Kärcher, a German brand and global leader in professional cleaning technology, has partnered with the National Museum of the Philippines to undertake a conservation-safe cleaning of the GOMBURZA National Monument. The project aligns with the nationwide celebration of Museum and Galleries Month every October, which highlights the preservation and promotion of the country’s cultural heritage. The initiative underscores Kärcher’s commitment to cultural preservation and social responsibility, and forms part of the company’s 90th-anniversary challenge to complete 90 cleaning projects around the world in 2025.
The GOMBURZA National Monument, a bronze statue, was cleaned with a Kärcher high-pressure cleaner in steam mode at 80-90 °C, a low pressure of 0.5-1.0 bar, and a water flow of 350 liters per hour. The surrounding betone/brick plaza floors were deep-cleaned using Kärcher’s Dirt Blaster at 80 °C, 100-110 bar, and a water flow of 700 liters per hour. The low granite perimeter was treated with the same settings using a 25° wide nozzle for a gentler spray.
The GOMBURZA National Monument commemorates the three martyred priests, Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, who advocated for the rights of Filipino clergy during the Spanish colonial period and were executed on February 17, 1872. The monument was created by Filipino sculptor Solomon Saprid and was first inaugurated in front of the Manila Cathedral on January 17, 1972. On February 17, 2021, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines recognized Saprid’s GOMBURZA among the nation’s official National Monuments.
This project marks Kärcher Philippines’ 10th conservation project, delivered in the 10th month of its 10th anniversary year. Kärcher Philippines has strengthened its public presence through cultural sponsorships, cleanup campaigns, and community initiatives that reflect the company’s values. This year’s collaboration with the National Museum of the Philippines on the GOMBURZA National Monument marks the 10th heritage site in the country to benefit from Kärcher’s conservation cleaning.
