Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: ben M on April 28, 2014, 09:37:24 pm
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I have done a big house 6 months ago, there were some black stains on the white upvc gutters, i couldn't remove them with virosol and hot water! back today,even worse,most of the gutters have black stains now :( Any idea what could mark the gutters like that? sorry no pic, too high. what can i use whithout a ladder to clean them?
Many thanks
Ben
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How did you apply virosol ?
Darran
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Is it the gutters or the fascia boards?
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How did you apply virosol ?
Darran
on the brush
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Is it the gutters or the fascia boards?
gutters
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When are you looking at re doing them? as i am making something this week.
It will be quick release for a gardiner pole.
Its being designed for this very thing ;)
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When are you looking at re doing them? as i am making something this week.
It will be quick release for a gardiner pole.
Its being designed for this very thing ;)
still don't know why i have black stains on the gutters and how to clean them?
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Usually a sign of overflowing gutters bud.
I am making my thing this week. You can always try it :)
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Usually a sign of overflowing gutters bud.
I am making my thing this week. You can always try it :)
what are you making?
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Wipe with a mild hydrochloric acid solution and rinse. If unsure try a limescale remover (Harpic will do straight on to a rag), as I said, rinse early and well.
Wear PPE either way.
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It's like a pad system. You will be able to add solvents
And scrub.
It's quite easy but it's a clever idea :)
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It's like a pad system. You will be able to add solvents
And scrub.
It's quite easy but it's a clever idea :)
which solvent? :)
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0046QFTTG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1398754887&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
Used this for around 7 years now.
I have found it to be excellent.
Cheaper elsewhere by maybe a £1. But amazon is cheap on postage.
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Bad reviews are on ignorant people who think it will change yellow plastic to white ;)
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0046QFTTG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1398754887&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
Used this for around 7 years now.
I have found it to be excellent.
Cheaper elsewhere by maybe a £1. But amazon is cheap on postage.
how do you use it?
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Several ways mainly neat on a
Cloth.
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I've used that one and found it o.k.
But screwfix do one called no nonsense found that better spray and rub in with cheap microfibres.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-upvc-cleaner/86575
Did an inside connie roof and window frames was just as good as cream upvc cleaner and alot quicker.
Lee
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If your getting up close and personal
The starbrite caravan black mark remover can not be beaten, spray on wipe off
If you want to reach black marks on high stuff, then use g101 at 20% strength through a back pack absolutely brill
Darran
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Several ways mainly neat on a
Cloth.
A waffle cloth?
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Have a look at the roof tiles and you may find these are made from a type of black compressed substance (sorry not technical when it comes to roof tiles) have a few on my round and due to constant run off from these black roof tiles the upvc are stained for life and nothing will get them clean ... when I quote now always tell em if its green it will come off no issues but cant guarantee end result with black stains ... never had a problem
good luck !! :)
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Have a look at the roof tiles and you may find these are made from a type of black compressed substance (sorry not technical when it comes to roof tiles) have a few on my round and due to constant run off from these black roof tiles the upvc are stained for life and nothing will get them clean ... when I quote now always tell em if its green it will come off no issues but cant guarantee end result with black stains ... never had a problem
good luck !! :)
Thanks Ian, it is what i thought, it is coming from the tiles!
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Have a look at the roof tiles and you may find these are made from a type of black compressed substance (sorry not technical when it comes to roof tiles) have a few on my round and due to constant run off from these black roof tiles the upvc are stained for life and nothing will get them clean ... when I quote now always tell em if its green it will come off no issues but cant guarantee end result with black stains ... never had a problem
good luck !! :)
Thanks Ian, it is what i thought, it is coming from the tiles!
Where else could it have come from? ;D
This will usually still clean as per my earlier reply.
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I have done a big house 6 months ago, there were some black stains on the white upvc gutters, i couldn't remove them with virosol and hot water! back today,even worse,most of the gutters have black stains now :( Any idea what could mark the gutters like that? sorry no pic, too high. what can i use whithout a ladder to clean them?
Many thanks
Ben
Hi Ben
Go on Ebay and look for a product called the "pink stuff" it will take those black marks off with ease and also revives dull cills to a new look you have to apply it with a rag though and rinse straight away with water..hope this helps :)