We use baking soda and corn cob
We specialize in log home cleaning and restoration using a combination of crushed corn cob and baking soda — biodegradable, gentle and effective. We can remove paint, dirt and fire/smoke damage. More about fire restoration
Soda Clean is uniquely qualified to restore log homes because we are experienced and skilled in the use of both baking soda and corn cob on wood surfaces. Our technicians know the right combination of pressure and media needed to get a superior result without damaging the wood.
Baking soda works best for fire damage removal
Baking soda is the medium we use when removing fire damage: char, smoke residue and the burned, smoky odor that remains after a fire.
Soda is also best for parts of a home that may require a gentler treatment; for instance softer wood or carved trim. It is a gentler medium than corn cob.
Crushed corn cob is best for cleaning & paint removal
When you need to remove paint, grime or heavy build-up from wood, corn cob is best. Just like baking soda, crushed corn cob is biodegradable and non-hazardous. As we work, we recycle the corn cob so that a minimal amount is left behind on the ground. Any cob that does remain simply decomposes over time like mulch.
After-blast treatment
After media blasting a wood home, we apply Prelude wood primer to protect the exterior of the home by closing the pores of the wood. This treatment prevents weather damage to wood that will not be immediately painted or stained. It also conditions the wood so that staining will produce even, uniform color.
Video: soda blasting removing fire damage
