Frequently Asked Questions
Why are flyspots SO hard to clean from ceilings?
The reason flyspots are so hard to clean from ceilings stems from the way houseflies eat.
A housefly lands on food and vomits on the food,
this vomit is very acidic and breaks down the food. It then sucks up the vomit and broken down food, (flyfacts) so when it poos this is very acidic as well, when this sits on ceiling paint for a while it actually burns into the paint. When you try to wipe the fly poo off the surface, unless it is very recent it will not budge.
Why do I get unsightly rub marks on my ceiling when I clean off fly poo?
As mentioned before (above) fly poo, being acidic, burns into the paint, so when you use more vigorous rubbing and/or a harsher cleaner or textured cloth you will actually rub through the top layer of typical matte ceiling paint leaving shiny rub marks in the surface which are particularly noticeable when the light hits it at low angles (like early mornings)
Can I simply just paint over all the fly poo?
You will find find that most of the fly poo will actually burn back through the paint you apply because it is acidic. There are sealer paints that you can apply first which should stop the fly poo burning through. Even professional painters have trouble with fly poo.
It is always better to have the fly spots removed before painting and usually removes the need to the extra seal coating saving time and money!
Is your system effective against mould?
Our system works fantastically on mould.
Because we steam clean with 160- 180 degree steam we can actually kill mould instead of just wiping leaving the ceilings lastingly cleaner and as always paint ready!
Can you remove nicotine?
Yes!
We can remove nicotine.
some older nicotine or heavy nicotine may require extra processes but our operator will be able to go over that with you.
Can soot from the fire be removed?
We can remove sooty marks from the ceiling!
Soot is extremely abrasive and even the lightest hand with a cloth WILL leave rubmarks on the paint. I would get a professional in as soon as you see signs of soot for the best chance of leaving the ceilings perfect again.
Do you use chemicals or bleach on the ceiling?
On 95% of the ceilings we clean we use NO chemicals at all. We use water superheated to over 160 degrees centigrade at up to 10 BAR power through our unique ceiling mops. On the 5% of extremely soiled ceilings we may pre-spray with a mild detergent supplied by Ecostore
How often should I get my ceilings cleaned?
Less frequently than you would think!
We usually recommend getting your ceilings professionally cleaned every 2-4 years. The reason being flyspots and other ceiling blemishes can leave light staining if left too long.
Why should I use Spot Free
We have the right tools the know how 13 years of experience and thousands of ceilings cleaned without leaving rubmarks or damaged paint!
How much is a ceiling clean?
Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to give a price without seeing the job. There are many factors that change how difficult the process to leave them as clean as they can possibly be without painting.
The good news is we are happy to come out and give a free no obligation quote where we can let you know exactly what we can do and how we can help you!