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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: sunshine windies on July 22, 2014, 08:45:43 pm

Title: Viro-sol
Post by: sunshine windies on July 22, 2014, 08:45:43 pm
Got some virosol delivered today having seen people recommending it on here for cleaning con roofs and f/s/g. On the bottle it doesn't mention using it for that it seems to be mainly for use on engines and pavements etc. just wanted to check I've got the right stuff ?
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: Smudger on July 22, 2014, 09:13:56 pm
Somewhere in the blurb or COSHH sheet it mentions safe to use on rigid plastics and UPVC - does not state window frames and conservatories specifically

HTH

Darran
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: rah on July 22, 2014, 09:24:04 pm
Have a look at Clover.co.uk

Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: Bungle on July 22, 2014, 09:26:56 pm
Got some virosol delivered today having seen people recommending it on here for cleaning con roofs and f/s/g. On the bottle it doesn't mention using it for that it seems to be mainly for use on engines and pavements etc. just wanted to check I've got the right stuff ?

It shifts green stuff. Dilute it though. Not so good on tiger stripes. Magic sponge with diluted Virosol or magic sponge and a cream cleaner will shift the stripes, means going up a ladder sometimes though. Virosol is very good on polycarb conny roofs!
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: sunshine windies on July 22, 2014, 09:52:53 pm
Great thanks in case anyone else is wondering this is helpful

http://www.cloverchem.co.uk/uk/products/eng_virosol_uk.htm

Says it's not hazardous or classified and is biodegradable so I guess it's not going to do any damage to com roofs or f/s/g
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: DeLuce on July 22, 2014, 09:59:20 pm
Yeah, it's good stuff. You can apply it neat straight onto your brush then apply to surfaces to be cleaned or dilute and use in a sprayer. Upto you and whatever you think would be best for the job in hand. Not a nasty substance to deal with either.
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: sunshine windies on July 22, 2014, 10:05:19 pm
If I apply it straight to the brush then clean roofs fascias etc. is it best to use a different brush for the windows straight after or doesn't it matter?
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: DeLuce on July 22, 2014, 10:14:07 pm
Some say it would be good to use a different brush. But if you are applying and scrubbing then rinsing, after a good rinse off then brush is ready to use on glass for final wash. I've experimented with this and had no problem using the same brush. If I was doing a conny roof only,for example, I would swap my brush to do the rest of sides and glass. But if it's a full conny job, and sides need virosol , I just keep going with same brush. As long as you've given it a good rinsing it should be ok.  :D
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: JSMC on July 22, 2014, 10:22:11 pm
Got some virosol delivered today having seen people recommending it on here for cleaning con roofs and f/s/g. On the bottle it doesn't mention using it for that it seems to be mainly for use on engines and pavements etc. just wanted to check I've got the right stuff ?

It shifts green stuff. Dilute it though. Not so good on tiger stripes. Magic sponge with diluted Virosol or magic sponge and a cream cleaner will shift the stripes, means going up a ladder sometimes though. Virosol is very good on polycarb conny roofs!

tiger stripes ???
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: PoleKing on July 22, 2014, 11:16:01 pm
Got some virosol delivered today having seen people recommending it on here for cleaning con roofs and f/s/g. On the bottle it doesn't mention using it for that it seems to be mainly for use on engines and pavements etc. just wanted to check I've got the right stuff ?

It shifts green stuff. Dilute it though. Not so good on tiger stripes. Magic sponge with diluted Virosol or magic sponge and a cream cleaner will shift the stripes, means going up a ladder sometimes though. Virosol is very good on polycarb conny roofs!

tiger stripes ???

That's right, that's right, that's right...
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: Bungle on July 22, 2014, 11:27:25 pm
Got some virosol delivered today having seen people recommending it on here for cleaning con roofs and f/s/g. On the bottle it doesn't mention using it for that it seems to be mainly for use on engines and pavements etc. just wanted to check I've got the right stuff ?

It shifts green stuff. Dilute it though. Not so good on tiger stripes. Magic sponge with diluted Virosol or magic sponge and a cream cleaner will shift the stripes, means going up a ladder sometimes though. Virosol is very good on polycarb conny roofs!

tiger stripes ???

Grey dirty lines that are hard to shift.
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: dazmond on July 23, 2014, 08:07:42 am
be careful with it though.itll irritate your eyes and skin.wear gloves and sunglasses.its easy for it to spray back into your eyes with the slightest wind if spraying with a pressure sprayer on a roof etc.
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: dazmond on July 23, 2014, 08:11:57 am
Got some virosol delivered today having seen people recommending it on here for cleaning con roofs and f/s/g. On the bottle it doesn't mention using it for that it seems to be mainly for use on engines and pavements etc. just wanted to check I've got the right stuff ?

It shifts green stuff. Dilute it though. Not so good on tiger stripes. Magic sponge with diluted Virosol or magic sponge and a cream cleaner will shift the stripes, means going up a ladder sometimes though. Virosol is very good on polycarb conny roofs!

tiger stripes ???

That's right, that's right, that's right...

 ;D ;D ;D are you g.griffin in disguise?watch you dont end up with tiger feet!occupational hazard!! ;D
Title: Re: Viro-sol
Post by: PoleKing on July 23, 2014, 08:16:51 am
Got some virosol delivered today having seen people recommending it on here for cleaning con roofs and f/s/g. On the bottle it doesn't mention using it for that it seems to be mainly for use on engines and pavements etc. just wanted to check I've got the right stuff ?

It shifts green stuff. Dilute it though. Not so good on tiger stripes. Magic sponge with diluted Virosol or magic sponge and a cream cleaner will shift the stripes, means going up a ladder sometimes though. Virosol is very good on polycarb conny roofs!

tiger stripes ???

That's right, that's right, that's right...

 ;D ;D ;D are you g.griffin in disguise?watch you dont end up with tiger feet!occupational hazard!! ;D

I wish.
Griff is my hero