Deep Cleaning Embedded Dirt From Cloisters | Deep Cleaned | Insider

These 100-year-old cloisters are deep cleaned with a gel poultice that is brushed on and peeled off in sections. The gel traps all of the dirt, grime, and oils that have been embedded in these arcades.
An ultraviolet light reveals any remaining gel that still needs to be removed. The cleaning process was overseen by the assistant objects conservator at the Toledo Museum of Art.
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[@dillpicklefig]

Hi yall, I'm an art conservator that primarily works on stone like what's seen here :) Looking through the comments, I thought I'd clarify a few things for those interested in more: 1. Yes, this is safe! The chances of any part of the stone coming off with a minimally invasive treatment like this is very low, but if that does happen (and it happens more often than you think) we bag it, tag it, and take note of where it was and what caused it to flake and it can either be reapplied or saved in the file to be used for future testing that would require a sample to be taken from the object anyways. 2. Continuation of above, but yall would be SHOCKED to know the kind of work conservators can do on stone. For example, I had to remove concrete mortar (slathered onto original sandstone in the 1960s as part of an installation) by literally taking a chisel to it. We do ample testing before doing anything and found that the sandstone was so hard, in comparison to the minimal force needed to remove the mortar, that there was no harm to the object. And seriously, not even a single dent was made even if you accidentally struck the sandstone. Remember that these structures have lasted this long for a reason! They're incredibly durable. 3. I see lots of lighthearted comments about how the reveal was not very dramatic, and yes a lot of what we do does result in pretty underwhelming differences. But, consider the impact those slight changes have on in person viewing. Before, you'd think the stone was a warm off white until that yellowed surface film revealed more of a true cool white beneath it. Subtle difference, but it really changes the viewing experience and brings us closer to how it originally was meant to be seen. 4. Even in the microclimate of a well regulated museum, our objects still collect dust and oils from the air and from visitors. Doing surface cleans like this, both dry and wet cleanings, work to reduce any build up over time and keep the stone in good shape. 5. Last point, deep cleans like this are also very useful because sometimes you find an unrelated issue. Invisible cracks and unnoticed damage done by visitors that otherwise wouldn't have been noticed, as we are often rotating between hundreds of higher priority projects, become glaringly obvious. We can take note for a future project or intervene immediately if necessary. That's all, glad to see such a comprehensive and well explained video about our work on Insider :)

[@memphismadetez]

The dirt was part of the character and history of the sculpture… great job

[@2704jos]

I appriciate your comment. It is worth is and makes things clear. Thank you.

[@wunderwhere]

Thank you for your insight! Although I guess it really does vary depending on what you're working on, wouldn't that method destroy any remaining traces of polychromy that may have been present on the stone?

[@OfficialSamuelC]

@@memphismadetez Yes and could also damage it in the long run.

[@dillpicklefig]

@@memphismadetez Many people feel the way you do, and without the knowledge of deterioration and how it affects artifacts I see the merit to this argument. However, dirt and dust has lots of nasty properties that can lead to permanent damage over time. Of the three types of deterioration (chemical, physical, and organic), organic is some of the worst. As mentioned in the video, dirt like this is deeply embedded into the porous surface of the stone. Dirt and soil can be acidic, saline, can contain traces of reactive metals like copper and iron. While the microclimate of the museum can help to limit this, soil also can flex and shrink with exposure to moisture. This constant flexing, freezing, and shrinking can and will eventually cause cracks. If we wish to prevent this, unfortunately the dirt must come out. Hope this helped!

[@hahaitsjuju]

So it's kinda like those nose pore cleaning strips but for stone. Pretty cool.

[@talamioros]

that was the most unglamorous way you could have put it xD

[@deanniematheson1062]

Lol it's exactly that!

[@billmiller4972]

Anybody else who feels the satisfaction when one can peel away really large parts of the gel in one go?

[@jishimoari]

No

[@joeybaseball7352]

Not one bit.

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

No I didn't. This is waste of time. There's no difference from the before and after, and it's literally in a museum. There is no dirt getting on it.

[@TinaHyde]

I did! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’d be happy to volunteer to help peel!

[@forgenorman3025]

@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW It's dirt from before they were put in the museum. Did you even watch the video? Not to mention the difference is probably more noticeable in person. Chill man.

[@kriscook2423]

This is really neat. I'd love to do this. The amount of care taken to preserve the work and clean the artifacts is fascinating. Thanks to the museum for sharing this with us.

[@rosita3671]

WOW! What can amazingly difficult job has been tackled by the volunteers.🤔 You all should be very proud. 🎉🙏🕊!

[@grutarg2938]

This reminds me of when I was a kid and I would let glue dry on my fingers and then peel it off.

[@okashi10]

Lol the peeling was so satisfying, but the before/after shots were so unsatisfying...

[@Foshizzle4561]

This process looks tedious but also very satisfying.

[@slippinslidewayz]

I used to do this to my hands with Elmer's school glue when I was a kid.

