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Top 10 Strategies for a Graffiti Free City

 
1
Recognize that graffiti vandalism is a community problem
Unless cities budget for it with a dedicated program, it will never be eradicated. It is no longer possible to avoid this fact. A ‘Clean City’ levy of less than $1 per household per month will easily fund this as well as provide cleaner facilities parks and playgrounds for the community to enjoy.
2
Understand that Graffiti Removal is a highly skilled trade
Do not think of it as a menial cleaning type job. Skilled technicians are called upon to repair damaged property on anything and everything without trace. They must be skilled and have a good sense of detailed workmanship.
3
Employ a proven cleaning ‘system’ which is non-damaging and has the ability to confidently work on any surface
World’s Best have this proven system. We’ve spent 40 years developing products that are fast, effective and safe to use and we’re passionate about seeing you succeed.
4
Place all resources into eradication whilst refraining initially from the temptation to photograph or record graffiti
If your local area has been continually vandalized over several years it is most likely you will achieve nothing in this quest as most vandals are no longer active. Save this for police/prosecution purposes once you are graffiti free.
5
Make a daily ‘clean sweep’ of all-main roads and known problem areas
The might include skate parks, restrooms, and any known ‘vandal haunts’. Remember, tagging is a ‘Fame Game’. By eradicating it as it occurs we are deflating the vandals spirit, especially when removal are done right as though they were never there.
6
Avoid making ordinances which require 24 hr graffiti eradication by owners
This can be obstructive, difficult to enforce and results in punishing the victim of graffiti rather than the perpetrator. It also undermines a citywide strategy which should be PROACTIVE rather than REACTIVE.
7
Remove graffiti from anything and everything and not just city property
Do not leave it to other utilities. Do not leave any really obvious graffiti. At first, just clean to ‘drive-by’ standard…i.e. not visible as one would drive through any areas. You can always go back later and fine tune any removals.
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As the daily prevalence of graffiti hits disappear, clean the side streets
While keeping a daily check on the main streets. Clean some areas twice daily if needed. Remember it’s a proactive approach not a reactive one (unless you need to attend to an particularly offensive graffiti incident).
9
Make sure any “Community Art” programs involving aerosol art as the main medium are postponed
Until well after you have attained “Graffiti Free” status. Art programs performed during clean up campaigns involving aerosol art tend to lower the morale of those responsible for removing graffiti as well as sending out a mixed message to vandals that it is okay to put spray can paint on some walls but not others.
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Use this proven strategy. Do not ‘reinvent the wheel’ or copy other cities who have not been successful
This definitely works and is not expensive. The consequent increase in property values and reduction in related crime through a cleaner city will ensure that property rates collected will pay for this ongoing program at no additional cost to the community.

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Do's & Don'ts For Working With Volunteers

  1. Make sure you wear gloves, goggles and protect yourself from the sun whilst volunteering. Realize you are amongst others on streets and roads. We want to keep you safe.
  2. Realize these Safewipes are for smaller type graffiti on most surfaces. Larger graffiti on painted surfaces is far quicker to paint over.
  3. Try to remove little bits of each marker before embarking on a large area….(if you can’t remove a few square inches then you will not be able to remove several square feet!)
  4. When using the Safewipes, clean and complete small areas at a time. Remember, after dissolving graffiti with Safewipes, it is best to use our Afterwipes or a damp cloth for a really great looking finish.
  5. Remember the golden rule: If it’s not coming off easy then you must rethink the situation. There should be no such thing as a hard job.

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Do's & Don'ts For Working With Volunteers
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