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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: frames to panes on February 03, 2008, 08:16:06 am

Title: Algaecide?
Post by: frames to panes on February 03, 2008, 08:16:06 am: Following on from a tfr question - i wonder if we should be using an algae killer instead? I've found my particular tfr to be next to useless for the job and wonder if it's just a degreaser for vehicles rather than a proper cleaner for killing algae. Anyone tried an algaecide?
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: Jonathan Spencer on March 05, 2008, 12:25:08 pm: I have the a problem with Algae on a conservatry roof, well that coupled with the chemical residues belched from a factory.
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: Richy L on March 05, 2008, 03:45:47 pm: Quote from: DJW on February 03, 2008, 08:16:06 am
Following on from a tfr question - i wonder if we should be using an algae killer instead? I've found my particular tfr to be next to useless for the job and wonder if it's just a degreaser for vehicles rather than a proper cleaner for killing algae. Anyone tried an algaecide?

spot on.
The tfr is not going to remove the algae. the algaecide will kill off the spores, killing the algae at the saorce. Im on a job at the moment using tfr and algaecide for cleaning render. TFR is just as effective as water for removing the "green" marks.
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: johnny_h on March 05, 2008, 07:41:36 pm: hopefully in the very near future i will have a cleaning product for sale thats so much better than tfr and when used with an algae inhibitor may keep it away for upto 12 months !! i will post more once i have the go ahead ;D
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: steve m on March 05, 2008, 08:23:38 pm: whats the point of the inhibitor, I want it to grow back so I get paid for cleaning it again. The last thing I'm gonna spend money on is something that will stop me earning from my extras.

I use a product called virosol, made by clover products. Cleans allsorts, and the only problem I have with it is that it foams a lot, so I tend to water it down a bit
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: johnny_h on March 05, 2008, 08:49:05 pm: steve the point is you charge premium prices to keep the thing clean for longer if you want repeat cleans just use tap water
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: Jonathan Spencer on March 06, 2008, 09:23:17 am: Quote from: steve m on March 05, 2008, 08:23:38 pm
whats the point of the inhibitor, I want it to grow back so I get paid for cleaning it again. The last thing I'm gonna spend money on is something that will stop me earning from my extras.

I use a product called virosol, made by clover products. Cleans allsorts, and the only problem I have with it is that it foams a lot, so I tend to water it down a bit

CAn you use Virosol on UPVC?
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: Alistair@AWC on March 06, 2008, 04:47:38 pm: I like the sound of this Algaecide, sounds like a good selling point to get the prices I want for conservatory roof cleans.

Anyone got any ideas on the best one and where I can get it from

Regards

Al
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: steve m on March 06, 2008, 08:33:52 pm: Yes, I use it all the time, as long as you dont let it dry

The best algaecide to use is he weakest I would have thought
Title: Re: Algaecide?
Post by: paulm on March 08, 2008, 02:35:22 pm: try auto glym motorhome and caravan cleaner. used by the caravan trade to remove algae and black streak marks after winter storage of caravans etc., i use it regularly on glass and polycarb conservatory roofs and also vertical sheet cladding. cost is around £5 litre from most car accessory shops.I have tried many products over the years from degreasers to tfr and eventually found this the best solution after stumbling across it when i cleaned my own caravan. :) try it i dont think you'll be dissapointed.