The CEILTECH solutions used by 'ABOVE' Ceiling Cleaning work by oxidation cleaning i.e.,
decomposing organic soil through a catalytic chemical reaction. It destroys the soil layer
by layer, with capillary action drawing the solution deep into the tile. The catalytic reaction
continues as long as the tiles remain moist, usually eight hours or more, so although 70% to 75%
of the reaction occurs in the first hour, the process will not be completely finished for much
longer. Turning off all ceiling fans and air handlers will help the tiles to remain moist longer
for a cleaner ceiling.
The formula dries to a mild alkaline state which does not promote rust on metal fixtures or leave
a sticky residue which would promote premature resoiling.
The solutions are completely safe for use around carpets, draperies and most other surfaces,
however, any surface that could be damaged by a fine mist of water will be covered with a tarp.
Acoustical ceilings have porous surfaces which become dirty, layer by layer, from the inside out. Microscopic and larger soil particles float in the air and adhere to the inner surfaces - through the pores - and ultimately out to the surface of the tile. This soil is made up of dirt, grease, nicotine, tar, body and cooking oils, microdust and much more. As the tile becomes dirty it also becomes sticky and the soiling process is accelerated.
The CEILTECH formula used by 'ABOVE' Ceiling Cleaning is sprayed in mist form onto the surface of
the ceiling tile where it begins breaking down the surface soil and is absorbed deep inside the
tile by capillary action through the pores. Through a catalytic chemical process the solutions
surfactants and emulsifiers bread down the soil layer by layer. The resulting microdust particles
then evaporate down into the atmosphere where they are filtered through the air handling system.
The formula dries to a mild alkaline state which does not promote rust on metal fixtures or leave
a sticky residue which would promote premature resoiling.