Soda Blasting

30 Years – Tailor Made Solutions – Accredited – Nationwide

Why is Soda Blast Cleaning so Effective?

Blasting soda is an extremely friable and soft material that undergoes micro fragmentation on impact, taking away surface materials without damaging the fabric of your building or surface. Soda particles fracture on impact thus providing the energy for a thorough cleaning action while softening the impact on the substrate.

Our specialised soda blasting technique is fast becoming the preferred method for cleaning and restoring many heritage and architectural buildings, monuments, commercial buildings, industrial and engineering works, refineries, food processing, transport and marine structures.

The APT Eco Precision Blast System is revolutionary. It is an environmentally friendly, non-destructive, non-abrasive blasting process using specially formulated granules of natural bicarbonate of soda and controlled amounts of compressed air. No harmful conventional chemical cleaning products are used.

Soda blasting is by far the quickest, safest and most cost effective method to clean and remove decades of pollution, residues, micro-organisms and coatings from virtually any surface without damaging the substrate.

It is a proven, highly versatile process with many applications in cleaning, renovation and restoration including:

Paint Stripping
Graffiti Removal
Molecular steel passivation against rust
Oil removal by saponification and translocation
Paint removal from delicate fibreglass
Industrial equipment maintenance

The Soda Blast cleaning process

We operate with blast pressures from as low as 0.5 bar using the New Vortex II Spin Head Nozzle which allows for greater accuracy for very sensitive services.

Our soda blast cleaning equipment is a unique design combined with the latest technology that complies with European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, also known as the PED.

It is a self contained system that includes a blast generator, high pressure compressed air, moisture decontamination system, blast hose with remote controls, and a blast nozzle that is capable of handling dry or wet blasting material.

Some of the benefits of soda blasting – see major benefits for a full list

Environmentally friendly – no dangerous solvents, chemicals or harmful abrasives are used. These can seriously damage the fabric of your building and create disposal issues
Gentle – mild and non-abrasive, will not damage the material of your building
Quick – cleans in a fraction of time compared to traditional cleaning methods, saving you costs while reducing any disturbance to your business
Rapid clean up – little or nothing needs to be spent to clean up following soda blasting
Highly versatile – can be used on a multitude of surfaces to remove a multitude of coatings, debris and pollution
Low pressure system safety – using the unique Vortex II spin head nozzle
Non-flammable & non-sparking

Where can soda blasting be used?

Aviation
Architectural, historical & period properties
Engineering & components
Swimming pools
Canals
Medical waste
Food processing facilities
Industrial kitchens
Fire damage
Flood damage
Commercial buildings
Transport
Marine – including anti fouling & hulls
Monument restoration
Rail – stations, carriages & tracks
Remedial works
Residential properties

Used to remove

Algae
Moss
Lichen
Grease
Graffiti
Paint
Oil
Gum
Chrome – without warping thin sheet metal
Rust
Varnish
Mould
Effervescence

Used safely on

Rubber
Steel
Glass
GRP
Metal
Stainless steel
Brick
Sandstone and other stonework
Wood
Perspex
Hydraulic cylinders
Urethane
Plastic
Carbon fibre
Stainless Steel
Fibre glass
Aluminium

With over 30 years experience in specialised cleaning & restoration industry coupled with our unrivalled knowledge in the use of this technology in the UK, we firmly believe that soda blast cleaning is without doubt the best solution on the market. Please do not hesitate to Contact Us or call 0800 0723 773 with any questions; we’re always happy to help.

Testimonials

Andrew Williams – Private Client

“Thank your for your professionalism whilst carrying out a difficult task in bad weather. I would be happy to recommend APT soda blasting services”
Phil – Dental Surgery

“Thank you to APT for acting quickly to remove the latex compounds and the effervescence at the dental surgery, your help is much appreciated. I would be pleased to recommend your services.”
Colin Bowen – Private Client

“Thank you for responding so quickly. It was such a relief that not only could you do the job which another company failed to do, but your professionalism and suggestions has really made a huge difference. I am happy to recommend your services.”
Loosely Ice Creams

“Regular maintenance clean in the factory, we have previously used other methods but none that got the finish of Soda blasting. H & S are happy.”
Neil Muir – Haberdashers Schools

“Time is crucial in our business, as is a professional finish. APT Soda Blasting delivered both; they finished before time and left an immaculate finish. Good to work with them.”
Mr Richard Watkins – Classic car and boat owner

“The gel coat and my boat was unscathed, I was delighted. It usually costs me weeks of hard work, preparation time, not to mention all the mess that usually made, I had none of this. I was so happy I got them to soda blast my old vintage car, lovely job, thanks chaps! And I recommend them to all my fellow men.”
Matthew Perry. Head of Environmental Services – Blaenau Gwent Council

“We’ve used APT for years on many, many jobs from graffiti removal, to stone cleaning to mass scale historical building renovations. They are very practical in their approach and always look for methodical and professional ways to approach the task in hand. In essence they are thinkers. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Derek Thomas – Property Surveyor Carillion Contracts