[@longsilver2646]

Dann the sound of working is so asmr to me Please more

[@solarveterok]

ASMR SOUNDS 😄

[@mufasaiam7794]

This video will make Many A True Nerd very excited

[@ellasmommy9278]

Fantastic. I really enjoyed this.

[@kakungcu]

Part of peeling is really satisfying

[@yulia2301]

I'd love to do this procedure so much😍 my hands are reaching out...

[@RLTango]

Yay, go Toledo!!!

[@artisticanna5275]

Blackhead pore strips anyone?

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

Peeling all that seems super satisfying 😌

[@grehhet161]

Good video and all but I think I set my expectations a bit high. It’s not like you can sandblast these things lol. Cool work

[@coeurclaire]

The newest technology is cleaning with the laser technology, some museums already use it. The laser burnt the dust and dirt on the surface of a statue and make the statue looks like brand new.

[@13thravenpurple94]

great work Thank you

[@Yh-kg8fr]

Yooo I was skeptical af but at 3:50 that was an obvious improvement and my word means nothing but right on way to go!

[@eeaotly]

It looks so satisfying. 🙂

[@porkopio9468]

That looks so satisfying like when I removed scab from my wound

[@J1ntu]

This is so cool

[@haroldmclean3755]

Good Job 👍

[@carolbuzelim]

thats amayzing to see

[@christube4487]

Really, really, really, really real

[@barbarakosloski9260]

Fascinating!! Y

[@wiktorjachyra1869]

It looks like it cleans the more smoother surfaces well, but the porous surfaces look the same

[@jordanoneill82]

kinda how i clean coins, although i use olive oil to soak them first, the trick with a bamboo skewer works a treat

[@kirbywaite1586]

That's a terrible thing to do . Why remove the beautiful patina? It looks like new cement.

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😀

[@errorerror8700]

Interesting process and good Video. How Do you ensure no gel wanders into the pores of the stone?

[@memphismadetez]

The dirt was part of the character and history of the sculpture… great job

[@tc-s3510]

This would be a great job for OCD pickers.

[@janinebean4276]

I hope they keep all the peeled gel so someone can investigate the residue later if they want to! That could actually be really interesting scientifically I think

[@P3t_s0unds]

Is the poultice safe to apply to humans?

[@johnhergt6686]

Does the cleaning remove the process of determining if it was painted and what color?

[@dillpicklefig]

Hi, conservator here! Typically we would know before doing anything of this nature if the surface was originally painted or not. Unfortunately, most stone has little to no physical memory of what was painted, but we can guess from historical context and from similar objects that do have trace pigments. But, to answer your question, if there were traces of pigment on the stone the approach would be different that the video to avoid removing any paint. It probably wouldn't even be out in the open like this unless the pigments were readhered to the surface (usually by injecting small amounts of adhesive behind each raised flake). These areas would either be avoided entirely or a weaker formula would be mixed and tested on various spots before being applied to the entirety of the object. We can even mix dozens of slight variations of the same solution and apply them like a paint by number to areas that need different strengths.

[@oaktadopbok665]

Like peeling a dirty sunburn

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

I’d love to help out! This would be a fun project. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@sentimentalsoldier5837]

Oh my! I could watch this all day! How much training/ schooling do you need to get a job doing this?

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

This deep cleaner probably has contact info and a website she would know obviously

[@dillpicklefig]

Hi, conservator here! Conservators get into the field in a variety of ways, some are tradesmen, artists, and craftsmen that get into it later in life but most current conservators begin with either a chemistry or art history undergrad before moving onto a conservation masters degree. This can take anywhere from the standard 4 years undergrad + 3 to 4 years of grad school to even decades. We're required to essentially always update our knowledge by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, and more (similar to medical professionals) so we're always up to date on the new standards.

[@sentimentalsoldier5837]

@@dillpicklefig Thank you! That's the kind of info I was looking for.

[@katherinelangford981]

It's like giant Biore pore strips for statues.

[@resenden]

Is it just me or I feel like shivering on this entire video?

[@spjr99]

Museums are freezing

[@MyChrisable]

Those statues hearing a facial like "yes I feel my pores finally free!"

[@mjusufatur]

The forbidden chips😤

[@RandomSheesshh]

Is it okay if I use this in my nose?

[@lorii7556]

What’s the gel recipe?

[@ericlebrun2416]

anybody else feel anxious watching them work sooo slow

[@jakesmerth1919]

Uses a brush like a bookworm, that's for sure.

[@sandrali7778]

First, why. What purpose is there to do that? Second where and how do you throw the waste? And out of what material is the gel?

[@natalieeis9284]

A bit of Pink Stuff should do the trick 😜

[@xlnuniex]

I’m guessing that power washing runs too big of a risk of damage?

[@TsunamiAdventures]

Why are they there in the first place . End up from southern France to Toledo, USA Strange

[@PuffOfSmoke]

That vocal fry 😬

[@george344]

And that’s why the cloisters don’t have pimples.

[@2degucitas]

Bioré pore strips for stone.

