No single method suits everything. Steam works wonders on grout but damages parquet; high pressure cleans concrete but attacks joints and roof tiles. This is how we choose.
Choose a material to see which techniques we recommend and what we avoid.
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Scouring pads, razor blades on coated glass, working in full sun.
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Pure water outside, traditional method inside.
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Acidic products (vinegar, descalers, cement haze remover) and abrasives.
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Clean with pH-neutral products; impregnation limits staining.
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Steam, lots of water and aggressive products.
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Care depends on the finish: soap or oil for oiled floors, neutral cleaner for lacquered floors.
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Strongly alkaline products on linoleum, solvents.
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Machine scrubbing and a periodic protective layer.
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Acids on untreated concrete.
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Scrubber-dryer, plus degreaser for oil stains.
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Acid on natural stone next to the tiles.
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Steam for grout; remove cement haze only with a product for ceramics.
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Too much water and insufficient drying time.
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Encapsulation in between, spray extraction periodically.
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Hot steam, lots of water, high pH.
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Test for colourfastness; valuable pieces sometimes go to a specialist workshop.
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Chlorine products and steel wool (rust spots, pitting).
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Degrease and finish in the direction of the grain.
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High pressure on soft brick and joints.
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Low pressure with a suitable product; test area first.
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High pressure: it damages the surface layer and can force water under the tiles.
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By hand or at low pressure, followed by an anti-moss treatment.
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High pressure, abrasives, detergent that leaves a film.
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Pure water and a soft brush, ideally while the panels are cool.
Microfibre cloths and mops pick up fine dirt with little water and product. One colour per zone (washrooms, kitchen, office) prevents dirt from being carried from one room to another.
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High-temperature steam with little moisture loosens grease and deposits without much product. Suitable for grout, washrooms, stainless steel and kitchens.
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Applicator, squeegee and chamois: the classic method for inside and outside windows that can be reached safely. Precise right into the corners.
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Water with the minerals removed dries without spots. With a water-fed telescopic pole, we clean windows, frames and solar panels up to several storeys high from the ground.
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For glazing and facades that cannot be reached safely from the ground or a ladder. On request, we apply to the municipality for a temporary parking restriction.
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Scrubs, rinses and picks up the dirty water in a single pass. Efficient for large hard floors, and safe because the floor dries quickly.
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With the right pad, a single-disc machine cleans, strips or polishes a floor. On vinyl and linoleum, we then apply a protective layer.
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A cleaning solution is sprayed into the carpet and immediately extracted again, together with the dirt. For deep cleaning.
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A product encapsulates dirt in crystals that are removed at the next vacuuming. Low moisture, so the carpet can be walked on again quickly.
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Cleaning with a suitable product and water at low pressure, sometimes warm. The product does the work, not the force of the jet.
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High pressure is powerful but not harmless. We only use it on materials that can take it, with the right distance and pressure.
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Alkaline cleaners loosen grease on kitchens, filters, machines and floors. We choose the strength for each surface and rinse carefully afterwards.
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Clean first, then disinfect with an authorised biocide and the prescribed contact time. Focused on touch points and risk areas.
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An authorised disinfectant is dispersed as a fine mist in an empty, closed room. A complement to manual cleaning, not a replacement.
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Industrial vacuum cleaners with a HEPA filter retain fine construction dust instead of blowing it back into the air.
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Removing moss and algae, followed by an anti-moss treatment or impregnation that slows down new growth.
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This is general information. We always decide on the final method after assessing the material, the finish and the manufacturer’s guidelines, and we test on an inconspicuous spot first.
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