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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 07:31:03 am

Title: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 07:31:03 am: I am at my wits end.....when i wash my scrim i find it creases up if i fold it.Tell me do you guys fold it up as well???
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Window Washers on November 25, 2009, 07:33:58 am: Quote from: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 07:31:03 am
I am at my wits end.....when i wash my scrim i find it creases up if i fold it.Tell me do you guys fold it up as well???

yes fold it up after being on line or rad. just whip it before use seems to get rid of the problem ;)
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 07:37:06 am: LOL.....i didn't think anyone would reply to that.... ;D
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: jonnyald on November 25, 2009, 07:39:04 am: as above, i just whip it up before hanging it on my belt .
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Window Washers on November 25, 2009, 07:46:59 am: Quote from: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 07:37:06 am
LOL.....i didn't think anyone would reply to that.... ;D
is meant to be a window cleaning forum ;D
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Ta-ra on November 25, 2009, 07:50:51 am: Best thing with scrim is to put it on the max heat for washing and when done put in the tumbling dryer till bone dry, shaking once half way through.
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Window Washers on November 25, 2009, 07:59:22 am: Quote from: Freddy on November 25, 2009, 07:50:51 am
Best thing with scrim is to put it on the max heat for washing and when done put in the tumbling dryer till bone dry, shaking once half way through.
I found tumble drying scrims seemed to make them not soak up as well, also killed washer/dryer as it blocked everything up
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: dazmond on November 25, 2009, 08:00:42 am: hardly a major problem!its not a shirt ur gonna wear for sunday best!! ;D ;Dits the fibres that are left on the windows sometimes that are a pain.modern day scrim is poope compared to the irish linen u used to get!
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Ta-ra on November 25, 2009, 08:00:54 am: Yes, in practice it helps if it is slightly damp, but it will get like that after a few houses anyway.
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Ta-ra on November 25, 2009, 08:02:14 am: Try that scrim that's more like hessian, yes it leaves fibres, but it shifts dirt better than trad scrim.
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 08:02:57 am: Just proves my point that a topic can be made out of any old c rap on this forum...still i will still join in with this invaluable advice and terrific humour. ::)
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Ta-ra on November 25, 2009, 08:05:56 am: Are you trying to de-rail this sensible thread?
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 08:07:18 am: yes.... ;D
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: dazmond on November 25, 2009, 08:08:32 am: daniel instead of moaning on here.why dont u go and get a life!put the laptop down and take ur girlfriend out for the day(if u got one).or just do something else instead of sitting at a computer!im going to work!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: jonnyald on November 25, 2009, 08:09:10 am: Quote from: dazmond on November 25, 2009, 08:00:42 am
hardly a major problem!its not a shirt ur gonna wear for sunday best!! ;D ;Dits the fibres that are left on the windows sometimes that are a pain.modern day scrim is poope compared to the irish linen u used to get!

i see theres an online place called GIVANS that sell irish linen by the metre , is that what you used to buy daz ??
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 08:13:06 am: Quote from: dazmond on November 25, 2009, 08:08:32 am
daniel instead of moaning on here.why dont u go and get a life!put the laptop down and take ur girlfriend out for the day(if u got one).or just do something else instead of sitting at a computer!im going to work!! ;D ;D ;D

Mind your own business,if you have one.....
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on November 25, 2009, 08:24:05 am: Everything is creased when washed and dried, thats why my wife irons the scrim ready for the days work. Do you not do this?
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: Ross G on November 25, 2009, 01:23:38 pm: Quote from: windowwashers on November 25, 2009, 07:33:58 am
Quote from: daniel worgan on November 25, 2009, 07:31:03 am
I am at my wits end.....when i wash my scrim i find it creases up if i fold it.Tell me do you guys fold it up as well???

yes fold it up after being on line or rad. just whip it before use seems to get rid of the problem ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbt30UnzRWw

When a problem comes along you must whip it, WHIP IT GOOD
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: krave on November 25, 2009, 01:28:35 pm: I boil wash my scrims, then tumble dry them, then iron them. Putting them on the rad makes them go so stiff the iron still wont make them any good, where as ironing after tumble makes them so good to work with.

Few fibres but just whip them. No creases for me when folded after either!!
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: ryanst1982 on November 25, 2009, 08:30:03 pm: I have found this post helpful. Just goes to show, what you might think is a nonsens post could be helpful to someone
Title: Re: Scrim...a major problem
Post by: daniel worgan on November 27, 2009, 07:27:59 am: Me to Ewan...they all took the bait ;)