Laser Cleaning FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about professional laser cleaning in French-speaking Switzerland — Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Sion and beyond. If your question is not answered here, please feel free to contact us directly.
Technology & Functionality
A focused laser beam is directed over the contaminated surface. The contaminant absorbs the laser energy, heats up rapidly, and vaporises or is pulverised — while the underlying substrate reflects most of the energy and remains undamaged.
The process is contact-free, dry, and highly precise: no abrasives, no water, no chemicals.
Our laser systems effectively remove:
- Rust, oxide scale, and mill scale
- Paints, coatings, and adhesive residues
- Grease, oil, and production residues
- Soot, fire damage, and discolouration
- Release agents and light limescale deposits
We always test on a sample area first to confirm parameters.
With the right combination of power, pulse frequency, scanning speed, and optics we can selectively remove only the coating, leaving the substrate completely intact — ideal for historical monuments, precision moulds, and delicate components.
Sandblasting and dry ice generate noise, dust, CO₂, and often require rework. Chemicals stress the environment and the substrate. Laser cleaning is precise, clean, and safe — especially for sensitive materials.
- ✓No abrasive media or residues
- ✓No abrasion or material loss on substrate
- ✓No water, no chemicals
- ✓Quiet, mobile, and highly selective
Material & Surface
We work with a wide range of materials:
- Steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, titanium
- Natural stone, concrete, clinker, terracotta
- Wood surfaces, beams, panelling, sculptures
- CFRP/GFRP composites, mould tools, precision parts
More important than the base material is the nature of the contamination and the treatment goal. For special applications we always perform a test area first.
No — not with correct parameter settings. We calibrate so that surface temperature remains as low as possible. Structures, patina, and veneer are preserved; only deposits or coatings are removed.
With appropriate parameter settings, the passive layer on stainless steel is preserved and surfaces can be used as normal afterwards. For food and pharmaceutical environments we align our approach with your hygiene and GMP specifications.
Safety & Regulations
Yes. We operate according to a SUVA-compliant safety concept including a Class 4 laser curtain, warning lights, barriers, and full PPE. All required protective equipment is brought on site — no additional laser systems need to be sourced by the client.
A brief test area can be observed from a safe distance with protective goggles. During the main operation, the work zone is cordoned off — no persons or materials may be in the laser perimeter.
Only in public spaces. We handle the site permit, barriers, and laser protection if required — at no extra administrative burden to you.
Depending on the coating, fine particles or vapours can be produced. We use a mobile extraction system with HEPA filtration on site to capture emissions at the source. The workplace remains safe for all persons outside the safety perimeter.
Process & Organisation
- Initial consultation — we discuss your requirements and surfaces
- Sample testing — we test parameters on a small area if required
- Quote — transparent, project-specific pricing
- On-site execution — mobile team, full safety setup
- Documentation — process report and photos on request
Both options are available. Our equipment is fully mobile — we come to your location across all of French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie): Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, and Valais. Smaller parts can alternatively be brought to our workshop.
Duration depends on surface area, contamination thickness, and required precision. A small industrial component can be cleaned in under an hour; a large facade or structural element may take a full day or more. We provide a realistic time estimate in the quote.
Costs & Profitability
Costs depend on the type and extent of contamination, surface area, accessibility, and required precision. We provide transparent, project-specific quotes — no hidden fees. Contact us for a free initial assessment.
Often yes — when you factor in the full picture:
- No media procurement or disposal costs
- No rework on damaged substrates
- Reduced downtime — components can often be cleaned in place
- No chemical waste disposal fees
- Extended service life of cleaned components
Sustainability & Environment
Yes. Laser cleaning is one of the most sustainable industrial cleaning methods available:
- ✓No chemical waste or solvent disposal
- ✓No abrasive media to dispose of
- ✓Low energy consumption per m²
- ✓Extends component service life, reducing replacements
Yes. We operate in full compliance with Swiss environmental standards — no chemical discharges, no abrasive media requiring special disposal, and our extraction systems capture airborne particles in accordance with Swiss regulations.
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