There’s nothing more horrifying and unsightly than a graffiti attack on your property. Read our tips for graffiti prevention to keep your property clean and safe from vandals. Graffiti is an act of vandalism that defaces your beautifully manicured landscape, has a negative impact on your image and makes the occupants feel unsafe. Vandals can strike anytime; being prepared will minimize if not eliminate property damage. How to prevent graffiti Install a proper security system Put extra bright lighting in your outdoor space Secure entrances and exits Use fences and gates to block thoroughfare Paint perimeter walls with graffiti-resistant coating like Graffiti Off or Graffiti Melt Get your landscaping designer to put shrubs and vines and restrict access to bare walls However, in spite of all your efforts, total graffiti prevention might still not be possible. So what you do after a graffiti attack? Clean up as soon as possible. It’s important to maintain a neat and clean property at all times. Having a few painting supplies and cleaning agents handy will speed up your restoration efforts. Graffiti removal tips If your walls have not been treated with anti-graffiti coating that can be washed, repaint them as soon as possible Wash off treated surfaces and recoat with anti-graffiti paint Use paint remover to clean unpainted surfaces like stone, cement and brick and glass/plexiglass Try an acetone-based remover for stickers or posters that have been glued on Graffiti is a crime so take pictures of the defaced area and report it to the police before cleaning up. Ask a landscaping maintenance service to help with graffiti prevention and removal. It will quickly restore your property’s neat and clean appearance and curb appeal.