Hot foam weed control
Weeds gone.
Worry gone.
Beautiful public spaces, kept that way without a drop of herbicide — safe enough to walk the dog on the same afternoon.
No herbicides, no hassle, unrivalled results — delivered organically.
Not new. Not experimental. Proven.
Thermal weed control has been replacing herbicide for over two decades.
Across the world, grounds professionals have used heat and water to eliminate weeds at the root — without chemicals and without the reputational risk herbicide now carries. Easy-to-use machinery that kills weeds instantly, works in all weathers, and is the most cost-effective alternative to chemical weed killers on the market.
It is in use at professional sports venues, municipal parks programmes, rail and highways networks, and public spaces serving millions of people. The technology works. The question has only ever been finding the right supplier to deliver it.
Deployed globally as the standard for chemical-free grounds management.
In use at professional sports venues, parks, rail networks and highways worldwide.
No licence. No waiting period. Safe around people, animals and watercourses immediately after treatment.
Why Solas
We don't sell you a machine. We sell you the quiet.
The category doesn't need a better spec sheet. It needs someone who understands what the buyer is actually buying — reputational cover, a defensible decision, and a supplier who is still there in October. That is the job we do.
A safer decision for your team
Buyers are not just choosing weed control. They are choosing fewer complaints, less chemical exposure, and a decision they can defend internally and publicly.
Built on real category experience — in the UK and around the world
Hot foam is not new to us. Our team helped shape the category in the UK and internationally, and we stay close to the work, the machines, and the customer outcome.
The right kit for your site, not ours
From compact systems to higher-output machines, we help you match coverage, runtime, and operating cost to the job instead of overselling one platform.
Support that stays after delivery
In this market, service is part of the product. Fast response, practical support, and dependable follow-through matter long after the machine lands on site.
The Solas advantage
Six quiet reasons the switch feels obvious once you've made it.
None of these are why hot foam works. They're why grounds teams and council officers sleep better once they've adopted it.
Safe on contact. Safe to defend.
No re-entry period, no cordon, no PPE. Safe around children, pets, players and pollinators — and safe to put in the residents' newsletter.
Kills the weed. Sterilises the seedbed.
Heat reaches the root and cooks the surrounding seed. The weed population shrinks season after season, instead of quietly building resistance.
No licence. No paperwork. No fear.
No spray licence, no COSHH exposure, no environmental risk assessment for chemicals you no longer use. Any trained crew member can run it.
Proof in 48 hours
Foam blanket goes on. The weeds are visibly done inside two days. Photograph it, put it in the report, send it to the councillors.
The rain no longer runs the schedule
Wind, drizzle, heatwave, cold snap — hot foam still works. Book the job, deliver the job.
A visible signal your residents notice
The white foam blanket is dramatic, memorable and unmistakably not spray. Pair it with a small park sign and the community sees the choice you've made.
Solas vs. the alternatives
The only method that kills to the root, sterilises the seedbed and stays safe around people.
| Solas hot foam | Glyphosate | Strimming | Hand-pulling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed of results | Same day | Slower | Top growth only | Very slow |
| Kills weed to the root | ||||
| Sterilises the seedbed | ||||
| Works in any weather | ||||
| Licence / PPE required | Gloves only | Licence + PPE | Eyewear + gloves | Gloves only |
| Long-term weed population | Declines | Holds steady | Increases | Increases |
| Labour intensity | Low | Low | High | Very high |
Start to finish
Three things happen. That's it.
- 1First —Heat in
Superheated water is applied at low pressure, breaking through the leaf's waxy surface. No blasting, no debris, no damage to paving or planting.
- 2Then —Heat held
The foam blanket goes on in the same pass and locks the temperature onto the plant — like a lid on a pan — while the heat travels down to the root.
- 3Finally —Gone, to the root
The weed dies fully, surrounding seeds are sterilised, and the foam breaks down naturally within minutes. Nothing to clear up, nothing to cordon off.
Why it matters
What that means on the ground.
Fewer visits, lower cost
Because the kill reaches the root, sites need a fraction of the treatments that strimming, burning or hot water alone demand.
Safe the same afternoon
No chemicals means no cordons, no signage, no waiting. Children, pets and pollinators can use the space as soon as you're done.
Every surface, every season
Low pressure and no fire risk means paving, kerb lines, gravel, fence lines and planted beds — in any weather, all year round.
Safe to use, safe to specify
No licence. No waiting. No worry.
- No herbicide licence or operator certification required.
- No re-entry waiting period — areas are safe to use immediately after treatment.
- Safe around children, the public, pets, livestock and wildlife.
- Safe near watercourses, drains and sensitive planting — no soil or groundwater contamination.
- No naked flame — no fire risk in dry conditions.
Where it's used
Any surface. Any setting. No compromise.
Who it's for
Built for the professionals who carry the risk.
Sports Clubs
Protect the pitch, the fans and the club's name. Herbicide-free maintenance that stands up to the scrutiny of matchday.
Grounds Maintenance Contractors
Win herbicide-free tenders. Deliver the standard your clients are increasingly writing into their contracts.
Local Authorities
Meet residents where they are. Chemical-free weed control for parks, pavements, playgrounds and public land.
Estates & Facilities
Protect people, planting and property. A safer alternative for campuses, housing, cemeteries and hard standings.
Proven in the field. Trusted by professionals.
The results speak for themselves.
Independent research
Independent field studies have verified thermal foam treatment achieves equivalent or superior weed kill to glyphosate, with fewer treatments required over time.
Category proof
Deployed across 40+ countries with no chemical residue, no re-entry restriction, and no licence requirement.
The demo is the proof
Give us ninety minutes and a patch of your worst weeds.
We'll show you what they look like in 48 hours — no chemicals, no cordon, safe to walk on the same afternoon. If it doesn't convince you, you've lost an hour and gained a tidy verge.
Founder-led demos across England & Wales. Slots available from Autumn 2026.