TORC CLEANING

TORC Cleaning Services

TORC Cleaning

TORC cleaning is a gentle, eco-friendly cleaning technique that uses a combination of low-pressure air, a fine powder abrasive (usually a safe, natural mineral like calcite), and small amounts of water to remove dirt, grime, and contaminants from surfaces. It’s often used for cleaning historical and delicate architectural surfaces, including stone, brick, concrete, and wood.

TORC Systems are Eco-Friendly and Safe

TTORC uses natural, non-toxic abrasive materials and minimal water, making it environmentally safe. It doesn’t release harmful chemicals or pollutants, which is ideal for sensitive environments and for structures located in populated areas.

TORC is a Non-Invasive Process

TORC doesn’t require direct physical scraping or scrubbing, reducing the risk of damaging the surface. This is especially valuable for preserving inscriptions, reliefs, or decorative features on historic structures.

English TORC Cleaning Preserves Delicate Surfaces

Unlike high-pressure cleaning methods or harsh chemicals, TORC cleaning is gentle on surfaces, making it ideal for cleaning historic buildings, sculptures, and other delicate materials without causing damage. It minimizes the risk of abrasions, pitting, or erosion.

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TORC Cleaning Contractor in London

If you are commencing a project that demands TORC cleaning you should only commission a Stonehealth Approved Contractor.

7 Reasons Why

You should choose DSW Cleaning as your TORC cleaning contractor for projects in London, Surrey & Kent:

1. Expertise: TORC cleaning requires specialized knowledge and skills and not just the hire or purchase of a TORC steam cleaning machine. DSW TORC cleaning Technicians are experienced and trained in TORC cleaning ensuring that the process is done correctly, minimizing the risk of damage to your bricks or other surfaces.

2. Equipment: Wet abrasive cleaning requires specific equipment, namely the TORC system. DSW Cleaning have a number cleaning systems, both van mounted and portable to complement the TORC cleaning, namely DOFF Cleaning machines – all of which are manufactured by Stonehealth.

3. Suitability: TORC can effectively remove various types of deposits, including biological growth (like algae and moss), soot, grease, paint, and other pollutants. It is particularly effective at removing blackened layers from pollution, a common issue on historical stonework.

4. Preservation: TORC cleaning is a gentle method that can effectively clean surfaces without causing damage. The system is adjustable, allowing operators to control the air, powder, and water pressure based on the material’s sensitivity. This flexibility makes it suitable for a range of cleaning needs, from fine detail work to broader surfaces.

5. Customization: Professional DSW TORC cleaning contractors can assess the specific needs of your property and tailor the cleaning process accordingly. This customization ensures that the cleaning is effective while taking into consideration the unique characteristics of your building or structure.

6. Insurance: DSW Cleaning has insurance coverage up to £10 million, providing an additional layer of protection in case of any unexpected issues or accidents during the cleaning process.

7. Long-Term Results: TORC cleaning not only provides immediate results but can also offer longer-lasting cleanliness. By gently cleaning the surface and removing harmful contaminants, TORC cleaning helps to preserve the structural integrity and aesthetic of materials over the long term.

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Is TORC cleaning better than traditional blasting methods?

Yes, TORC wet abrasive cleaning is generally considered better than traditional sandblasting, especially for delicate or historic surfaces. Here’s how TORC cleaning compares to sandblasting in terms of its advantages:

