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New Stadium Scheme Includes Restoration Of Old Brick Tower
Visitors to Everton’s new stadium may mainly be focused on the new venue, but the site also includes a Victorian tower restored by extensive brick cleaning.

What Is Dry Ice Blasting And What Can It Be Used To Clean?
Whilst dry ice is not always associated with cleaning, it is a highly efficient form of cleaning which does not create any chemical residue as a by-product.

How A Clean Up Helps An Old Mill Become A New Treasure
Sandblasting stone can help clean up many old buildings such as mills, helping turn grotty old derelict ruins into beautiful buildings for new purposes.

How A Medieval Book Inspired The First Playground
Playgrounds are commonly shifting and vital parts of villages, towns and cities, but their origins stem from a book about the history of mediaeval monasteries.

How To Keep Old Listed Brick Buildings Clean
There are different ways in which brick cleaning can be carried out, with some methods being much more suited to cleaning the exterior of older buildings.

Why Do You Need To Get Rid Of Your Insulation Foam?
Some homeowners and property managers may have been instructed to invest in spray foam removal as a matter of urgency, but here is why you should not delay.

Who Invented Dry Ice And How Is It Used For Surface Cleaning?
Dry ice blast cleaning is a highly effective alternative to sandblasting or water blasting that may be more appropriate in certain cases, but who discovered it?

How Fire Damaged Surfaces Can Be Brought Back To Life
A fire can result in a lot of damage to buildings, but sandblasting brick can help to bring it back to life, removing soot and smoke residue from the surface.

How Water Jets Can Help Transform Dirty Alleyways
Many communities have transformed alleys from dirty no-go areas into attractive, flowery places. But you may need a high pressure water jet to achieve this.

How Many Layers Of Paint Can Be On A Wall Without Problems?
When painting a wall, it is best for it to undergo chemical paint stripping and preparation to provide a perfect surface, but what happens if the paint is left?