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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: denzle on January 14, 2004, 01:31:10 pm

Title: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: denzle on January 14, 2004, 01:31:10 pm

Last weekend i did a pressure clean job on a shop front that was right on a main city road. The paintwork was very grubby from the usuall city grime, I wrongly assumed that pressure washing alone would remove it.
I ended up scrubbing the whole frontage down with various cleaners and then pressure cleaning that off. The job turned out well which was a relief as i thought at one point i was going to have to walk away from it.
My question is what chemicals do others use to remove city grime on paintwork.
The pressure washer i use is more than enough for most jobs and i have various lances and tips but nothing would shift this stuff.
I ended up using bleach and various liquid cleaners.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Denzle

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: Auto_Groom on January 20, 2004, 01:03:10 am

What you need is to use a degreaser in the presure washer that will remove all the city grime because 98% of grime in the city is burnt oil  from exaust systems.
Andy

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: johnstanley on January 21, 2004, 02:28:29 am

hi denzle
have you tryed soda crystals mixed with detergent
soda is good on oil and is cheep ;D
all the best john :)

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: denzle on January 21, 2004, 11:06:40 pm

Thanks John, i'll give it a try.
Would this be anygood for oil stains on driveways by any chance ?
Denzle

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: johnstanley on January 22, 2004, 12:57:51 am

hi denzle
yes ;D
if theres a lot of oil soak it up first then use the soda if you've got a hot washes all the better
good luck john

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: petra on January 22, 2004, 01:22:07 am

If the oil has penetrated the concret/brick then the deep staining will never be completly removed.
Petra

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: Kevin_Whitlow on January 26, 2004, 03:23:24 pm

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If the oil has penetrated the concret/brick then the deep staining will never be completly removed.
Petra

Absolutely correct. It is so much easier,quicker and cost-effective to replace blocks than messing about with acids,hot or cold washer detergents.As a rule contractors leave spare blocks with the homeowners on completion.
Denzle fyi bleach in its concentrated form is caustic soda so if you`re having trouble removing any stains be careful with this kind of stuff!

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: Old_Master on February 01, 2004, 05:55:30 pm

I would use TFR (traffic film remover) available in 25 litre drums. Glyn - Omnipole

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: washglowboy on February 04, 2004, 02:46:50 am

Den
Try GUNK  you can buy it from most car accessorie shops ,ie : Halfords
that would most likely shift oil deposits
washglowboy ::) ::)

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: denzle on February 04, 2004, 09:14:20 am

Thank you everyone for the help.
Denzle

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: keith b on February 06, 2004, 01:49:43 am

Denzle

Check out > http://www.oiltechnics.co.uk

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: Les on February 06, 2004, 11:21:38 am

Hi keith.
that Oiltechnics link was very useful.
I've rung them and asked for info/prices for the removal of oil stains.
I will of course be asking for a 'free' sample to try out.
I'll keep you all posted if I get anything.
Les

Title: Re: Pressure Cleaning
Post by: Darren_Sharpe on February 06, 2004, 03:59:42 pm

Hello Denzle

My company has just the product for your problem, in fact any hydrocarbon issue.  Within our range is a product called FleetKleen it is a bioremedial cleaner for use on oils, diesel, fats and city grime.  You can use it by hand, steam/jet washers, and scrubber driers. If you would like to contact me I can give you the full details and email some photos of the product being used.  Office No 08450 636666 www.soilandwater.net.
Regards

Darren Sharpe