Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Jackal on May 22, 2011, 10:56:54 pm
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got 2 jobs to do soon 1 is wood fascias the other is asbestos never done any of these before,what would you use to clean them i usual use fairy and pvc cream if they really bad,
im trad so clean them by hand,should i be using gloves on the asbestos stuff
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leave the asbestos well alone, unless its the modern asbestos replacement,which name has just escaped me
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DONT TOUCH ASBESTOS UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
Not only could you harm your own health but there is a possibility you can end up in court and be heavily fined for risking the health of others!
If you are unsure of which type of asbestos it is a sample has to be taken and sent away for analysis by someone who knows how to deal with it.
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leave the asbestos well alone, unless its the modern asbestos replacement,which name has just escaped me
One of the most popular and first asbestos replacement products was called "Supalux" It can be identified by having a slight sparkle to it.
Unless you are certain something is not asbestos (documental proof) then it’s often best to leave well alone if you are unsure.
Even asbestos cement board which was commonly used as fascia needs to be treated properly and if removing it this should be done by licensed contractors.
Cleaning it can release fibres into the atmosphere and also contaminate the ground and drains in the water runoff. When this dries it will become dust and cause a hazard.
The simplest way to deal with asbestos cement board is to encapsulate it. i.e. paint, however it first needs to be clean, so there lies the dilemma.
If the customer is unsure what he has or what to do with it I would suggest calling in an analyst to have it checked.
I had 12 years in the asbestos removal industry and have come across just about every form of the stuff, i have also seen what happens if its not treated properly.
Oh...the fines for misuse are very large so tread carefully.
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thanks lads,thought id better ask about it first i will be telling customer i cant do the job then,
as for the wood i suppose the only thing is soap and water,i told the custy that im not sure what it will come up like as it may need painting aswell