GB News star Tom Harwood has taken direct action against graffiti on the London Underground, demonstrating how straightforward the cleaning process can be.
Speaking to a camera whilst cleaning a Bakerloo line carriage, he said: "So have a look at what we've been doing to this tube train. As we know, the Bakerloo line is absolutely riddled with graffiti.
"Well, not anymore, at least not so much. On this particular carriage we have been wiping away.
"We have been using eco cleaner, I'm sure you're glad to know. It shows just how easy it is. TfL, get a move on.
Tom Harwood cleaned up the tube
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"If a couple of guys with some cheap graffiti remover make it look slightly less terrible. You can too."
Transport for London has acknowledged a substantial rise in vandalism across the network.
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Last month the authority admitted that "the fleet has recently seen a significant increase in the number of graffiti incidents," with the Bakerloo and Central lines bearing the brunt of the damage.
TfL confirmed their cleaning contractor works to remove all graffiti, prioritising offensive content for urgent removal.
The transport authority stated they maintain "a well developed anti-graffiti strategy to prevent and tackle graffiti vandalism," though declined to publicise specific tactics.
The transport authority revealed that cleaning efforts had been hampered by technical difficulties at their depot.
TfL explained that "a track defect in the depot meant we were unable to use our automatic train wash for a few weeks," which severely restricted their capacity to maintain fleet cleanliness.
During this period, trains could only be cleaned manually, a process that "takes a significantly longer amount of time" compared to automated washing.
The track defect was repaired approximately two weeks before TfL's response to the Freedom of Information request.
Since repairs were completed, normal washing operations have resumed.
The pair used eco-cleaning spray to clean up the Underground
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TfL reported that "all our fleet has been washed externally and the overall condition of the fleet is beginning to improve," whilst maintaining that seats are "brushed and checked daily prior and post going into service."
When Transport for London was established in 2000 under commissioner Bob Kiley, the organisation implemented a "broken window" policy towards vandalism.
Kiley, who had previously led the New York Subway, brought this approach from his American experience.
The policy operated on the principle that addressing minor instances of crime and disorder on the transport network would prevent more serious offences from occurring.
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