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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Smudger on January 03, 2010, 05:36:46 pm

Title: removing boiler/soot reside from external wall
Post by: Smudger on January 03, 2010, 05:36:46 pm

Hi Guys,

A client called me as they have had a new boliler installed and the wall that the vent comes from has been covered in a "soot like" substance fromn the oil burner boiler - I did a test with a mild detergent and with a good amount of scrubbing was coming off, but this is quite a large area, any other tips, for a quicker more effective clean, the wall is a yellow stippled render (not painted) and they do not want this damaged unneccesarily.

Any help much appreciated! 

Title: Re: removing boiler/soot reside from external wall
Post by: Roger Oakley on January 03, 2010, 08:15:29 pm

Give Tensid a call they will have the right product for this.
http://www.tensid.com

Title: Re: removing boiler/soot reside from external wall
Post by: Andy Foster on January 03, 2010, 08:58:08 pm

Ultrapac Renovate and steam will do it... low pressure on the steam though!

Title: Re: removing boiler/soot reside from external wall
Post by: The Great One on January 04, 2010, 06:59:24 am

Hi

If it absolutely refuses to come off even with ultrapak you can use a latex paint.

It gets brushed on in the usual way but it sets clear, once dry you peel it off and it will bring the soot off with it, but it is very expensive so qualify with the client and charge accordingly should you need to go that far.

Regards

Martin 8)