1. Gentleness on Surfaces
TORC Cleaning: TORC uses a low-pressure system that can be adjusted to suit the sensitivity of the material being cleaned. This allows for very gentle cleaning, making it suitable for softer or more delicate surfaces like historic masonry, sandstone, limestone, and intricate sculptures.
Sandblasting: Sandblasting uses high-pressure blasting of sand particles, which can be abrasive and cause significant surface damage, especially to soft or weathered materials. It can strip away surface details, etch surfaces, and lead to erosion of the material.
2. Control and Precision
TORC Cleaning: TORC allows operators to adjust the mix of air, water, and fine powder to get the right combination for the specific surface. This precision enables more controlled and selective cleaning, particularly important for surfaces with delicate details or varying levels of contamination.
Sandblasting: Sandblasting lacks the same level of control and is generally more aggressive. This makes it less suitable for surfaces that require fine detail work or a gentle touch.
3. Surface Preservation
TORC Cleaning: By using a soft mineral abrasive (like calcite) and incorporating water to keep dust down, TORC is designed to clean surfaces without removing or damaging the substrate. This preserves the original material and can extend the life of the surface.
Sandblasting: The high abrasiveness of sandblasting can compromise the integrity of the material by removing surface layers, sometimes leaving it more susceptible to environmental wear and tear. Sandblasting also risks leaving a rough texture on the surface, which can lead to further damage or make it harder to maintain over time.
4. Eco-Friendly and Safer for Operators
TORC Cleaning: TORC uses natural, non-toxic abrasives and minimal water, which limits the release of pollutants or harmful particles into the environment. The system also creates less dust, improving safety for the operators.
Sandblasting: Sandblasting generates a lot of airborne dust, which can contain harmful particles, depending on the contaminants on the surface. This can pose health risks for operators and may require significant dust containment and safety precautions.
5. Effectiveness on Biological Growth and Pollutants
TORC Cleaning: The TORC system is particularly effective for removing biological growth (moss, algae, lichen) and atmospheric pollutants, which are common on historic and stone surfaces. Its ability to gently remove these contaminants without harsh scrubbing makes it an effective solution for maintaining aesthetic and structural integrity.
Sandblasting: While sandblasting can remove contaminants, its rough nature might not fully eliminate biological roots, which can grow back quicker on damaged surfaces.
6. Applications and Suitability
TORC Cleaning: Ideal for delicate, historic, and decorative surfaces that require preservation. It’s often used for historical buildings, sculptures, and monuments.
Sandblasting: Better suited for industrial applications, where thorough, aggressive cleaning is needed on tougher surfaces like steel, concrete, or heavily painted surfaces.

For conservation, restoration, or work on delicate or historic surfaces, TORC wet abrasive cleaning is usually the better option due to its gentleness, precision, and ability to preserve the integrity of the material. Sandblasting might be more appropriate for heavy-duty industrial cleaning where surface preservation is less critical.

Can the TORC system be used on heritage sites?

Yes, TORC cleaning is widely used on heritage sites and is often the preferred cleaning method for conservation and restoration projects on historic buildings, monuments, and other heritage structures. Its gentle and precise approach makes it ideal for cleaning delicate materials while preserving the original features and integrity of the heritage site.

Heritage sites often feature materials like limestone, sandstone, marble, and aged brick, which can be soft, weathered, or sensitive to traditional cleaning methods. TORC cleaning’s low-pressure system can be adjusted for these materials, making it safe for fragile surfaces and preventing damage or erosion.

Many heritage buildings contain intricate carvings, inscriptions, and decorative details that can be lost or damaged by abrasive cleaning techniques. The TORC system’s precision allows it to remove contaminants without harming fine details, making it invaluable for preserving the craftsmanship and artistry of historic structures.

What is the difference between DOFF steam cleaning and TORC?

TORC and DOFF are both specialized cleaning systems used in conservation and restoration, especially on historic buildings and delicate surfaces. While they serve similar purposes, they use different methods and are suited to different types of cleaning tasks.

Which One to Use?

TORC is generally preferred for deep cleaning on very delicate, historic, or fragile surfaces that might be damaged by higher temperatures or pressure. It’s ideal for removing tough grime, pollutants, graffiti, or staining from aged stone and masonry where preserving the surface detail is crucial.
DOFF is ideal for removing organic growth, oils, or light surface contaminants where heat will be effective and surfaces are strong enough to withstand higher temperatures. It’s often used for surfaces that require sanitization, like removing algae or spores, and where a water-only method without abrasives is preferred.

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Areas We Deliver DOFF Cleaning in England

We take on larger projects all over England namely East Midlands, West Midlands, Manchester, West Yorkshire, Merseyside, South Yorkshire, Tyne & Wear, Sunderland, Manchester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Leeds, Bradford, Southampton, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Bristol, and Leicester.

