Exterior Cleaning – The Algoclear Cleaning Process

The objective of the Algoclear Cleaning Process is to deliver working methods that are safe, economical and sustainable. It is supported by a team aggregating a wealth of experience in all aspects of surface cleaning beginning by an understanding of surface biology, chemistry and their best application on site.

Once the precise origin and composition of a stain is understood the appropriate chemistry can be applied. The exact working method will however change with the substrate. This site will take you through the steps necessary to achieve best results first time without risk for the building or ground surface.

Softwash Exterior Cleaning, Co Kildare

Types of Stains

Live biofilms

Live Biofilm - Grimmia Pulvinata

Moss, lichen,bacteria, algae, yeasts, protozoa, and other microorganisms

Metabolites

Metabolites - Red Algae

Compounds produced by a live biofilm usually to protect against UV light. Commonly red – from an algae or black from a fungi.

Metallic marks

Metallic Marks

Iron browning near the ground, rust marks, lead oxide or carbonate. etc

Atmospheric pollution & efflorescence

Atmospheric pollution & efflorescence

Calcium deposits and surface degradation of stone in the presence of pollutants. Carbon deposits.

Lipids

Lipids - Fatty marks mainly from vehicles.

Fatty marks mainly from vehicles.

Type of Substrates

Cleaning of Artificial sports and large surfaces using ACP biocide

Artificial sports and large surfaces

Building Cleaning

Buildings

Pathways, resin bound rubber or aggregates & brick paving

Pathways, resin bound rubber or aggregates & brick paving

Cleaning of Stone Paved Areas using ACP biocide - OleoClear

Stone paved areas

Painted Surface

Painted surfaces and glass

Decking

Timber structures & decking

The Algoclear Cleaning Process applied to white render

The Algoclear Cleaning Process applied to white render

The Algoclear Cleaning Process applied to roof cleaning

The Algoclear Cleaning Process applied to roof cleaning