Steam CleaningSteam cleaning is an incredibly effective method of cleaning without causing any damage to the substrate being cleaned. English Heritage and National Trust often specify this method for the cleaning of listed buildings. We use the Doff system by Stonehealth as it is the most superior out of the two systems on the market. Many companies will use hot cleaning methods, this IS NOT steam. To truly steam clean the temperature must stay at 150 degrees at the nozzle.
Steam cleaning is effective in cleaning natural stone surfaces and causes no damage to the substrate when used correctly as there is no water ingress due to the temperature of the steam drying immediately. No pressure is applied from the system meaning a very gentle clean. Steam can be used to remove coatings such as paint, graffiti and chewing gum from monuments and pathways and bio growth on buildings and brick and stone There are a range of specialist poultices and gels available to use alongside steam to remove stubborn stains from sensitive surfaces.
Whatever the external surface, Totex has it covered!
House cleaning, floor steamer, remove paint from brick, stone cleaner, brick cleaner, and stone cleaning.
Benefits of steam cleaning:
- High temperature, low pressure and low volume of water ensures minimal water ingress as the surface is never saturated with water
- Ideal for listed buildings, portland stone, monuments and gravestones
- No pressure is applied during application
- No chemicals or additives need to be used
- For use in gum removal, bitumen removal, coatings and paint removal and excellent for use on heritage buildings and industrial areas
- 150 degree superheated water provides a sterilising clean
- Gentle cleaning of structures and substrates
- Removes moss, algae, fungi and other biological matter
why use totex?
- Full, free site survey and full risk assessment provided upon request
- We have a focus on quality, safety and efficiency
- Totex uses the market leading Doff machine by Stonehealth
- We will only use methods that we know will work on a substrate
- Our staff are fully trained in all equipment for working at heights for all your access needs
- Discounts available for customers willing to participate in case studies
- Above all else we all take pride in our work
What to expect from us
- Totex will arrange a date to visit site for a no obligation free site visit and during this visit we will ascertain which method/methods are appropriate for the surfaces requiring cleaning
- Totex will identify any areas needing minor repairs or which will require additional cleaning methods
- Totex will provide you with a full method statement and quotation
- We will only use methods that we know will work on a substrate
- Upon written confirmation of acceptance of the quotation Totex will arrange a date to complete the work, at your convenience
- Totex can apply for any permissions required due to a property’s listed status and we can work with conservation officers on your behalf
- Totex will provide any risk assessments and product data sheets you require
- On the day, operatives will secure any working areas safely in order to protect any people, property, flora and fauna
Areas we cover
We work extensively in the South West (Devon, Somerset and Cornwall) including Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth, Taunton, Tiverton, Exmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot, Teignbridge, Torbay, Paignton, Torquay, Dartmouth and Totnes. Totex can complete many projects throughout the UK and London.