Areas We Deliver DOFF Cleaning in London

Alexandra Palace, Angel, Arkley, Arnos Grove, Barnet, Hertfordshire, Barnsbury, Bethnal Green, Bloomsbury, Bounds Green, Bowes Park, Brunswick Park, Camden Town, Canonbury, Church End, Clerkenwell, Cockfosters, Colney Hatch, Crouch End, Dalston, Dartmouth Park, De Beauvoir Town, East Barnet, East Finchley, Enfield, Finchley, Finsbury, Finsbury Park, Friern Barnet, Globe Town, Golders Hill Park, Gospel Oak, Grange Park, Hackney, Haggerston, Haringey, Harringay, High Barnet, Highbury, Highgate, Holloway, Hornsey, Hornsey Vale, Hoxton, Islington, Kentish Town, Kings Cross, Lower Holloway, Manor House, Mill Hill, Mill Hill East, Muswell Hill, New Barnet, New Southgate, Noel Park, North Finchley, Oakleigh Park, Palmers Green, Pentonville, Shacklewell, Shoreditch, Southgate, St Pancras, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, Stroud Green, Totteridge, Tufnell Park, Turnpike Lane, Upper Holloway, West Green, Whetstone, Winchmore Hill, Wood Green, Woodside Park,Balham, Barnes, Barons Court, Battersea, 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Hill, Streatham Park, Streatham Vale, Summerstown, Surbiton, Teddington, Thames Ditton, Thornton Heath, Tolworth, Tooting, Graveney, Tulse Hill, Twickenham Upper Norwood, Vauxhall, Walton-on-Thames, Wandsworth, West Brompton, West Kensington, West Molesey, West Norwood, West Wimbledon, Whiteley Village, Hersham, Whitton, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon Park, Worcester Park, World’s End, Addington, Addiscombe, Anerley, Avery Hill, Badgers Mount, Bankside, Beckenham, Beddington, Bell Green, Bellingham, Bermondsey, Bickley, Biggin Hill Airport, Biggin Hill, Blackheath, Borough, Brasted, Brockley, Bromley, Camberwell, Canada Water, Canary Wharf, Catford, Charlton, Chelsfield, Chevening, Chislehurst, Crofton Park, Cudham, Denmark Hill, Deptford, Docklands, Downe, Downham, Dulwich, Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, Elephant and Castle, Eltham, Eltham Park, Farnborough, Forest Hill, Gipsy Hill, Green Street, Greenwich, Grove Park, Halstead, Harvey Gardens, Hayes, Bromley, Herne Hill, Hither Green, Honor Oak Keston, Kidbrooke, Ladywell, Lambeth, Lee, Lewisham, Lower Sydenham, Maze Hill, Millwall, Monument, Mottingham, New Addington, New Charlton, New Cross, New Cross Gate, New Eltham, Newington, Norbury, North Lambeth, Nunhead, Orpington Park, Peckham, Penge, Petts Wood, Plumstead, Poplar, Pratts Bottom, Rotherhithe, Selhurst, Sevenoaks, Shirley, Shooter’s Hill, Shoreham, Sidcup, South Bermondsey, South Lambeth, South Norwood, Southwark, St John’s, St. Mary Cray, St. Pauls Cray, Surrey Quays, Sydenham Tatsfield, The Square Mile, Thornton Heath, Tower Hamlets, Toys Hill, Westerham, Upper Norwood, Upper Sydenham, Waddon, Walworth, Waterloo, Weald, West Dulwich, West Wickham, Westcombe Park, Westerham, Woodside, Woolwich, Archway Arkley Barnet, Hertfordshire, ,Belsize Park, Bloomsbury, Brent Cross, Brondesbury, Brondesbury Park, Camden Town, Chalk Farm, Child’s Hill, City of Westminster, Cricklewood, Dartmouth Park, Dollis Hill, Ealing, East Finchley, Finchley, Fitzrovia, Golders Green, Golders Hill, Park Gospel Oak, Hampstead, Hampstead Garden, Hampstead Heath, Harlesden, Holloway, Islington, Kensal Green, Kensal Rise, Kentish Town, Kilburn, Kings Cross, Ladbroke Grove, Lisson Grove, Maida Vale, Marylebone, Mill Hill, Mill Hill East, Neasden, North Acton, Old Oak Common, Paddington, Park Royal, Parliament Hill, Primrose Hill, Queens Park, Regent’s Park South Hampstead, St Johns Wood, St Pancras, Stonebridge Swiss Cottage, Tufnell Park, Upper Holloway, Warwick Avenue, West Hampstead, West Kilburn, Westbourne Green, Willesden, Willesden Green, Acton, Acton Green, Barons Court, Bayswater, Bedford Park, Bloomsbury, Brentford, Brondesbury Park, Brook Green, Chinatown, Chiswick, City of Westminster, Covent Garden, Ealing, Ealing Common, East Acton, Fitzrovia, Fulham, Gunnersbury, Hammersmith, Hanger Lane, Hanwell, Haymarket, Holland Park, Hyde Park, Islington, Kensal Rise, Kensal Town, Kensington, Little Ealing, Little Venice, Mayfair, North Kensington, Notting Hill, Oxford Circus, Paddington, Shepherd’s Bush, Soho, South Acton, South Kensington, St James’s, Warwick Avenue, West Acton, West Ealing, West Westminster, White City, Wormwood Scrubs, Aldwych, Barnsbury, Bloomsbury, Charing Cross, Chinatown, City of Westminster, Clerkenwell, Covent Garden, Fitzrovia, Fleet Street, Haymarket, Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, St James’s, Theatreland, Westminster, Barnsbury, Bethnal Green, Blackwall, Cambridge Heath, Canary Wharf, Cubitt Town, Dalston, De Beauvoir Town, Docklands, Fenchurch, St Globe Town, Hackney, Haggerston, Hoxton, Isle of Dogs, Islington, Leamouth, Limehouse, Liverpool Street, London Fields, Millwall, Monument, Pentonville, Poplar, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, Tower Bridge, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hill, Wapping, Whitechapel, Aldersgate, Aldgate, Angel, Barbican, Bishopsgate, Broadgate, Farringdon, Hackney, Holborn, Hoxton, Islington, Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, Monument, Moorgate, Pentonville, Shadwell, Shoreditch, Spitalfields, St Lukes, St Pancras, St Paul’s, Stepney, Strand, Temple, The Square Mile, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hill, Whitechapel

