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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: GB Window Cleaning on August 10, 2011, 03:10:00 pm

Title: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on August 10, 2011, 03:10:00 pm: what i nightmare >:(

looks alright though, only a bungalow but water dripping down my sleeves! only charged 60 took a good two hours! ::)

only used wfp though think i might get an l5 sprayer from b & q soon for tfr prep
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on August 10, 2011, 03:53:10 pm: Tip for you, turn the clamps so they are facing to the floor - water coming down will drip off at the clamps ;)
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on August 10, 2011, 03:59:49 pm: Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on August 10, 2011, 03:53:10 pm
Tip for you, turn the clamps so they are facing to the floor - water coming down will drip off at the clamps ;)

oh okay, i'll try that thanks mate.
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: Dave. on August 10, 2011, 04:26:29 pm: I cut the sleeves off an old wetsuit, about 12' long, and put them over the waterproof jacket I wear - does the job a treat.

I use a sprayer for bungalows with TFR mix, For 2nd storey I've got a thin longbristled flocked broom head on a harris pole that I dip in a bucket of TFR mix.

Once you get a system going - you'll fly through them - nice little earners

Dave
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: Spruce on August 10, 2011, 04:35:36 pm: Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on August 10, 2011, 03:53:10 pm
Tip for you, turn the clamps so they are facing to the floor - water coming down will drip off at the clamps ;)

Thanks for that tip
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: supernova77 on August 10, 2011, 04:54:12 pm: Quote
what i nightmare >:(

Thats why I don't do them anymore - I sub them out!

Andy
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: gary999 on August 10, 2011, 06:07:30 pm: i find pure is enough did a 3 storey yesterday with my old ali
teleplus pole with a superlite dual trim mono all gutters fascia
and soffits just over 11/2 hours £70 and i was in no rush could of
done it just less than a hour if it had been a nice wet day

stick at it,when you have done a few it will become far less of
a drama :)
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: C-Thru. on August 10, 2011, 08:50:15 pm: Totally agree with above comment, stick with it, they get easier.

You'll soon learn where to start and which direction to work to avoid getting soaked!
Definitely invest in a Pump up garden spray for TFR treatment, so much easier and dirt comes off so much faster.

Best tip, if you use TFR don't waste your 'Pure Water' on UPVC, connect your hose or just your brush thru Customers garden hose, and use Customers outside tap and water supply. tap water works fine.
Give the customer notice that you will need a supply (if they have one outside) that way they will be happy for you to use their water and save your own, just put the emphasis on the Magic of the 'Specialist Cleaning Agent' you use (TFR).
Then finish off on windows with 'Pure' job done and you still have a full tank for rest of days work!

PS ......Also invest is some eye protection, clear glasses or the like, TFR is not good when dripping into your Eyes, I never do a job without mine, supplied by a factory worker mate of mine.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Safety-Glasses-Goggles-Specs-Laboratory-/110362183076?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item19b21945a4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Safety-Glasses-Goggles-Specs-Laboratory-/110362183076?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item19b21945a4)

Good luck
Goochie
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: Lee Gilroy on August 11, 2011, 04:58:52 pm: Who sells TFR ?
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: H S and Son on August 11, 2011, 05:16:14 pm: Go to Halfords and use caravan cleaner, just the same, just as good.
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on August 11, 2011, 05:25:00 pm: I use VIRO-SOL www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk

Quite a few use it on here. I have used it over 2yrs now and wouldnt change
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: C-Thru. on August 11, 2011, 06:52:19 pm: I get TFR from a local Motor Cash n Carry, bout £25 for 25 Litres which will last about 2-3 years.
Cheap as chips when you work out how much money your going to make from it.
Dilute at around 4%.
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: dave.e on August 11, 2011, 08:21:15 pm: Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on August 11, 2011, 05:25:00 pm
I use VIRO-SOL www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk

Quite a few use it on here. I have used it over 2yrs now and wouldnt change

this is what i use and i used it today on a green con roof that had not been cleaned in 10 years by god it was bad come up a treat tho
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: SB Cleaning on August 11, 2011, 08:25:40 pm: Quote from: Dave@S2none on August 11, 2011, 08:21:15 pm
Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on August 11, 2011, 05:25:00 pm
I use VIRO-SOL www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk

Quite a few use it on here. I have used it over 2yrs now and wouldnt change

this is what i use and i used it today on a green con roof that had not been cleaned in 10 years by god it was bad come up a treat tho
I use Virosol too brilliant stuff!!
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: JSMC on August 11, 2011, 08:44:54 pm: got some ubik which i cleaned a con roof with today and just normal water on the soffits and fascias worked a treat.

What is this l5?
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: p1w1 on August 11, 2011, 09:49:36 pm: Quote from: Dave@S2none on August 11, 2011, 08:21:15 pm
Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on August 11, 2011, 05:25:00 pm
I use VIRO-SOL www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk

Quite a few use it on here. I have used it over 2yrs now and wouldnt change

this is what i use and i used it today on a green con roof that had not been cleaned in 10 years by god it was bad come up a treat tho

is this the actual stuff you mean http://www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/clover-viro-sol-citrus-based-cleanerdegreaser-169-p.asp
Title: Re: my first sofit, facia and gutter clean
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on August 11, 2011, 09:52:15 pm: thanks for all the support and info! i really appreciate it! ;) and the advice is all taken on board!