Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Les on August 26, 2009, 08:37:22 pm
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Hi Guys,
I don't do a lot of window cleaning, but have been asked if I can help with the staining on this conservatory roof.
It apparently occured after the loft overflow leaked about a month ago.
I did test a small area with a couple of products with reasonable success, however I thought i'd ask the experts....that's you.....if you've ever dealt with a similar problem and what you used to remove it if succesful. Also I wondered what you would suggest for access to the top of the conservatory roofing as I'm not too happy about using crawling boards.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Les
A couple of photo's which I hope will be of help
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looks like limescale to me..
mdr it (some people use toilet limescale remover) .. however its a glass reflective roof you will invalidate the warranty using any non manufacturers recommended products, so read the manufactures recommended cleaning products guide.
Ask the custy how old the conny is, did they purchase it? how long is the warranty for? and advise why (as above)
You may need to have a waiver signed regarding the warranty - if they didn;t buy it, then the warranty usually doesn;t pass over with the house sale.
Use a conny roof access ladder - you can rent these for about £25 a day for a hire shop.
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I'm sure you're right about it being limescale. The conservatory was already there when they purchased the house.
The customer showed me the manufacturers 'Cleaning Guide' which only said, "Don't use strong Acids, Scourers, Wire Wool or High Strength Cleaning Agents" ....but didn't make any suggestions what TO USE.....very helpful ! :P
Thanks for the tip about the access ladder which I'll checkout.
Les
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I hear people on here saying this'll do it or that'll do it. This stuff WILL do it regardless of how long its been there or how thick it is. I had a similiar job to that what you got there about a year ago from a leaking overflow pipe that had been chugging away for a year. I applied this Kilrock stuff and it was sorted within 60 seconds tops. It IS the bees knees.
(http://www.southdownhardware.co.uk/ProductImages/kilrock1.jpg)
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I hear people on here saying this'll do it or that'll do it. This stuff WILL do it regardless of how long its been there or how thick it is. I had a similiar job to that what you got there about a year ago from a leaking overflow pipe that had been chugging away for a year. I applied this Kilrock stuff and it was sorted within 60 seconds tops. It IS the bees knees.
(http://www.southdownhardware.co.uk/ProductImages/kilrock1.jpg)
where from please ?
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And do you think it's ok to use safely on this reflective glass ?
Les
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i would not touch it, looks haunted to me
is that a figure of a ghost in the second picture
VA
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There wasn't anyone home when I took the pictures, they're on holiday........... :o
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just a quick google search..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0017RO0MY/ref=cm_rdp_product
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I hear people on here saying this'll do it or that'll do it. This stuff WILL do it regardless of how long its been there or how thick it is. I had a similiar job to that what you got there about a year ago from a leaking overflow pipe that had been chugging away for a year. I applied this Kilrock stuff and it was sorted within 60 seconds tops. It IS the bees knees.
(http://www.southdownhardware.co.uk/ProductImages/kilrock1.jpg)
where from please ?
I get it from the local hardware store, its called Lincolns, on Buckland Parade ;D
Maybe someone sells it on t'internet.
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http://www.shop-com.co.uk/Kilrock_Xl_Multi_Purpose_Descaler_400ml-136144271-165194595-p+.xhtml?sourceid=309
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i use to be a plumber for 5 years, and i have never seen a leaking over flow do that to a con roof, have you tried hot water and fairy to break it up,
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http://www.shop-com.co.uk/Kilrock_Xl_Multi_Purpose_Descaler_400ml-136144271-165194595-p+.xhtml?sourceid=309
Thanks ..
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You'll be there a long time with a kettle, kettles gather limescale like nothing on this earth, if hot water was to sort them out then that would be the place to do it.
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soak it with truck cleaner... let it soak until it breaks it down.
scrub with a normal brush... it will shift..
if it doesnt... say sorry i cant get this clean...bye.
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A reply to Daz1977,
I actually thought it was very strange. I expected to see one long mark on the roof and can't quite understand why or how it covered such a large area.
The customer assures me that's what caused it so I have to take his word for it. It some seem to be some sort of limescale though.
Les
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maybe big seagull ;D ;D
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It drips, you can see where it lands, the bare spot and splashes. In the reflection in the glass you can see the overflow pipe is immediately above that bit of the limescale. And in the second picture the offending item is plain as day.
The splashes cause the wide area covered.
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One last question from me,
are you saying that this Kilrock product is safe to use on reflective glass as it does state not to use Acidic products ?
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What states not to use acidic products?
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There wasn't anyone home when I took the pictures, they're on holiday........... :o
So who's that inside the window with a blue shirt on? did they go on holiday and leave the kid behind
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it could be limescale, put it isnt even under the over flow pipe, if you look at the pic, i think its going to be a case of trial and error on this one
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put it isnt even under the over flow pipe, if you look at the pic, error on this one
If you look at th epic, the first one, which has already been stated, then you will see it is exactly beneath the over-flow pipe. Look in the reflection on the glass just to the right of the central bar, towards the bottom of the pane. Thats an over-flow pipe ;D
Its either limescale, which is where my money is or they got bloody big seagulls over there.
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The manufacturers cleaning sheet.
you know how it is, you do these jobs with the best intent but need to make sure they don't bite you on the Ar*@e ;)
les
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Hi everyone,
just returning to an earlier topic.
I decide to take the job on and have attached a photo of the end result.
Whilst appreciating your helpful suggestions, I decided to use a well tried and tested chemical that I knew wouldn't damage the glass or rubber seals on the conservatory, and it's very very cheap........
White Vinegar !! :o
Well it did the job really easily, the customer was very pleased and therefore so was I. ;)
Just mentioning it in case it can be of use to someone else in the future.
Les
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looks great... did you just throw a load of vinegar on and scrub
paul
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Hi Paul,
applied the Vinegar by sprayer, left it for a few minutes, used a floor pad to agitate the solution then rinsed off with clean water, job done !
;)