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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Moderator David@stives on May 18, 2007, 04:19:31 pm

Title: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: Moderator David@stives on May 18, 2007, 04:19:31 pm

I have a building to clean that is covered in algae etc and i am going to attempt to clean it with my wfp, Its too high for pressure washing.

Does anyone know a product which will assist getting the muck off ?

Thanks

Dave

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: Majestic on May 18, 2007, 04:47:28 pm

How high is it , as Omnipole do a attachment for there powerpole that can reach up to 30ft

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: Moderator David@stives on May 18, 2007, 05:25:09 pm

its about 45 feet

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: Jason Atwell on May 18, 2007, 08:02:50 pm

www.simplygone.com

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: Majestic on May 18, 2007, 11:51:14 pm

Its not cheap

Product:  Simple Gone (1ltr)   
Quantity:  1 
Unit Cost:  £11.92   
Subtotal:  £11.92   
Delivery:  £9.00   

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Delivery VAT:  £1.58   
Goods VAT:  £2.09   

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TOTAL:  £24.58 


Product:  Simply Gone (5ltr)   
Quantity:  1 
Unit Cost:  £38.30   
Subtotal:  £38.30   
Delivery:  £9.00   

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Delivery VAT:  £1.58   
Goods VAT:  £6.70   

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TOTAL:  £55.58 

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: gary evans on May 19, 2007, 05:52:21 am

Dave

We did a roof clean recently, the tiles, a smooth modern version of slate, but used a cherry picker & wfp.

Using 18ft fb/glass pole  & tfr it came up immaculate.

Gary

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: Londoner on May 19, 2007, 06:08:13 am

Don't use your best brush !

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: gary evans on May 19, 2007, 07:58:10 am

Used salmon ones similar to gaz h20 but stiff bristles

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: Jason Atwell on May 19, 2007, 12:06:38 pm

Quote from: John Garnett on May 18, 2007, 11:51:14 pm

Its not cheap

Product:  Simple Gone (1ltr)   
Quantity:  1 
Unit Cost:  £11.92   
Subtotal:  £11.92   
Delivery:  £9.00   

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Delivery VAT:  £1.58   
Goods VAT:  £2.09   

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
TOTAL:  £24.58 


Product:  Simply Gone (5ltr)   
Quantity:  1 
Unit Cost:  £38.30   
Subtotal:  £38.30   
Delivery:  £9.00   

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Delivery VAT:  £1.58   
Goods VAT:  £6.70   

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
TOTAL:  £55.58 

JOHN,
these boys can afford this down south!

Title: Re: cleaning algae off masonry
Post by: misterrartois on May 19, 2007, 12:30:44 pm

ive used simply gone and the like in the past and found it completely useless. >:(