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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: David stewart on August 10, 2012, 03:23:13 pm

Title: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic glass
Post by: David stewart on August 10, 2012, 03:23:13 pm

Just wondering what techniques yous use for each and any tips or tricks? I seem to spend an eternity rinsing the hydrophobic and a tank of water would last me no time if I'd a big run of houses with this type of glass. I'm wondering if I'm over doing it on the rinsing but I suppose it's better rinsed off well and no complaints from the customers. Do yous spend a lot longer rinsing hydrophic?

Title: Re: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic glass
Post by: magic moments on August 10, 2012, 03:52:46 pm

Splash and dash my friend

Title: Re: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic glass
Post by: Granny on August 10, 2012, 04:43:46 pm

Hi David
I'm thinking the same.
What I've found so far:
And open to advice and contradictions of course ;D
Wide windows and patios better to rinse in narrow sections to get a "waterfall effect" rather than rinse right across from side to side with just a trickle running down.
Best thing I've found is go back later in the day or when collecting and have a good look although be warned this can be rather depressing on first cleans!!!!
G.

Title: Re: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic glass
Post by: bobplum on August 10, 2012, 08:25:00 pm

FAN JETS ;)

go on you tube and punch in "hydrophobic glass",a guy call Jeff demonstrates the differences

Title: Re: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic glass
Post by: richard jagger on August 10, 2012, 08:32:19 pm

most of my poles have a set of fan and pencil jets so \I can select the jets I prefer on different glass.I just change the pole hose at the top.

Title: Re: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic glass
Post by: EandM on August 11, 2012, 08:40:35 am

Rabid Glass.....