Method and apparatus for cleaning of slabs, thin slabs, profiles or the like

In a method for removing loose scale and other foreign matter from the top and / or bottom of a molded product (3), such as slab, thin slab, profile or the like, with the aid of flowing media, which by means of a cleaning device (5), consisting of at least one via and at least one under the cast product (3) arranged spray means (8, 9) are sprayed on the cast product (3), the amount of medium and / or the effective width and / or the media pressure for each spray device (8, 9) independently controlled separately and temporally. Moreover, the invention relates to a device for removing loose scale and other foreign matter from the top and / or bottom of a molded product (3) with the aid of flowing media, which by means of a cleaning device (5) consisting of at least one via and at least one among the cast product (3) arranged spray means (8, 9) are sprayed on the cast product (3), wherein the spray means (8, 9) and / or at the spray means (8, 9) arranged nozzles (13) via a control / a control system are formed responsive.