Limestone Cleaning Chicago
312-384-0044
Limestone Cleaning Chicago
This page is devoted to limestone cleaning.
Many buildings old and new in Chicago and the suburbs contain some form of limestone. For this reason, we offer limestone cleaning Chicago.
On one hand, the use of limestone on windows sills, cornices, capping, and highlight trim is common in Chicago. Like the building in the picture to the left.
On the other hand, many buildings, patios, and staircases are entirely made of limestone in Chicago.
There are two types of contaminants that affect limestone in Chicago. Atmospheric and Biologic. In other words. Carbon and mold/mildew.
Both take different processes in order to remove from limestone.
We are very familiar with cleaning all types of pollution from limestone on any building, staircase, or other areas.
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Above all limestone cleaning if not done by a pro. Can have adverse effects.
Each one of these examples I have seen many times. On different buildings and areas throughout the city.
Too much pressure can etch the limestone. Using the wrong chemicals can discolor the limestone. Using acidic products can burn limestone.
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Knowing what type of process to use when is very important. For instance, to remove mold and mildew from limestone. We use a specialty soap and high-pressure steam to start.
Afterward, we do have a couple tricks up our sleeve to help brighten and remove discoloration from limestone.
In short, we use a light duty restoration cleaner to remove carbon-based pollution from limestone. However, when performing this process there are about 10-15 other items to consider before starting that process that is too much to get into here.
In order to remove carbon crusting. on limestone, there are a couple of approaches. This is the process we use the most.
First, we apply a product to the surface. Secondly, we let it sit for a couple hours. Third, we pressure-rinse off then repeat. As many times as necessary.
If you are thinking of getting your limestone cleaned call us for more information 312-384-0044
Limestone is a type of natural stone. We are experts when it comes to limestone cleaning and natural stone cleaning Chicago.
