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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: sussex187 on July 18, 2007, 05:30:22 pm

Title: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: sussex187 on July 18, 2007, 05:30:22 pm

im a trad window cleaner who will eventully go to wfp!!
but my question for now is can anyone tell me if i buy a wfp for just cleaning con roofs can i just connect it to mains water{i realise it wont be pure}?also what type of brush best suits cleaning the "ornate" bits with loads of corners etc.
many thanks

Title: Re: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: jeff1 on July 18, 2007, 06:14:28 pm

There are already Telescopic poles available to connect to the mains taps, I keep one just for this reason and at 12' max it does most roofs.

Title: Re: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: NWH on July 18, 2007, 06:18:19 pm

Normal tap water will do the job,get some TFR to apply to the roof first to losen dirt and grime and then leave it for 10-15 mins.Go back and watch it melt off the roof like hot butter.

Title: Re: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: sussex187 on July 18, 2007, 08:33:39 pm

thanks for replys what is tfr? also never seen those telescopic poles know of any online suppliers?

Title: Re: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: jeff1 on July 18, 2007, 09:17:18 pm

Here is one in use, and no I'm not stood on a conservatory roof, I'm on a flat roof next to it and I'm walking on a scaffold plank for extra support.

You can see the hose running over the roof and its connected to the outside tap.

Title: Re: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: Mr.G on July 18, 2007, 09:21:12 pm

http://www.hgpromotions.com/?page=products&cid=6

 I use an Ionics brush for the same purpose but I found I had to filter it (filter connected to the tap) on clear glass roofs, especially on sunny days, cos of spots..

Title: Re: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: jeff1 on July 18, 2007, 09:23:34 pm

Quote from: Mr.G on July 18, 2007, 09:21:12 pm

http://www.hgpromotions.com/?page=products&cid=6

 I use an Ionics brush for the same purpose but I found I had to filter it (filter connected to the tap) on clear glass roofs, especially on sunny days, cos of spots..

I use the pole below for my main work and getting all the crap off, then when its finished I just rinse with pure water, That is my method for glass roofs, but for the plastic ones its just tap water, never a problem with spots.

Title: Re: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: jouk45 on July 18, 2007, 10:37:09 pm

heres a link
http://www.cleaningspot.co.uk/acatalog/Car_wash_kits_and_accessories.html

Title: Re: pole for cleaning conservatory roofs
Post by: kevin @ Ess on July 19, 2007, 12:53:03 pm

focus diy stores are doing an offer for a extendable car was pole and brush, thats connects to the tap.
might be good for cons roofs. - about 10 pounds.

anybody have any good tips and techniques to share, cos i am starting cons. roof cleans soon and havent done one b4.?

thanks. kevin