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It goes without saying that keeping properties looking pristine and inviting is a top priority for property and facilities managers, something that is made more difficult by rising reports of graffiti and vandalism. The impacts of such anti-social behaviour are far reaching and can have a lasting impact within local communities, creating a feeling of uncleanliness and unsafety, deterring potential customers and decreasing property values.
Given these potential negative consequences, keeping graffiti at bay can feel like a continuous battle for property and facilities managers who are looking for reliable, cost-effective and often time-sensitive graffiti removal services. The problem is that some traditional methods of graffiti removal require strong and abrasive chemicals that can damage facades and leave stains, further impacting the look, feel and value of properties.
The new, eco-friendly approach to graffiti removal
With more advanced methods of graffiti removal, removing graffiti is quick and simple. This can be particularly advantageous for property and facilities managers who need to respond urgently to reports of vandalism, including removing offensive tags.
These state-of-the-art techniques are also eco-friendly and can be completed at height using rope access, by specialist suppliers such as Ecokleen Group. As Suzi Barnett, Director of Client Service at Ecokleen Group, explains:
“Methods for graffiti removal have progressed a long way over the years and we are proud to be at the forefront of these developments. As a Stonehealth accredited provider, we use the latest, top of the range DOFF technology to remove graffiti in a sustainable and efficient way. This approach uses steam and hot water instead of harsh chemicals, making it an eco-friendly choice that is non-abrasive and non-intrusive, helping property managers to protect their assets for the future.”
Creating a positive environment for the whole community
By removing graffiti quickly and proactively, property and facilities managers can play a key role in their local community, helping to maintain an environment that feels safe, welcoming and accessible for all. In fact, some are even taking this proactive approach a step further, by creating designated areas for community murals and inviting residents to add their own positive artwork to brighten the local area.
Such prompt and strong responses to reports of graffiti can deter future vandalism, helping to enhance community pride and foster wellbeing. But property and facilities managers can do more than just reacting to incidents alone. Preventative measures have also enhanced over recent years, enabling property and facilities managers to proactively defend against potential crime. Examples of these tactics can include rolling out a programme of regular facade inspections to quickly identify potential issues, as well as applying coatings of clear, protective, anti-graffiti paint to create a durable, non-stick barrier that repels graffiti.
As explained by Suzi Barnett, Director of Client Service at Ecokleen Group: “As an expert facade maintenance and graffiti removal provider, we are used to supporting many high-end developments across London and the home counties. We understand that maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is about more than just aesthetics and can have a lasting positive impact within local communities.
That’s why we encourage property and facilities managers to take preventative measures to protect their properties. We are pleased to offer a range of services to support this, such as ongoing surveys, regular facade maintenance, and the application of specialist, weatherproof anti-graffiti paint.”
Actions like these can enable property and facilities managers to protect their buildings and support their local communities in a sustainable, cost-effective and ethical way. Unless, of course, the graffiti in question turns out to be a Banksy - in which case, it’s probably best to leave it be.
Suzi Barnett, Director of Client Service at Ecokleen Group