[@thisDogDayAfternoon]

Pore strips for cloisters

[@meyobe6372]

I am just a little worried that some of the stone/cement will come off with the glue.

[@daisybuchanan8205]

Me too.

[@joecool9739]

Its not glue

[@alme6743]

Get your priorities straight these are professionals lmao.

[@Manni4]

my anxiety kicked in when she threw some of that gel on the stone and pushed it in

[@Crispr00]

@@alme6743 Fr 💀💀💀 Im pretty sure they know what they’re doing

[@justineharper3346]

Why do I have such a gutter mind? All that cleaner looks like something else. Yes I have the mind of a teenage boy apparently 😂

[@estherbrown4084]

Has anyone here ever been to the Toledo Museum of Art before?

[@brazilchem]

Someone never heard of Karcher

[@RRRRRRRRRRR956]

I thought you guys would just power wash the things

[@oceansofhappiness9438]

very similar to Ancient Hindu Architecture. I think Who built this structures are adherent of any ancient Relegion.

[@saleemkhan-fd8vf]

I think this gel work only on stone not with the clay made ancient things

[@wayne8797]

I would have just used a pressure washer😅

[@rhysioeren3203]

She is pretty.

[@Samu_Raaay]

I'm a little irked that they didn't even attempted to photograph the before and after in the same angle and lighting. It feels like comparing an apple to an apple pie

[@juliantotriwijaya9208]

Can we powerwash it or brush it like gravestone? I mean it's stone/sturdy compared to oil painting or wooden furniture.

[@coeurclaire]

The newest technology using the laser beam. You can find the video in KZbin how they use laser to clean old statue.

[@byabcz]

You shouldn’t power wash most gravestones either. There are special cleaners that do not damage the stone.

[@heartsDmise]

Powerwashing can damage stones. Its not good to powerwash gravestones

[@itr3193]

ofc ohio

[@annw1395]

You mention 100 years' worth of dirt and grime. They're several hundred years old. Have they been deep-cleaned before?

[@IreneWY]

She answered that in the video

[@michelebriere9569]

I wish that stuff had been available when I was a teenager with pizza face.

[@Isabella-xr1ik]

Take a shot every time she says "dirt and grime"

[@filipe1098]

Is it just me that has the feeling this video was reposted?

[@moonpaints4090]

Pour cleaning strips for statues 😂😂😂

[@guldenaydin9918]

🌈💝

[@karlvargas9260]

Peel off facemask for stones 😮

[@smite-ism9134]

**sighs** _i need to call him_

[@dennisschott2352]

Those two columns don't remotely resemble each other, unless you count that the rehabilitation of the obviously deteriorated larger column has been carved down into the appearance of the present column. Or they did not take a picture of the same column. You can see in the video staff peeling off a thin layer of the dirt in the gel. The staff did not peel off any monstrously thick layers. The only way to account for the difference in appearance and thickness is poor photography. Actually it is possible that they took pictures of two different columns at somewhat different distances from the camera lens.

[@nikkiewhite476]

There were no thick layers peeled off because as they said in the video: the gel is 90% water and they wait till it is DRY. Once it has dried out will only have 10% of the original volume meaning a thick layer will become thin.

[@TheYoudhruv]

If these guys comes to India and sees the hisotical buildings then they will get amazed. Even after lots of invasions India is still holding its true Hindu history.

[@bamboo4274]

only in Ohio bro

[@willohthecheetoh8584]

no one gonna talk about that cummins last name

[@LaurenChurch]

Biore strips for art.

[@lord_cataphract216]

Laser is better

[@bldmyamean8352]

Came to this video expecting to see pokemon... boy was I dissapointed....

[@melissam8893]

Ah so like a pore strip for a rock

[@fakepotato4875]

dont say it

[@jacobh9487]

I guess using a power washer would be too "abrasive".

[@joanmarin7030]

r/oddlysatisfying

[@emilywire28]

Job envy

[@MadTwatter]

Wow Emily looks great. I can just imagine how it would feel to finish on her bust, only for her to break out the cleaning solution!

[@kileyc9080]

dude..no

[@q.3.e.r.t]

Bro what?? 😭

[@gerardedgar5961]

That stuff they're peeling off is not dirt it is a Cody they put on to protect the stone don't lie

[@goaway7272]

So a face mask

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

What a waste of time and money. The before an after showed no difference.

[@TinaHyde]

First rule of before and after shots: use the exact same perspective and lighting. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@carlthomas8746]

Give them back! These do not belong in the US!

[@willcookmakeup]

Those were terrible before and afters bahaha

[@dklimenok]

Good, but the same frames looped so many times and unbearable vocal fry of the narrator...

[@anti_porn]

DONT REPLACE THE S IN CUMMINS WITH A G WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE and of course in ohio

[@ninreck5121]

so basically a face mask

[@GrampiesCorner]

Umm..before and after photos are almost identical. All that effort, time and money and it doesn't really look any better.

[@medicwheat69]

Someone doing 3D scanning of the craves details would be cool. Then we would have 3D models of original art that could even replicated for film and other projects.