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What is Laser Cleaning?

A fast, safe, and affordable alternative to chemical cleaning and pressure washing

Laser cleaning is a non-contact, non-abrasive cleaning process that uses a laser beam to remove contaminants from surfaces. Pensacola Laser has a team of seasoned experts with precision equipment that makes lasers a fast, safe, and affordable solution to cleaning a variety of hard surfaces, including metal, concrete, brick, stone, and wood.

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Benefits:

  • Fast and efficient:

    Laser cleaning removes contaminants from surfaces very quickly, even from complex or hard-to-reach areas.  Our process bypasses the setup, soaking, liquids, and manual labor to transform materials from greasy or rusted to dry and clean in just a few seconds.

    For Aviation and Automotive parts, our cleaning and restoration methods get your parts ready for painting, welding, re-assembly or re-install without the extra steps of soaking and removing harmful chemicals or getting sand out of your nooks and crannies…

  • Safe and non-abrasive:

    Laser cleaning does not damage the underlying surface, making it ideal for cleaning delicate or fragile objects. Unlike pressure washers or sand blasters which use high pressures and various media to physically remove layers of material from your surfaces, lasers work at the nanometer level above the surface of materials.  Using a process called sublimation, contaminants and unwanted materials are vaporized while the underlying surface remains untouched.

  • Environmentally Friendly:

Laser cleaning does not use any water or chemicals, so it does not produce any hazardous waste.

  • Versatile:

    Laser cleaning can be used to remove a wide variety of contaminants, including rust, stains, grease, oil, glue, and paint.  Lasers are ideal for automotive restoration, welding prep, graffiti removal, and specialized technical services like preparing samples for Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI).

 

Negative side-effects of chemical cleaning and pressure washing

  • Chemical cleaning:

    Chemical cleaning can be dangerous to people, pets, lawns, collateral surfaces, and the environment. Chemicals can be toxic, corrosive, flammable, and expensive. They can also produce hazardous waste and runoff that is just not good for the environment.  Do you want a puddle of unknown chemicals sprayed off into your yard after failing to clean up old oil stains, or would you prefer a dry, clean, and fast process that works with no mess, no cleanup, and no worries about what is going into our groundwater.  

  • Pressure washing:

    In many cases, pressure washing is a reasonable and economical option for general outdoor cleaning, however pressure washing uses high-pressure water jets and cleaning solvents, which can damage surfaces and remove protective coatings. It can also be messy and destructive if not done properly. 

When it comes to your driveway, parking lot, storefront, or fragile masonry our specialty is cleaning up the things pressure washers cannot clean well, which include oil stains, water stains, rust, and spray paint from concrete, brick, and other hard surfaces. 

 

Applications of laser cleaning

Laser cleaning is used in a wide variety of industries, including:

  • Concrete and Brick:

    We remove oil, grease, rust, grime, and almost anything else from driveways, garages, parking lots, sidewalks, storefronts, and drive-throughs for commercial and residential customers.

    We also remove graffiti, paint, water stains, mold, and mildew from brick walls, concrete structures, monuments, fixtures, and public spaces.

  • Automotive:

We got into the laser business because we needed a better way to clean, restore, and rejuvenate difficult to replace classic car parts.  Along the way, we found out we can use these amazing machines for all sorts of things.  At the end of the day, we are car guys with deep experience in the automotive industry.

When we are not working with lasers to clean something, we are working on getting cars and trucks back looking and running good.

  • Aviation:

We have direct military veteran experience in aircraft materials, maintenance, regulations, inspections, and cleaning processes. If you are looking to clean sensitive  parts or need an infinitely better way to prepare materials for NDI, we can help.

  • Real Estate:

Curb Appeal in an hour or less?  We can erase eyesore oil stains and garage spills quickly and help you get the most for your home.

  • Commercial & Industrial:

Laser cleaning is a great way to speed up welding prep, shut-down cleanings, and general maintenance of industrial equipment, parts, and materials.

 

Conclusion

Laser cleaning is a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly cleaning method that offers a number of advantages over chemical cleaning and pressure washing. It is a versatile tool that can be used in a wide variety of industries.

Overall, laser cleaning is a superior cleaning method to chemical cleaning and pressure washing in many cases. It is faster, safer, more environmentally friendly, and generally more affordable.