FAQ - Laser Clean

1. What is laser cleaning?
   Laser cleaning is a method that uses short, high-energy pulses of light to remove contaminants from surfaces. The light is absorbed by the contaminant and reflected by the underlying surface, which remains undamaged. A gas layer forms between the two, causing the contaminant to evaporate or be easily removed.

2. Is laser cleaning environmentally friendly?
   Yes, laser cleaning is completely chemical-free, generating no harmful waste or emissions. It uses only light and energy, making it one of the most eco-friendly cleaning solutions available. It is quiet, energy efficient, safe and ergonomic for operators to use.

3. Does laser cleaning damage the surface?
   No, laser cleaning does not damage the underlying surface (substrate) when used correctly. The process precisely targets contaminants without harming the material beneath.

4. What materials can be cleaned with a laser?
   Laser cleaning works well on metals like stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and machine steel. It can also be used on stone and concrete, although results vary based on the material and contaminant.

5. Does laser cleaning leave behind residue?
   No, laser cleaning evaporates contaminants or turns them into easily removable residue, leaving the surface spotless without secondary waste.

6. Does laser cleaning heat up the surface?
   Laser cleaning causes minimal heat buildup, as the laser pulses are short. The substrate may heat up slightly, depending on the material, but the effect is minimal.

7. What contaminants can be removed with laser cleaning?
   Laser cleaning effectively removes grease, oxides, rust, paint, and other organic and inorganic contaminants.

8. How does laser cleaning compare to traditional methods?
   Laser cleaning is faster, cleaner, .and more efficient than traditional methods like sandblasting or chemical cleaning. It requires no chemicals, produces no waste, and reduces downtime.

9. What are some examples of what we clean? Wood (furniture, molding, doors, floors), Metal (remove rust, paint and oxides from car frames, engine blocks and machinery), Soot from fires, Statues, headstones and more.

10. Does laser cleaning require any special preparation or confinement? Every job is different but there are some things that are consistant:

    *On every job, operators using the laser machines must wear special light filtering glasses to protect their eyes and anyone in the immediate are must wear glasses as well to protect their eyes.

    *Ventilation to the outside is used whenever possible when working inside. If outside ventilation is not available, a ventilated face mask is used.