WOOD

Wood surfaces need careful cleaning so they are not damaged, gouged, or over-saturated with water. The goal is to remove contamination while preserving the structure and appearance of the wood.

Common methods

• Dry ice blasting: Cleans beams, joists, framing, and exposed timber by removing grease, soot, smoke damage, mold, and light coatings without adding water or blasting grit.

• Soda blasting: Strips paint, smoke staining, and surface grime from decks, log homes, doors, trim, and wood siding while being less aggressive than traditional sandblasting.

• Sponge blasting: Uses sponge-encapsulated media to control dust and gently clean or lightly profile wood in occupied buildings and sensitive facilities.

• Vapor honing (wet blasting): Applies controlled wet abrasive cleaning on dense or hard wood components, or mixed-material assemblies, to remove coatings and contamination.

• Laser cleaning (select cases): Targets char, smoke damage, or specific contaminants on high-value or detailed wood elements where contact methods are not acceptable.

• Poultice cleaning: Uses specially formulated poultices to draw out stains and contaminants from decorative or antique wood where mechanical cleaning is too risky.

Typical applications

• Fire and smoke damage restoration of structural timber and framing.

• Mold and odor removal from exposed wood in buildings.

• Refinishing and paint removal on decks, log homes, and exterior cladding.

• Conservation cleaning of heritage woodwork, beams, and architectural details.

• Production and maintenance cleaning for wood processing and joinery equipment.