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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mike George on July 11, 2006, 05:49:56 pm

Title: Fairy?
Post by: Mike George on July 11, 2006, 05:49:56 pm
I notice several people use Fairy for trad cleaning.

I use GG4 and I'm happy with it, but if I can use something that doesn't need to be delivered it would be better.

My question is, is there some reason for using Fairy or would any washing up liquid do the job?
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: Trevor Knight on July 11, 2006, 06:06:30 pm
Hi Mike,

I have always used Fairy as it has a good consistency and is readily available.

Have never had any problems with smears etc... and always leaves a good finish.

Best wishes,

Trev
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: scrimit2 on July 11, 2006, 06:08:59 pm
I use fairy (liquid), and im happy with that, but i did use a cheaper but named liquid, which also worked well, but I had put more of it in, so although was cheaper to buy than fairy, all in all it cost the same.
I would not recomend the real cheap stuff.
I also put some Unger gel on the mop in the morning I think this helps.
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: Cleaner Windows on July 11, 2006, 06:59:42 pm
I use fairy too and have done for about 6 years or so. ive always found it good to use but people have been telling me its for beginners and to use other professional wc liquids for a better result. i'm yet to try any others but will do next week..just to see!!
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: macc on July 11, 2006, 07:07:33 pm
I always used "Fairy" when i was trade & still do if i do insides, no probs.

The only complaint was dermititus now & again, bit of cream & sorted.

Macc
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: Sir Squeaky on July 11, 2006, 07:23:20 pm
Fairy (or similar) for me too.

Plenty of slip and plenty of suds. Lovely. :D
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: Clear Vision on July 11, 2006, 07:29:44 pm
I always used "Fairy" when i was trade & still do if i do insides, no probs.

The only complaint was dermititus now & again, bit of cream & sorted.

Macc

I'm glad you posted that reply. I have a really bad problem with my right hand. My skin peels off and I come out in a red rash on my thumb. I hardly have any skin left on the hand. Been to the doctors several times and they are useless, so I went to see a specialist in aberdeen. (a privat meeting) He said I have rubber dermititus. So I try to avoid all contact with rubber but the broblem is still there :'( He said to use double base gell and wear cotton gloves and it should clear up. But I cant wear them as my hands are constantly getting wet :'( What cream did you use?

P.S back to the subject, I use gg3 and cant see past it! expensive though!

Clear Vision
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: jamse on July 11, 2006, 07:49:03 pm
GG4 you cant beat it.I ran out recently and had to use fairy while waiting for the order.Horrible stuff!!
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: Mike George on July 11, 2006, 07:51:53 pm
OK thanks. I have to get GG4 mail order and it's not easy getting stuff delivered when you live on a boat.

I experimented with Tesco liquid today and I like the way it gets more sudsy than GG4 or Squeegee Off - makes it easier to see where I've been. I'll get some Fairy tomorrow and try that.

I had a bit of a problem with my skin cracking when I first started but not now, so I'll keep an eye on it.
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: matt on July 11, 2006, 08:12:50 pm
GG3 for me, used with pure water

great stuff
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: macc on July 11, 2006, 08:14:44 pm
Hi Clear Vision.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I used "eumovate". Its for eczema & dermatitis, its a cream, £5.49 over the counter at the chemist.

It work a treat for me, eases the burning tight feeling straight away.  ;D
Hope it helps.  ;)

Macc
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: macc on July 11, 2006, 08:16:52 pm
Sorry, part of the first line is top right hand side  ???
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: brett walker on July 11, 2006, 09:23:57 pm
gg3 with pure water  8)




brett
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: dougster on July 11, 2006, 09:46:28 pm
a squirt of gg3 and fairy
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: Clear Vision on July 11, 2006, 10:08:53 pm
Hi Clear Vision.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I used "eumovate". Its for eczema & dermatitis, its a cream, £5.49 over the counter at the chemist.

It work a treat for me, eases the burning tight feeling straight away.  ;D
Hope it helps.  ;)

Macc



Thanks macc.

Will give it a try!
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: gaza on July 11, 2006, 10:32:31 pm
PURE WATER annd squeezy off brill stuff were do you get it from [carnnt have you all as clever as me]  ;D

 gaza
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: JohnL on July 11, 2006, 10:41:38 pm
Fairy gives me dermatitus - always has so I use Morning Fresh which needs a bit more but who cares if it stops the skin falling off   :)


JohnL
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: pjulk on July 11, 2006, 11:15:47 pm
Same as Gaza pure water and squeegie off.

Paul
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: master cleaner on July 11, 2006, 11:24:15 pm
ive tried gg3 and gg4 couldnt get the slip factor with them i have used fairy for 12 years

what is this squeegee off like does it slide ok i have seen it for sale in focus

gary
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: gaza on July 11, 2006, 11:38:09 pm
focus the games up,BQ

GAZA
Title: Re: Fairy?
Post by: Londoner on July 12, 2006, 06:27:43 pm
Squeegie off and pure water. Never been better results but not as slippery as I would have liked. Rubber can stick sometimes.

The secret is you just put a tiny drop of sqeegiee off in the water.