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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: S_RICHARDSON on March 24, 2007, 05:36:59 pm

Title: ladders
Post by: S_RICHARDSON on March 24, 2007, 05:36:59 pm

hi just got a new set of ladders but as they are new they seem to be coated in a sort of grease that causes them to be very slippery and  my hands are black after i've finished because the grease and alluminium. Have youhad this before, what can I do to remove it?



Thanks In Advance!


Shaun R :)

Title: Re: ladders
Post by: dave0123 on March 24, 2007, 05:38:59 pm

ohh yes! thats quite anoying.

I use soapy water to get that off and a sponge removes most if it then hose it off. might have to do it twice tho


Dave.

Title: Re: ladders
Post by: S_RICHARDSON on March 24, 2007, 05:42:56 pm

cheers dave i'll give it a go!


shaun r.

Title: Re: ladders
Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on March 24, 2007, 07:02:27 pm

I'm pretty sure that all alloy ladders go that way, I think it's the aluminum being oxidized. So even if you wash them give it a few weeks and they will be greasy again.

Simon

Title: Re: ladders
Post by: davey c on March 24, 2007, 07:14:46 pm

I had the same problem. I took them to the local garage car jet  wash and cleaned it off with no problems ;D

Title: Re: ladders
Post by: Blackbushe Windows on March 25, 2007, 05:20:15 pm

Thorough clean with soapy water. Don't forget inside the end of the rungs as these are often particularly greasy, and our fingers get in there too!!


Regards
Peter

Title: Re: ladders
Post by: S_RICHARDSON on March 26, 2007, 10:37:48 am

Cheers Lads! Worked a Treat!



Shaun R.