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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Chris Cottrell on August 30, 2005, 09:24:46 pm

Title: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: Chris Cottrell on August 30, 2005, 09:24:46 pm
I Dont use wfp but was wondering if there would be any benefit to using r/o water in the trad sense to clean
would you be able to mop the window then blade it and then move to the next or am i being stupid or just showing my ignorance for pure users

Chris C
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: 24-7 S C Services on August 30, 2005, 09:27:15 pm
Hi Chris,

I don't know what other comments you will get on this, but personally I have found it very hard to squeegee Pure water, even when soap has been added. The blade sticks to the window.

Andrew

Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: easycleanwindows on August 30, 2005, 09:27:54 pm
the trouble with using pure water this way which can be done you would have a massive drag on the squeegee and would probably take longer.if you put detergent in the pure water the n its no difference than using normal.
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: Rob_Mac on August 30, 2005, 09:28:08 pm
Chris

I use my pure water for cleaning internals.

You don't get a good froth when using fairy.

Cannot see any other benefits

Rob ;D
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: Chris Cottrell on August 30, 2005, 09:57:46 pm
Rob

if you add detergent to pure water doesnt it become inpure therefore defeating the object

I was thinking if pure doesnt leave solids after drying
couldnt you just blade then detail edge band not have to be concerned about smears?

Chris C
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: matt on August 30, 2005, 10:00:24 pm
Rob

if you add detergent to pure water doesnt it become inpure therefore defeating the object

I was thinking if pure doesnt leave solids after drying
couldnt you just blade then detail edge band not have to be concerned about smears?

Chris C

it works, BUT you get NO GLIDE

i used to do a pub and it had a MASSIVE mirror about 8 ft fromt he ground going UP, i used to mop on pure water then Pole it off and the lines used to dry allmost clear
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: Sarah Sarill on August 30, 2005, 10:14:50 pm
Chris,

No real benefit if using traditional method UNLESS you are doing it that way to pre-prep the windows for wfp.

We did it this way for 3 cleans prior to starting wfp and it did break down the film enough to get a good result first time.  You do have to spray it on (we used an old empty windowlean spray bottle)  to avoid contamination and we lft it for a few secs to grip the dirt off.

Use it on internals too but only cos I dont carry anything now but pure water.
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: AuRavelling79 on August 30, 2005, 10:17:46 pm
When running low on water at the end of the day I have used wfp brush on low pressure to scrub patiodoors and then blade them off rather than rinse but due to drag I have to do it the amateur way by going across horizontally from left to right. No need to detail though and no residue left behind.
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: Moderator David@stives on August 30, 2005, 10:17:59 pm


Use it on internals too but only cos I dont carry anything now but pure water.


great sideline   ;)
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: John Walker on August 30, 2005, 11:16:38 pm

On internals try pure water with a hint of GG4 in a spray.  Use the minimum amount of spray and wipe with a microfibre.  Get it right and you'll have a job to see the glass.  Been working this way for 8 months and customers are amazed at the finish. (No good for first cleans on really dirty internals though)

John
Title: Re: using pure water for trad w/c
Post by: callum macleod on August 31, 2005, 07:56:41 am
hi i mix pure water with gg4 and a small amount of fairy works very well glass stays cleaner too i like it though its personal preference.