Chewing Gum Removal
Chewing gum is a growing problem most prevalent in the inner city. Areas of concentration are bus-stops, main thoroughfares and shopping areas, but it seems that today, nowhere is free from the sight of wads of discarded gum.
DEFRA the government body concerned with the environment has recognised the issue and released the following statement:
“We have classified chewing gum as litter and as such all local authorities have a legal responsibility to remove it.”
Steam Clean Technologies are specialists in the removal of gum from surfaces such as hard standing (slabs and block paving) and concrete. Over the Summer months we operate a “clean up the Playground” program working with schools, colleges and even universities to remove wads of gum – some times in concentrations of 200 per square meter!
We utilise the Doff system to cleanse streets, paths, pedestrian areas, malls, play areas and walkways.
The areas that we clean are usually cleaned using a rotary device which cleans the entire area of dirt and debris, whilst a second unit follows each “spinner” spot removing the gum.
Not only does this clean the surface to a high degree, it also removes very little of the sand between slabs and/or paving blocks, meaning that the minimum of follow up work is required. The area is also sterilised by the superheated water leaving it clean and odour free.
