Cleaning the Airform

Image: The Airform — Over time, our not-so-clean ... — The Airform — Over time, our not-so-clean environment makes washing the Airform a necessity.

Image: Like washing a car — Wearing smooth ... — Like washing a car — Wearing smooth or soft-soled shoes, workers can wash a dome as they would a big car, by soaping an area first, then rinsing it off.

Image: The process — * Use long ladder ... — The process — * Use long ladder to get to dome’s top.

Have someone hold ladder during the climb.

Wear soft-soled shoes.

Using long-handled brush or mop and a cleaning agent, scrub Airform’s top.

Rinse with water hose.

Standing at ground level, use long-handled brush to scrub Airform’s sides.

Rinse with water hose.

Image: Large domes — Workers washing large domes ... — Large domes — Workers washing large domes should be tied to safety lines.

Image: Safety first! — It is extremely important ... — Safety first! — It is extremely important to use all safety precautions. We recommend not working alone, tying off with a proper climbing harness and safety ropes, using ladders and long-handled cleaning tools.

Image: Worth the effort! — A clean Airform ... — Worth the effort! — A clean Airform will continue to look good and wear well.

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