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in Surrey

Addlestone, Albury, Alfold, Ashford, Ashtead, Ash, Bagshot, Banstead, Brockham, Burgh Heath, Byfleet, Camberley, Capel, Carshalton, Caterham, Chaldon, Charlwood, Cheam, Chertsey, Chessington, Chiddingfold, Chobham, Cobham, Coulsdon, Cranleigh, Croydon, Dorking, East Horsley, East Molesey Effingham, Egham, Englefield Green, Epsom, Esher, Ewell, Farncombe, Farnham, Frensham, Frimley, Godalming, Godstone, Great Bookham, Guildford, Haslemere, Hindhead, Horley, Kenley, Kew, Kingswood, Laleham, Leatherhead, Lightwater, Lingfield, Merstham, Mitcham, Morden, Mytchett, New Haw, New Malden, Nutfield, Oxshott, Oxted, Peaslake, Purley, Redhill, Reigate, Richmond, Salfords, Shalford, Shepperton, Shere, Staines, Sunbury, Surbiton, Sutton, Tadworth, Thames Ditton, Thornton Heath, Tongham, Virginia Water, Walton-on-Thames, Warlingham, West Byfleet, West End, West Molesey, Westcott, Westhumble, Weybridge, Whyteleafe, Windlesham, Woking, Worcester Park

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in Kent

Angmering, Arundel, Balcombe, Barnham, Billingshurst, Bognor Regis, Burgess Hill, Chichester, Chilgrove, Crawley, Cuckfield, East Grinstead, East Preston, Faygate, Fernhurst, Findon, Ford, Gatwick, Handcross, Hassocks, Haywards Heath, Henfield, Hickstead, Horsham, Hurstpierpoint, Keymer, Kirdford, Lancing, Littlehampton, Lurgashall, Midhurst, Partridge Green, Petworth, Plaistow, Pulborough, Rusper, Rustington, Scayne’s Hill, Selsey,Shoreham-by-Sea, Sompting, South Lancing, Southwater, Steyning, Storrington, Tillington, Walberton, Warnham, West Chiltington, Westergate, Worthing

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in Essex

Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Rochford, Harlow, Gray, Thurrock, Brentwood, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, Braintree, Canvey Island, Castle Point, Billericay, Basildon, Wickford, Loughton, Epping Forest, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, Witham, Braintree, Maldon, Harwich, Tendring, South Ockendon, Thurrock, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Walton-on-the-Naze, Halstead, Chigwell, Epping, Chadwell, St Mary, Tiptree, Colchester, Brightlingsea, Aveley, Great Dunmow, Uttlesford, Great Notley, Wivenhoe, West Mersea, Burnham-on-Crouch, Maldon, Danbury, Stansted Mountfitche, Uttlesford, Hullbridge, Chipping Ongar, Manningtree, Wakerin, Ingatestone, Writtle, Coggeshall, Kelvedon,Frinton-on-Sea, East Tilbury

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in West Sussex

Areas We Deliver DOFF Cleaning in East Sussex

Alfriston, Battle, Bexhill, Brighton, Burwash, Camber, Chailey, Crowborough, Ditchling, Eastbourne, Forest Row, Frant, Friston, Hailsham, Hartfield, Hastings, Heathfield, Herstmonceux, Hove, Lewes, Newhaven, Newick, North Chailey, Northiam, Peacehaven, Pevensey Bay, Polegate, Portslade-by-Sea, Robertsbridge, Rotherfield, Rottingdean, Rye, Seaford, Southwick, St. Leonards on Sea, Ticehurst, Uckfield, Wadhurst, Westham, Winchelsea

Do You Deliver All Exterior Cleaning Services All Areas

Yes we do. Why not contact us directly now. You can speak to a friendly and helpful team member and discuss how DSW Cleaning LTD can help with your cleaning project.

