Why Graffiti Removal Is Important

Whether it's your home or your business, your property is important to you, and the idea of anybody harming it is troubling it. The vandalization of your property is a serious violation of your right to maintain your space as you choose-- and if the graffiti in question is offensive, vulgar, or bigoted, its presence can be especially troubling. If your property has been vandalized, it's important to act fast and get a graffiti removal expert on it right away- lest this already troubling incident spiral out of control.

Graffiti: From Bad To Worse

Vandalism is what's known as a "gateway offense". It starts as someone tagging a property or etching something into a wall. However, from there it can cause a cumulative effect- the presence of graffiti in an area has been shown to attract more graffiti, which can over time escalate into more serious forms of vandalism and property damage.

As always, we should say that intent matters. The style of graffiti and other forms of street art themselves aren't problematic on their own, and many people intentionally commission graffiti art and murals for their properties. However, obvious forms of vandalism, like tagging or gang graffiti, have a visible negative effect and attract more unwanted forms of tagging and vandalism.

What To Do When Your Property Gets Tagged

If your property has been vandalized by graffiti, it's important to act quickly. The longer the paint sits on the surface, the harder it gets to remove- especially on porous surfaces like concrete, brick, and wood, which absorb paint quickly. Ideally, you want a pressure washing or graffiti removal expert on the scene within 24-48 hours to get rid of the graffiti as fast as they can and hopefully prevent permanent damage.

Depending on the extent of the graffiti, how long it's been there, and what kind of surface it's on, the pressure washing technician will use pressure washing or power washing (heated pressure washing- the additional temperatures can help break down the paint), scrubbing and specific chemicals designed for paint and graffiti removal. Sometimes, additional work will need to be done after graffiti removal, such as retouching the area with paint. However, if you and your technician act fast, you can significantly mitigate or even avoid long-term damage or permanent stains from graffiti.

We know that you can't afford to wait a long time on graffiti removal service- when it happens, time is of the essence. When you need graffiti removal and you need it quick, call Elite Wash Techs Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning Services at 405-651-7580 right away- we'll jump into action for you.