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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on December 19, 2010, 11:46:42 pm

Title: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: geefree on December 19, 2010, 11:46:42 pm: Hi ,

Whats the best way to do this?

I have tried the applicator on a pole, and then a cloth... and but the roof is not glass, its that plastic ribbed stuff...slightly ribbed....

in the end i had to use a cleaning spray and wipe with a cloth,....bloody hard work as the roof is fairly large.

any ideas welcome?

thanks.
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on December 19, 2010, 11:50:43 pm: What about 5ltr pump up sprayer to apply the cleaning fluid then buff off with a dry applicator sleeve on a pole?
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: james44 on December 19, 2010, 11:51:01 pm: Get yourself one of these!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqCxxpUOwkg
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: mikecam on December 19, 2010, 11:54:43 pm: I use a VERY mild solution of TFR, you could just as well use fairy liquid i suppose, spray it on roof. And then mop of with one of them sponge mops. The type you push the handle down to sqeeze out.
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: Londoner on December 20, 2010, 07:34:35 am: Floor sponge mop upside down. Still very hard work.
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: Poles R Us on December 20, 2010, 07:54:50 am: mop and blade off ladders or steps thats how i do it
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: geefree on December 21, 2010, 06:40:18 pm: Thank you ;)
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: the bfg on December 21, 2010, 06:49:40 pm: get yourself a vikan easy shine kit, about £60 on ebay
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: John Walker on December 21, 2010, 06:59:27 pm: Quote from: the bfg on December 21, 2010, 06:49:40 pm
get yourself a vikan easy shine kit, about £60 on ebay

I'm tempted with one of these. Would like to hear from any of you who are using them successfully :)
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: cozy on December 21, 2010, 07:03:58 pm: Quote from: ccmids on December 20, 2010, 07:54:50 am
mop and blade off ladders or steps thats how i do it

That's what WC's used to do before. why didn't I think of that? ;D Spot on mate. ;)
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: Smudger on December 21, 2010, 07:26:00 pm: Vikan easyshine - Pah ! very hard work esp 1st cleans - you would probably get away with a polycarb roof, but
glass is a nightmare - i've gone back to lightly spraying with squeegee off and gg3 mix rub in with mop ( on pole )
then wrap microfibre over and buff

vikan i have found only to be good for maintance cleans and large panels of glass using pure - then it's very good and speedy. (not good for georgian panes or anything smaller than 18" sq.

Darran
Title: Re: Best way to clean the inside of a conservatory roof .
Post by: Paul Coleman on December 22, 2010, 06:47:44 am: Quote from: John Walker on December 21, 2010, 06:59:27 pm
Quote from: the bfg on December 21, 2010, 06:49:40 pm
get yourself a vikan easy shine kit, about £60 on ebay

I'm tempted with one of these. Would like to hear from any of you who are using them successfully :)

As Smudger say, first cleans can be a bit ropey with these. I find them OK with maintenance cleans though and often use them for quickness on windows that I can reach. If you go this route, I suggest ordering extra pads from the outset because you will need them one day.