How Do You Make A Soda Blaster?
Baking soda has a proven track record in removing pollution and graffiti from most surfaces. When the Statue of Liberty was restored in 1984, crews were forced to pause when chemicals failed to remove decades of grime from Lady Liberty. Sandblasting was out of the question due to the delicate nature of the restoration. Many applications were tried but baking soda, put on with a dry soda blaster, removed all of the dull dirt and pollution from the statue. Most household applications can be accomplished with a wet soda blaster. Put on safety equipment. Add the soda media to the tank. Hook up the water and pressure lines to the soda blaster. This will make a sort of dual nozzle configuration. Place item to be blasted in an enclosed area, either the blasting tent or an enclosure made from plastic tarps. Focus the dual nozzles directly toward the area to be blasted. Make a smooth and even pass with the nozzle. Evaluate the work after the first pass. Take the pressure washer and clean the su