As brick and stone and other surfaces age over time, and to keep them looking as nice as day one, we have to clean them. Cleaning masonry may seem like a simple job that soap and water can be used for, but actually, masonry cleaning is much more difficult, especially when it comes to delicate surfaces.
To sufficiently clean masonry, you've got to use enough force to remove dirt and grime while also being incredibly careful. Brick and stone are prone to damage when the wrong chemicals or cleaning techniques are used on them, and this can often be irreparable.
That's why, for many stone cleaning projects and professionals like NW Wash in Backbarrow, a TORC cleaning system has become the preferred method. TORC cleaning is a highly efficient cleaning system that is safe to use on most delicate materials, making it ideal for restorative cleaning of both dated heritage sites and commercial properties in Backbarrow. In fact, the TORC vortex cleaning system is now considered one of the most efficient methods of cleaning masonry and is relied upon for the gentle removal of foreign substances.
TORC cleaning is the use of a specialist piece of equipment known as a TORC cleaning system to clean stone surfaces and other masonry cleaning. The TORC system was specially designed for this purpose and is a patented cleaning system. Made by the same company that made the DOFF cleaning system, Stonehealth Limited, it is one of the few environmentally friendly solutions to stone cleaning, using no harmful chemicals and removing dust particles.
Based on the JOS system, TORC cleaning systems are great at removing paint residues, removing limescale, removing smoke deposits and restoring walls back to their former glory.
A TORC cleaning system works by using a mixture of water and fine calcium carbonate (or another fine inert granulate such as dolomite or until). Using this slurry at low pressure creates a gentle swirling vortex that cleans the masonry surfaces in a natural manner. The pressure of the slurry is never higher than 8 bar, and by moving the gentle swirling vortex across the stone surfaces, it removes any microscopic dust particles.
The slurry of inert granulate and water is pumped through the machine and out through a revolutionary modulated nozzle cone. This inventive nozzle allows the TORC system to clean large and small areas alike, unlike many traditional cleaning methods.
Depending on the material being cleaned, the inert granulate may change. Generally speaking, dolomite is used to tackle paint removal and paint residues, calcium carbonate is used for carbon sulphation and smoke damage, and unil helps to tackle hard matter.
A multi-purpose granulate, calcite can remove carbon from almost all types of masonry and is ideal for polished surfaces. It is free from all known carcinogens and is safe for both the environment and human health.
A TORC system is best for use post-construction, when tackling smoke damage, carbon sulphation and other stains and discolouration caused by the debris. The TORC machine is most commonly required post-construction as it is much better at handling specific issues than other cleaning methods. It may also be used to remove brittle paints from surfaces.
There are a number of benefits of TORC cleaning, and that's why the TORC system is so popular. Some of the benefits of TORC cleaning include:
It is this versatility that has made TORC cleaning the preferred method of cleaning masonry for many companies and businesses. In addition to post-construction cleaning, TORC cleaning systems can also be used as restorative cleaning methods, especially with heritage buildings that require a gentle cleaning.
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Well, the answer is no. The TORC complete stone cleaning system uses high tech that only trained operators should use. It is one of the more complex methods of cleaning masonry and while it doesn't use harsh chemicals, it could cause damage and injury if used incorrectly.
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Both created by one of the leading specialist organisations in stone cleaning, DOFF cleaning and TORC cleaning are used for very similar things, so what actually is the difference?
The distinctive feature of the TORC cleaning system is its gentle vortex that provides an almost natural clean. The specialist nozzle that is like no other cleaning nozzle out there also helps to separate it from the DOFF system. However, there are other differences.
For one, TORC uses a fine granulate whereas DOFF cleaning is simply steam-based. TORC cleaning uses less water at 25 litres per hour versus DOFF's 5 litres per minute, and TORC uses lower pressure and temperature.