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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: John Walker on June 04, 2010, 10:44:33 am

Title: Getting into the corners
Post by: John Walker on June 04, 2010, 10:44:33 am

I've been getting some amazing results using Astonish UPVC Grime Blast Cream but I have a question.

When restoring UPVC frames what do you guys use to get right into the corners to ensure a perfect finish to the job?

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: richyp on June 04, 2010, 12:45:36 pm

wire brush  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: John Walker on June 04, 2010, 01:06:40 pm

Quote from: richyp on June 04, 2010, 12:45:36 pm

wire brush  ;D ;D ;D

Yea tried that Richy - shifted the grime but the customer wasn't too pleased.  ;D

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: actualcleaning on June 04, 2010, 02:09:06 pm

John if we use a cream cleaner we use a vileda pointed head scrubber.I think they cost about £5.
The problem in the past for us was getting under the small crevice that runs the full length of a frame,we have overcome this now for renovation work,general cleaning we dont really bother going that far.

Dan :)

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: John Walker on June 04, 2010, 03:07:29 pm

Quote from: upvc-cleaning-services on June 04, 2010, 02:09:06 pm

John if we use a cream cleaner we use a vileda pointed head scrubber.I think they cost about £5.
The problem in the past for us was getting under the small crevice that runs the full length of a frame,we have overcome this now for renovation work,general cleaning we dont really bother going that far.

Dan :)

Thanks Dan

I will try and locate the Vileda scubber you mentioned.  I have great problems clearing the crevice too - if a customers hose is handy I find that works well - otherwise a use a stiff brush to get as much out as possible before I start the clean.  Any other tips for clearing the crevice?

Cheers
John

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: paul saunders on June 04, 2010, 03:35:54 pm

tooth brush??

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: jonnyald on June 04, 2010, 05:13:00 pm

i use a "track cleaning brush" .you can buy em on ebay, very handy,stiff bristles ,+ideal shape  for tracks ,about 3or4 quid

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: richyp on June 04, 2010, 05:56:32 pm

none abrasive white pad from morrisons r fantastic

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: John Walker on June 04, 2010, 10:22:16 pm

Thanks all for replies - some good ideas for me to try - cheers  :)

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: james44 on June 04, 2010, 10:35:24 pm

Quote

tooth brush??

;)

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: stay white n bright window cleaning service on June 05, 2010, 10:10:31 pm

I use astonish upvc as well , 99p from my local discount shop. Use with a non scratch washing up
pad + a 1.5 ltr hand held presure sprayer £1.99,great for them small crevices

Title: Re: Getting into the corners
Post by: John Walker on June 05, 2010, 10:20:04 pm

Quote from: stay white n bright window cleaning service on June 05, 2010, 10:10:31 pm

I use astonish upvc as well , 99p from my local discount shop. Use with a non scratch washing up
pad + a 1.5 ltr hand held presure sprayer £1.99,great for them small crevices

Thanks for that info.

One thing I have found is if you leave it to dry before rinsing it sets again.  So I rinse as I go along now and that works well.

John