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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Removing Graffiti the Eco-Friendly Way

Traditional methods of graffiti removal involve repainting the surface or using thinners to dissolve the paint. Both methods have their limitations. Repainting is costly and can look unattractive if the repainted area does not match the other parts of the wall. Thinners dissolve not only graffiti but also paint and any finishing layer on the surface. The quickest and most effective method of graffiti removal is using special graffiti-removal detergents and pressure washers from reputable suppliers such as Daimer®.

Graffiti removal detergents sold on the market usually contain a number of toxic and harmful chemicals. They emit noxious fumes and may cause chemical burns if not handled properly. In contrast, Daimer®’s Eco-Green® Graffiti Remover is made of natural ingredients. These food-grade, biodegradable components react chemically with paint, grease, marker, or pen. The molecular-level reaction helps remove the graffiti by lifting paint particles to the surface and keeping particles from reattaching to cleaned surfaces.

Green chemicals such as the Eco-Green® Graffiti Remover can be applied with a brush on to the surface. It can then be wiped off with a towel or hosed away along with the graffiti matter. For optimum cleaning efficiency, it is recommended to use green cleaners along with pressure washers. They can be added to the detergent chambers of these machines for the greatest graffiti removal power. Most contractors prefer to use such green chemicals while pressure washing walls, windows, and other graffiti-prone surfaces.

Many green chemicals are as effective as ordinary, toxic detergents. Daimer®’s unique Micro-Blasting® technology facilitates removal of the toughest graffiti stains. Besides being very effective at removing graffiti, these biodegradable products are nonreactive and carry no health or fire hazard.