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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Klean07 on February 14, 2014, 10:26:48 am

Title: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Klean07 on February 14, 2014, 10:26:48 am
I currently use the Unger green or blue ones instead of scrim but just lately they seem to leave loads of smears so my question is what else besides scrim do people use?
I'm wfp but have a few bungalows that I still do trad!
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: mike1986 on February 14, 2014, 10:34:58 am
I've always used wcw microfibre scrims and they've always been great. They last for years and years.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: DaveG on February 14, 2014, 10:55:31 am
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microfibre-GLASS-fish-scale-PACK-OF-5-80x60-WINDOW-MIRROR-GLASS-TV-/221366403059?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item338a773ff3

We've been using these for the last 6 months or so (recommended by Leegls)

Really good, with no bits of lint or fluff! I just use my scrims for mopping up now..
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: mufcglen on February 14, 2014, 11:36:25 am
i use the blue unger micro for mopping then scrim for detail but lately i been using these massive sports micro's from aldi lol, they been great and only a few quid!
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: dazmond on February 14, 2014, 01:15:51 pm
large unger green microwipes  in the dry summer months.

unger pre washed grade A scrim in cold damp weather.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 14, 2014, 01:18:08 pm
ninja unger wipes. LOVE EM
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: rah on February 14, 2014, 01:47:40 pm
I've just made the transition to Microfibres, bought the wcw large haven't used them yet, but don't foresee any issues

Rob.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: mufcglen on February 14, 2014, 02:00:21 pm
wilkinsons sell a nice blue micro thats perfect for polishing leaded windows, ive got one from unger and theyre virtually the same but cheaper!
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Johnny B on February 14, 2014, 09:03:46 pm
I have just bought some Paragon fishscale cloths, and have been having problems with them smearing.

I bought them on the strength of good reviews received on here, so I am a little non-plussed as to what is causing the problem.

I had previously used green Unger cloths which were excellent. May go back to them if I can't resolve the above.

John

Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: wfp master on February 14, 2014, 09:05:33 pm
Cant beat scrim. Nothing will.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: rosskesava on February 14, 2014, 09:17:15 pm
If you live within a few miles from the coast, especially west or south coasts, it may not be the cloths, it may be salt which is a bitch to clean using trad.

Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on February 14, 2014, 10:16:59 pm
Hi Guys, we receive excellent feedback from window cleaners who use our little waffle microfiber glass cloths, available in 40x40x370gsm @ €3.66 each  and 38x45x370gsm @ €3.96 each  for a streak free, smear free, and lint free finish.  we also have new stock of HPD (high performance detailing) microfiber cloths  available in 19"x19"x190gsm these are the highest quality microfiber detailing cloths available anywhere on the market today, excellent for detailing interior glass,mirrors,crystal,etc surfaces.  guaranteed no other cloth will come close for optimal results to these cloths for detailing interior glass surfaces @ €7 each.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: wfp master on February 14, 2014, 10:25:58 pm
Hi Guys, we receive excellent feedback from window cleaners who use our little waffle microfiber glass cloths, available in 40x40x370gsm @ €3.66 each  and 38x45x370gsm @ €3.96 each  for a streak free, smear free, and lint free finish.  we also have new stock of HPD (higtrollh performance detailing) microfiber cloths  available in 19"x19"x190gsm these are the highest quality microfiber detailing cloths available anywhere on the market today, excellent for detailing interior glass,mirrors,crystal,etc surfaces.  guaranteed no other cloth will come close for optimal results to these cloths for detailing interior glass surfaces @ €7 each.
troll. ;) scrim NOTHING will beat it.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: PoleKing on February 14, 2014, 10:33:13 pm
Lol@waffle lad again.

I'm on paragon microfibres too.
They work a treat.
Do find that they're crap once wet though.
Having a few that you can rotate I've found much better than scrim.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on February 14, 2014, 10:36:21 pm
Have to say wfp haven't used scrim in over 20 years, but everyone to their own.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Johnny B on February 14, 2014, 10:37:25 pm
If you live within a few miles from the coast, especially west or south coasts, it may not be the cloths, it may be salt which is a bitch to clean using trad.



I am not far from the south west coast of Ireland, so that could be it then! I am also thinking that I could be putting too much Fairy Liquid in my bucket, perhaps creating a residue on the glass, which is causing smearing when detailing. I am currently experimenting with different amounts to see whether it makes a difference.

Question for PoleKing, when your Paragon cloths were new, did you wash them before using them for the first time?

John

Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: trippyboy on February 14, 2014, 11:06:43 pm
I've always used wcw microfibre scrims and they've always been great. They last for years and years.
like
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on February 14, 2014, 11:07:18 pm
Hi Johnny B,  leave the fairy liquid behind as your right it dose leave residue behind, one of the benefits of using microfiber to clean glass is that you don't have to use any chemicals, if you are using microfiber to clean windows its best to use one damp to clean the surface first then squeegee off moisture, then use a second microfiber glass cloth dry to polish off for a streak free finish.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: wfp master on February 14, 2014, 11:14:35 pm
Hi Johnny B,  leave the fairy liquid behind as your right it dose leave residue behind, one of the benefits of using microfiber to clean glass is that you don't have to use any chemicals, if you are using microfiber to cleanwindows its best to use one damp to clean the surface first then squeegee off moisture, then use a second microfiber glass cloth dry to polish off for a streak free finish.
would take to long.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on February 14, 2014, 11:22:08 pm
Not at all and this is only a suggestion for guys who want to use microfiber for cleaning windows, as most will be using trad or wfp anyway.
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: PoleKing on February 14, 2014, 11:31:16 pm
+1 Tadgh. Works well on a pub with Georgians I do...
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Klean07 on February 15, 2014, 11:39:06 am
Hi Guys, we receive excellent feedback from window cleaners who use our little waffle microfiber glass cloths, available in 40x40x370gsm @ €3.66 each  and 38x45x370gsm @ €3.96 each  for a streak free, smear free, and lint free finish.  we also have new stock of HPD (high performance detailing) microfiber cloths  available in 19"x19"x190gsm these are the highest quality microfiber detailing cloths available anywhere on the market today, excellent for detailing interior glass,mirrors,crystal,etc surfaces.  guaranteed no other cloth will come close for optimal results to these cloths for detailing interior glass surfaces @ €7 each.
Just clicked on your website but apparently its still under construction!
Title: Re: Best polishing cloths?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on February 15, 2014, 01:44:21 pm
Our site will be back up in a few weeks, if you email to info@jskcleaning.ie i will forward on all the details or send me your contact no and i will give you a call.     Regards  Tadgh