The Graffiti Removal Unit of Bradford (GRUB) are specialists in removing all forms of graffiti, from any surface, using safe and environmentally friendly materials and techniques, and without damaging the original surface, or surface decoration.
GRUB does not use any acids, or spirit based solvents. All of the cleaning agents used are water soluble and bio-degradable. For high risk areas there is a range of anti graffiti and/or anti poster treatments and coatings available. Some are invisible and do not change the appearance of the original surface, whilst others can provide a full decorative finish, in any colour you may want.
Graffiti Removal – method of removal
The method of graffiti removal depends on the surface (brick, stone, pebbledash, rendered surfaces, wood etc) and type of substance used (crayon, spray paint, felt tip pen etc), in the majority of cases. A specific solvent based chemical is applied directly onto the graffiti, the chemical is then agitated into the substance and finally the whole surface area is jet washed using either hot or cold water.
On very stubborn graffiti we sometimes use a system called wet blast. In principle it is the same as the traditional sand blasting method apart from we use a non-silicone sand through the jet wash machine.
As of June 2003 we have been using a machine called Accustrip. It is an air blasting system that injects bicarbonate of soda into the air stream. This means that large areas of graffiti can be removed quickly with only a small amount of water and without having to close off areas of the city to the public.
It's not only more efficient and environmentally friendly, but the bicarbonate of soda actually helps to clean the drains out too.
Please use the link below to request graffiti removal.