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in East Sussex

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in Berkshire

Aldermaston, Ascot, Binfield, Bracknell, Bray, Burchett’s Green, Caversham, Chieveley, Colnbrook, Compton, Cookham, Crowthorne, Datchet, Finchampstead, Hungerford, Hurley, Lambourn, Maidenhead, Newbury, Oakley Green, Pangbourne, Reading, Sandhurst, Sindlesham, Slough, Speen, Spencers Wood, Sulhamstead, Sunningdale, Sunninghill, Swallowfield, Thatcham, Theale, Twyford, Upper Bucklebury, Wargrave, Wickham, Windsor, Wokingham, Woodley, Wraysbury

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in Hampshire

Aldershot, Alton, Andover Down, Andover, Basingstoke, Beaulieu, Bishop’s Sutton, Bishop’s Waltham, Blackwater, Bordon, Braishfield, Bramdean, Brockenhurst, Buriton, Burley, Chandler’s Ford, Clanfield, Cowplain, Curdridge, Eastleigh, Emsworth, Eversley, Fair Oak, Fareham, Farnborough, Fawley, Fleet, Fordingbridge, Gosport, Hambledon, Hamble, Hartley Wintney, Havant, Hedge End, Hook, Horndean, Hythe, Kingsclere, Langley, Lee-on-the-Solent, Liphook, Litchfield, Locks Heath, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Middle Wallop, Milford on Sea, Mottisfont, Netley, New Alresford, New Milton, North Baddesley, Odiham, Overton, Petersfield, Portchester, Portsmouth, Ringwood, Romsey, Rotherwick, South Hayling, Southampton, Southsea, St. Mary Bourne, Stockbridge, Swaythling, Tadley, Thruxton, Titchfield, Totton, Twyford, Waltham Chase, Warsash, Waterlooville, West Town, Whitchurch, Whiteley, Wickham, Winchester, Winchfield, Yateley

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in Wiltshire

Aldbourne, Amesbury, Avebury, Biddestone, Bradford on Avon, Broughton Gifford, Calne, Castle Combe, Chippenham, Chiseldon, Corsham, Cricklade, Devizes, Durrington, Highworth, Holt, Horningsham, Lacock, Lyneham, Malmesbury, Market Lavington, Marlborough, Melksham, Mere, Monkton Farleigh, Pewsey, Potterne, Purton, Ramsbury, Salisbury, Swindon, Tidworth, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury, Wilton, Wootton Bassett, Wroughton

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in West Sussex

Areas We Deliver Exterior Building Cleaning in Cambridgeshire

Bottisham, Bourn, Brampton, Buckden, Burwell, Cambridge, Chatteris, Duxford, Ely, Godmanchester,Great Shelford, Hardwick, Haslingfield, Huntingdon, Linton, Littleport, Madingley, Manea, March, Melbourn, Milton, New Wimpole, Over, Peterborough, Prickwillow, Ramsey, Sawston, Sawtry, Shepreth, Soham, St. Ives, St. Neots, Swaffham Bulbeck, Swavesey, Trumpington, Waterbeach, Whittlesey, Willingham, Wisbech, Woodnewton, Yaxley

Areas We Deliver DOFF Cleaning in Oxfordshire

Abingdon, Adderbury, Appleford, Ashbury, Bampton, Banbury, Benson, Bicester, Bloxham, Botley, Brightwell, Baldwin, Burford, Carterton, Chadlington, Chalgrove, Charlbury, Checkendon, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Cholsey, Didcot, Enstone, Eynsham, Faringdon, Fifield, Garsington, Goring, Harwell, Henley-on-Thames, Hook Norton, Horspath, Kiddington, Kidlington, Kingham, Kirtlington, Long Hanborough, Middle Barton, Milton, Oxford, Shrivenham, South Stoke, Stanton Harcourt, Steeple Aston, Steventon, Summertown, Sydenham, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington, Weston-on-the-Green, Wheatley, Witney, Woodstock, Wroxton