There are many different ideas about graffiti and how it can be removed. The team at Wipeout Ltd break down the most common misconceptions.
Myth: Graffiti paint is not toxic
Truth: Many vandals use spray paints and other materials that are toxic to both human health and the environment. If you try to remove graffiti this paint can splash onto your skin and cause harm to your health.
Myth: Graffiti can be removed with soap and water
Truth: Graffiti needs to be removed using specialist chemicals and cleaning materials. Adding soapy water to graffiti is likely to simply spread the paint around and push it further into the surface material, making it harder to remove.
Myth: The best way of removing graffiti is with jet washing
Truth: High-pressure jet washers can damage more porous and delicate surfaces, such as brick and stone and push the paint further into the cracks in the material, making it more difficult to clean. This can often leave a mark or shadow, known as ‘ghosting’.
Myth: Graffiti can be removed with bleach
Truth: Bleach and other household chemicals will leave shadows and we are often called to clean up DIY graffiti removals.
Myth: One universal cleaning product can remove all graffiti
Truth: No. not one single chemical will remove all graffiti. We tailor our chemicals and cleaning methods depending on the surface material, the type and extent of graffiti, and the weather conditions. Our graffiti will always remove graffiti safely and efficiently.
Myth: Graffiti is only ever found in rundown areas
Truth: Any location can be susceptible to graffiti. Whilst locations like bus shelters and railway lines are common targets, areas like shopping centres, underground car parks, walls, signs, and even cars and other locations can be targeted by vandals.
Myth: You shouldn’t bother removing graffiti, as vandals will just come back
Truth: It has been proven that the quicker you remove graffiti the better because it is less likely that vandals will return.
Myth: There is no way to prevent graffiti
Truth: There are several anti-graffiti coatings available that make it easier to remove graffiti. Vandals will be able to tell the surface has been protected, so may move on to target another area. We can advise about the best anti-graffiti coating for your requirements.
Myth: It is really expensive to hire professional graffiti removers
Truth: Graffiti removal is much more affordable than you may think. Hiring a professional graffiti removal company will always be more cost-effective in the long run because you will deter criminal activity.
Myth: Graffiti removal is always a hassle
Truth: Our graffiti removal company makes the process of removing graffiti as quick and easy as possible. Simply WhatsApp us a picture of the graffiti on 07974 357 174. We will be able to provide you with a fast and no-obligation quote. We provide fast graffiti removal and can sometimes even remove graffiti on the same day.
Do you need help with graffiti removals? Call our graffiti removal company
For more information about our graffiti removals, please call us now on 020 3837 3605 or 07974 357 174. Alternatively, please email graffiti@wipeoutuk.co.uk
