surface of your brickwork. As such, since APT have been providing brick cleaning services to organisations throughout the UK for circa 30 years, we have developed unique ways to ensure that bricks are cleaned to the highest of standards.
We use new, highly advanced techniques for cleaning bricks, known as soda blasting and doff-type low pressure super-heated steam cleaning.
Soda blasting is particularly suited to the removal of:
Organic lime, exterior & gloss based paints
Limescale
Bird droppings
Effervescence staining
Bitumen
Atmospheric carbon soiling
Graffiti removal
Steam cleaning systems are used for gentle cleaning and restoration of all conservation projects and building cleaning since they produce highly effective results. This brick cleaning method uses very low pressure, super-heated high steam of up to 120 degrees to remove all unwanted surface contaminants from bricks, stone, masonry and building cladding. Cleaning bricks with super-heated steam allows the surface to dry quickly and avoids the use of high-pressure jetting where water droplets are forced and driven into any porous surface which can become frozen in harsh winter periods, causing damage years later.
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Low pressure super-heated steam cleaning works to remove:
Algae
Moss
Unsightly stains
Graffiti
Organic lime, exterior & gloss paints
These tried and tested methods allow us to achieve excellent results, even on the most difficult embedded contamination. Unlike traditional methods (brick cleaning acids, high pressure water cleaning and harsh brick cleaning chemicals), our unique brick cleaning services do not damage the surface materials and restore your buildings to what they once were!
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The purpose of brick cleaning, or any masonry cleaning for that matter is to remove aged contaminated and atmospheric pollutants, whilst being sympathetic to all bricks, stone masonry and joint mortars. Since traditional methods are less controlled, removing soiling in one go, they can be extremely damaging to the surface of your brickwork. As such, since APT have been providing brick cleaning services to organisations throughout the UK for circa 30 years, we have developed unique ways to ensure that bricks are cleaned to the highest of standards. We use new, highly advanced techniques for cleaning bricks, known as soda blasting and doff-type low pressure super-heated steam cleaning.
When it comes to any type of brick cleaning, we always recommend using either soda blasting or low pressure super-heated steam cleaning. Soda blasting uses precision compressed air to fire specially graded sodium bicarbonate crystals at the brick wall (or other brick surface) to remove any unwanted surface deposits. Steam cleaning systems are used for gentle cleaning and restoration of all conservation projects and building cleaning since they produce highly effective results. This brick cleaning method uses very low pressure, super-heated high steam of up to 120 degrees to remove all unwanted surface contaminants from bricks, stone, masonry and building cladding.
We use two methods for cleaning mortar from bricks, these specialist techniques are called soda blasting and low pressure super-heated steam cleaning. These tried and tested methods allow us to achieve excellent results, even on the most difficult embedded contamination. Unlike traditional methods (brick cleaning acids, high pressure water cleaning and harsh brick cleaning chemicals), our unique brick cleaning services do not damage the surface materials and restore your buildings to what they once were!
Soda blasting is particularly suited to the removal of:
· Organic lime, exterior and gloss-based paints · Limescale · Effervescence staining · Atmospheric Carbon soiling
· Graffiti removal · Bitumen · Bird droppings · Algal blooms
Low pressure super-heated steam cleaning works to remove:
Algae
Moss
Unsightly stains
Graffiti
Paints
Our specialist, environmentally friendly cleaning methods do not use acid. Soda blasting uses precision compressed air to fire specially graded sodium bicarbonate crystals at the brick wall (or other brick surface) to remove any unwanted surface deposits. Working from the outside in soda blasting gently removes successive layers of contamination, until the suitable brick cleaning has been achieved. Soda blasting is an environmentally friendly brick cleaning technology that is not abrasive and will not damage bricks and mortar. Cleaning bricks with super-heated steam allows the surface to dry quickly and avoids the use of high-pressure jetting where water droplets are forced and driven into any porous surface which can become frozen in harsh winter periods, causing damage years later.
We always avoid using traditional brick cleaning methods, such as bleach. The reason being is that such outdated methods are uncontrolled when it comes to removing soiling from bricks. This means that they can be extremely damaging to the surface of your brickwork. As such, since APT have been providing brick cleaning services to organisations throughout the UK for circa 30 years, we have developed unique ways to ensure that bricks are cleaned to the highest of standards. We use new, highly advanced techniques for cleaning bricks, known as soda blasting and doff-type low pressure super-heated steam cleaning that have been tried, tested and are trusted for brick cleaning.
APT’s unique brick cleaning methods allow us to restore your brickwork to its original state, without damaging the surface material and mortar joints. We use new, highly advanced techniques for cleaning bricks, known as soda blasting and doff-type low pressure super-heated steam cleaning. Soda blasting is an environmentally friendly brick cleaning technology that is non-abrasive and will not damage bricks and mortar. Low pressure super-heated steam cleaning for brick cleaning uses very low pressure, super-heated high steam of up to 120 degrees to remove all unwanted surface contaminants from bricks, stone, masonry and building cladding. These two methods are the best techniques used for cleaning bricks effectively.
“I would like to thank APT-ICC for their excellent work and assistance on the Barclays Bank project. They delivered the scheme and additional works on time and without issue thanks to Andrew and his team for all your extra effort, long hours and commitment. I look forward to using them on future renovations.”
Graham Lowe – Project Manager, Overbury Plc
“I would like to thank the team at APT for the hard work and flexibility in delivering this project on time and in overcoming some of the abnormalities suffered with recent weather and on-site movements of contractors. The result was outstanding, and I look forward to working with you in the future on similar projects.”
Dave Nicolas
“We employed the services of APT to renovate a Grade 2 Listed Building. Under the directive of Cadw we were not allowed to use any wet process or chemicals within the interior of the building. APT used Soda Blasting on sandstone, brick, ceramic glazed tiles, metal work, paintwork on ceilings, coving, woodwork and ornate fixtures. It was a great achievement to have one system for all the surfaces that needed cleaning and restoring and one that also ticked all the boxes of the environmental and conservation officers. The process saved us both time & money in being able to have just one company on site. We are very grateful to APT for their hard work on this project.”
Tim Luke – Gee Construction
Can be found on our sister company APT Commercial Chemicals via www.aptcommercialchemicals.co.uk.
Θ Ghost Buster – A powerful non-solvent graffiti remover used to remove deep and difficult shadowing that can be left after initial graffiti removal. It can also be used to remove aged graffiti staining.
Θ Algae Cleaner – A professional, concentrated algae cleaner that kills spores on contact; it is known UK wide as one of the best algae removers.
Θ Exterior Building Render Cleaner – Highly versatile, used in several cleaning methods; low pressure super-heated steam cleaners, pressure washers, garden sprayers, floor scrubbing machinery, as well as spray wiping by hand.
Θ Moss Cleaner – Concentrated, commercial grade moss remover used by cleaning professionals throughout the UK. One of the safest and most effective moss killer used today, removing unsightly moss and lichens in 48 hours.
Manufactured and supplied by our sister company APT Commercial Chemicals for over 30 years.
Extra strength, industrial brick acid, rust and limescale remover and acid descaler. Highly concentrated formula is the best on the market.
Powerful, non-solvent graffiti remover used to remove deep and difficult shadowing that is left after initial graffiti removal. It can be used to remove aged graffiti staining.
The best concentrated algae cleaner and remover kills spores on contact. Safe to use on a variety of surfaces. 100% biodegradable, phosphate free, environmentally friendly formula.
Professional, versatile and highly concentrated formula to kill off growth spores of algae, mould, moss and fungi from most exterior building surfaces.
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