Specialist Heritage Cleaning
- One-stop fully managed heritage restoration services
- Technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment
- Personal service & dedicated point of contact
- Innovative, budget conscious claims management solution
- Approved Rosette Accredited contractor
- Fully accredited & compliant
Heritage Cleaning
MRUK provide Specialist Accredited Heritage Cleaning, Conservation and Restoration Services for restoring listed, historic buildings and sites to their former glory by removing dirt and pollution without damaging the building’s structure and features.
Why is Heritage Cleaning important?
Heritage cleaning aims to preserve buildings and helps to restore them to their original beauty, and protect their structural integrity. Emergency restoration, maintenance or a tailored service plan helps to maintain the building structure and improve the longevity of any ornate stonework facades and brickwork.
How is Heritage Cleaning done?
Heritage cleaning often requires specialised techniques and equipment including the DOFF system. Doff cleaning is a steam-based cleaning method that uses a ‘DOFF’ machine to clean stone, brick, concrete, and other surfaces. DOFF delivers a gentle, non-abrasive process that’s ideal for historic and sensitive materials, using high-temperature steam and gentle pressure to clean surfaces without damaging them. It can remove moss, algae, fungi, other biological matter, and spores.
Where can DOFF be used?
DOFF cleaning is used in many places, including homes, businesses, historic sites, and fire and smoke damaged buildings.
- Domestic property – In kitchens and toilets DOFF cleaning can easily remove grease, grime, and other substances. Doff cleaning can be used to treat fire damage or mould from brickwork and stonework
- Swimming pools – DOFF cleaning can disinfect and clean swimming pools
- Commercial property – DOFF cleaning can remove dirt, grime, and other substances in Food Production, Hygiene Control, Factories, Transport & Vehicle Depots, and Workshops
- Hospitals – DOFF cleaning can disinfect and clean hospital floors and walls
- Historic & Heritage sites – DOFF cleaning can clean and restore historic structures, such as ancient ruins and archaeological structures
- Tourist attractions – DOFF cleaning can maintain the visual appeal of historic structures without causing damage
- Museums & galleries – DOFF cleaning can preserve the integrity of artefacts or building elements
- Listed buildings of special architectural or historic interest with legal protections, along with registered parks, gardens and monuments
How does it work?
- The DOFF machine heats water to high temperatures, up to 150°C at the nozzle
- The machine uses low water pressure, around 3-5 litres per minute
- The low water pressure reduces the risk of damaging fragile materials
- The water doesn’t penetrate deeply into substrates, allowing materials to dry quickly
What can it be used for?
- Removing paint, graffiti, grime, algae and biological contaminants
- Removing bird and vermin droppings, grease and oil spills, and chewing gum from wood, brick, render, stone, and cladding
- Removing carbon staining from surfaces caused as a result of a fire or smoke incident
What are the benefits?
- Lower emissions and fuel usage are just two examples of how the design of DOFF III ensures greater durability and reliability
- It’s eco-friendly, using just water with no chemicals needed
- It’s cheaper and more environmentally sound than other chemical based cleaning solutions
- It’s more sympathetic to delicate architecture and surfaces
Thank you for your interest in our Specialist Accredited Heritage Cleaning Services.
For more information please call now on 0808 1467707, or submit your contact details in the form, and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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