Preservation
The use of lasers to clean delicate items allows for effective cleaning while maintaining the integrity of the item.
Antiques (such as cars, machinery, aircraft, tools)
Art restoration (without damaging material underneath)
Building restoration (cleans grime off old historic buildings to restore them to their original glory)
Environmental Benefits
- Eliminates the use of harmful chemicals or pollutants that are traditionally used to clean surfaces
- Removes mold and mildew
- Can be used to safely remove harmful lead-based paints or materials
- Provides bacterial decontamination for places such as industrial kitchens, hospitals, etc.
- Can aid in nuclear clean-up
- No byproduct to dispose of
Other benefits
- Laser uses high intensity light to clean, unlike traditional cleaning methods which require chemicals or blasting media which can be costly, messy and time-consuming
- More cost effective and faster because the removed debris is vacuumed as the laser is operating
- Can clean hard-to-reach or awkward areas
- Can be digitally programmed/controlled for extra precision