The majority of people won't have heard of torc cleaning, because if you don't require it, you'll probably never come across it. But if you own commercial properties, then knowing the torc system and how it could benefit you is vital - especially if you want to keep your brick and stone facades looking great and inviting for your customers and clients.
So, if you require property cleaning for commercial buildings or listed buildings, then read on below as we talk about what it is, why it can benefit you, and why working with us here at the Right Wash might just be the right decision for you!
Torc cleaning is a highly efficient cleaning system used by specialist organisations to help clean the outside of buildings. Typically, a torc cleaning system is used on commercial and listed properties, rather than residential.
You may have heard of torc cleaning and doff steam cleaning methods used in the same sentence, so let us just clear up the differences before we discuss how the two work and which areas a torc vortex cleaning system can help you with.
Torc cleaning isn't the same as doff steam cleaning - these are two different cleaning systems, although they are often used for property cleaning for commercial and listed properties. This can create some confusion for clients like you across the UK, who are trying to work out which is right for them and their properties.
The main difference, though, is in how doff steam cleaning and torc cleaning work.
Let's take a look at how the two cleaning options work, and then you can understand the torc cleaning system and what it is best used for.
Doff cleaning uses superheated steam for removing dirt and grime from the outside of buildings. As well as cleaning brickwork, the heat and pressure can also remove paint residues and masonry based paints from the building for new paintwork to be completed.
It needs to be carried out by trained operators from specialist organisations because of the high heat involved in the cleaning system and the pressure of the machine itself.
Torc cleaning is a different cleaning system altogether. Here a gentle swirling vortex is created of air, water, and fine inert granulate, which helps blast the dirt and grime and unwanted products from the side of the building, but by only using low pressure, so there is no risk to the building itself.
If you're familiar with the popular JOS system, then you might find this to be vaguely familiar. A torc machine is essentially derived from the JOS system, but is improved thanks to the gentle swirling vortex and low volumes of products to prevent surface damage.
The fine inert granulate, usually calcium carbonate (but other similar products can also be used) is able to blast stone surfaces and masonry, leaving it in a pristine condition without using harmful chemicals or damaging the original stone or underlying surface in any way.
Thanks to the low air pressure, paint removal and cleaning masonry/stone is hassle free and completely safe when you hire a torc cleaning service.
Now you know how a torc vortex cleaning system works, what can it actually be used to clean? Well, the torc system is especially adept at:
As you can see, there are many uses for the torc system. It's the preferred method of most commercial premises cleaners because it is a highly efficient cleaning system that delivers amazing results in a safe and environmentally friendly way. But what materials can you use torc cleaning on?
We've spoken about how torc cleaning can be used as a stone and brick cleaning system, but there are other ways the torc vortex cleaning system can be used too:
Because the torc system uses low volumes of product and low pressure, it can be safely used on several projects and several different materials. It's efficient and safe, and it does so much more than simply cleaning brickwork.
Depending on the original stone, a different kind of torc cleaning system might need to be used. Although it will contain the same mixture of air and water, the granulate used may need to be different.
A torc stone cleaning system may need to use dolomite, because calcite is too strong for the stone and may cause surface damage.
But you don't need to worry about that. As trained professionals with expertise in this area, we can look at the best granulate to be added to the swirling vortex system for the material we're dealing with.
Almost anybody who needs a commercial or listed property cleaning will benefit from torc cleaning. So long as the building requires paint removal, cleaning, or restoration, then our torc service could benefit you. Here are just some of the organisations that might require us to help with getting their building back to pristine condition:
And many more besides! So if you think you could benefit from working with us, then reach out today!
Still not confident that we here at Right Wash are right for you? That's OK! Below we'll talk about why we've had great success at what we do and how we manage to deliver amazing results for stone, brickwork, and other materials, time and time again.
As highly trained individuals, we know how to get the most out of the torc machine and deliver a deep clean like no other. We know which granulate to use for which type of property, and we know how important it is that we're safe and respectful on site.
Dealing with multiple surfaces on the outside of a building is no problem for us, because we take on each project as a standalone job. That means we'll take a look at the property, decide what work needs to be done, and then pick the best method of torc cleaning to get the job done. And thanks to our training, we never put a foot wrong!
We offer a range of cleaning services, but torc is one of our most popular methods, and it's the preferred method of many of our team because the results are so amazing every time. Surfaces are transformed under the low pressure of the torc machine - brick, stone, masonry, concrete - almost anything.
Whether it's paint removal or a simple cleanup, we can completely change a building's appearance in a safe and environmentally friendly way!
More than anything, we're proud of the work we do, and it's our job to make your building stand proud, too.
We have worked on several projects across the UK, and deliver amazing results every time! Maybe your building could be our next?
If you're feeling confident that Right Wash is for you (and why wouldn't we be?) - then all you need to do is contact us today. Once we know more about the property you need cleaning, we'll be able to discuss a quote for the work. Until then, we can't know how much it will cost, because all listed and commercial buildings are different.
Call or message us today, and we'll be back in touch ASAP!
Generally not because these are very specialist machines that are quite difficult to operate and require a lot of training. They are also very expensive.
Yes, the TORC cleaning system is perfect for cleaning stone walls. A gentle swirling vortex is created of air, water, and fine inert granulate, which helps blast the dirt and grime and unwanted products from the side of the building, but by only using low pressure, so there is no risk to the building itself.
Yes, the TORC cleaning system is perfect for cleaning historical buildings. A gentle swirling vortex is created of air, water, and fine inert granulate, which helps blast the dirt and grime and unwanted products from the side of the building, but by only using low pressure, so there is no risk to the building itself.
Yes TORC cleaning can be used on homes but it is generally used on larger commercial premises, government buildings, historical landmarks & monuments.