“Dear Andrew. I would like to personally thank you and your team at APT for the great work you carried out on the Sardis house refurbishment project. Both Senior Surveyors Edwin Hanly and Alun Roberts, have both asked me to pass on their thanks and appreciation in managing and carrying through this difficult project and your endeavors in overcoming the logistical and safety issues in order to meet the budget cost.”
Dirk Shelling

“Andrew, I would like to express my thanks to Steve and Jordan for the hard work and service on my old sally. They had to work extremely hard on the deck but they got it done to my liking and I will certainly be passing on your details to others.”
St. Johns Hospital

“Thank you for the works carried out at St Johns. The property outlook is very much improved and we will be in touch to arrange to have further works when we receive future funding. Many thanks”.
Richard Turner – Cadw Senior Conservation Officer

“Richard turner and his team were so impressed at the capabilities of the machine, he granted us authority to be used on the Cadw site throughout Wales as and when required. Opus international consultants, who were the Cadw consultants, sent a memorandum to all its offices to confirm inclusion on any job specification drawn on behalf of their client Cadw, where surface cleaning was recommended or required.”
Maggie – Classic Car Owner

“The guys did a great job of blast stripping my TR4 I am very pleased with the results & service. Nothing was too much trouble for these guys.”
Sid Petit – Health and Safety Officer

“We have been using APT for some time and I can say nothing better than outstanding yet again. They have been quick to respond, offered positive solutions and taken the right action to deliver a safe working environment. They offer an all round competent package and we are glad to have them as our support for running our operation.”
Keith Davies – Fitzwilliam Estate Manager

He commented on the success of the trials and recommended the soda blast method be forwarded to the future contract for renovation.
Veronica – Structures and Highways Caerphilly Borough Council

“Hi Andrew, a big thank you to you and the APT team for carrying out a great job on the bridges at White Rose Way. The bridge structures look as good as new and I hope to use APT’s services again on other highways structures.”
Tim O’Donovan – Managing Director Horan Construction Ltd

APT were very instrumental in helping us solve a major problem. We really couldn’t see a way out of our situation without spending thousands and using a lot of resources, until Andrew came onto site and offered some very practical advice not only about Soda Blasting but other aspects of the job.

We saved time, money and got the finish we wanted with the added benefit of it being enviro friendly, so we kept the planners happy too! Really happy to work with a professional team and thank you.”
Peter Sutton – Monmouthshire Housing Association

We initially used a main contractor who tried to remove the efflorescence from one of our buildings using a wet blasting system, it simply didn’t work. We called in APT who offered their expertise and use different t a to graffiti also removed the efference. Huge improvement to the whole area.”
Terry – Newport City Homes

“I would like to again thank APT for carrying out the recent graffiti removal programme to meet our keep Wales tidy audit. We received good feedback from some of the residents and the area looks much improved (www.keepwalestidy.cymru).”
Graham Lowe – Project Manager for Overbury

“I would like to thank APT for their excellent work and assistance on the Barclays project. They delivered the project and additional works on time and without issue. Thanks to Andrew and his team for all your extra effort. I look forward to using them on future renovations.”
Neil Daniels – Cadw

“Dear Nicola, Andrew and the staff at APT, I would like to thank you for carrying out the stone cleaning programme and surface cleaning testing. Both myself and Richard Turner, were very impressed and have no doubt in calling upon APT for future work on Cadw projects.”
Kevin Hiller – Property Surveyor Neath Port Talbot Council

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to APT for the excellent job they carried out at Tai Bach. The project was a much needed one and now that it has been completed, it has really helped to improve the town. We have received many good comments from the public, which is always a good sign.”
Andrew Evans – Royal Mint

“I called APT in due to the very nature of our site here at the Royal Mint and the need for a professional, accredited company. APT successfully cleaned the building façade, safely and easily with a high level of competence.”
Gee construction – Tim Luke

“We employed the services of APT to renovate a grade 2 listed building. Under the directive of Cadw we were not allowed to use any wet process or chemicals within the interior of the building. APT blasted sandstone, brick, ceramic glazed tiles, metal work, paintwork on ceilings, coving, woodwork and ornate fixtures. It was a great achievement to have one system for all the surfaces that needed cleaning and restoring and one that also ticked all the boxes of the environmental and conservation officers. The process saved us both time & money in being able to have just one company on site. We are very grateful to APT for their hard work on this project.”
Dave Nicoll – Burleigh Church – Site Manager

“The superior finish left by Soda blasting saved us days of skilled labour and costs too. We tested two areas of paint and varnish removal on wood, (which was tongue & grooved) one using sodablast and the other using traditional methods of chemical paint remover. Soda blast by far outweighed the chemicals in terms of time, finish and its environmental properties; there was absolutely no comparison at all. We also used the soda blasting on the whole exterior stone work, incredible clean finish. I highly recommend them and will definitely be using Sodablast again for any architectural buildings I work on.”

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