Mar2019
Got gum!? gum removal
Got gum!? Why is it so hard to remove gum from sidewalks and other areas around your commercial property?
Research has shown time and again that when consumers are faced with choosing between two businesses, they will almost without fail, select the one that has a clean entrance and sidewalk. Aside from keeping walkways free of trash and debris, the physical look of the sidewalks themselves has an impact on the image of your property.
The rubbers used as gum base (the stuff that makes gum stay chewy) are not soluble in water. The material used by producers of gum are designed to stick around, quite literally in your mouth. The Wrigley Corporation tried, and successfully developed a new recipe for biodegradable gum in 1996. It would have brought an end to sticky, and unsightly black circles on sidewalks from leftover gum. However, consumers rejected the product because it didn’t stay chewy long enough.
Therein lies our dilemma, how to remove this pesky glue? The ONLY WAY to effectively remove gum from your commercial properties is with high pressure washing combined with high heat (250 degrees is recommended). A professional maintenance company will put safety first and use only well trained crews! The best industrial pressure washing units are capable of 4,400 PSI and reaching temperatures of up to 250 degrees. The use of particular surface attachments, where appropriate can make a big difference as well.
If your properties are in the California Bay Area, and more specifically Concord, Benicia, Pleasant Hill, Martinez or Napa we would WELCOME the opportunity to show you how we can help you with your gum removal, and keep your properties looking their best.