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Title: I'm On The Pill !!!
Post by: Mack's Window Cleaning on March 05, 2010, 02:34:01 am
Just looking for some advice here chaps...
I am using The Pill by Unger at the moment, but I don't really like them that much :-\. Do any of you recommend these, or do you think there is something better out there?
Thanks in advance ;)
Title: Re: I'm On The Pill !!!
Post by: windowswashed on March 05, 2010, 05:27:48 am
Ettore rubbers are better (so I've heard, apparently) ;D
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Post by: Ian Rochester on March 05, 2010, 05:36:17 am
We use Syr Glimmer, cheap and good slip co-efficient been using it for 7 years now with 6 window cleaners and never had a complaint from them or our customers.  I've tried other more expensive products and they do no different to what glimmer does, some are a LOT worse.

Best thing to do is try a few different ones and see which one you like best, it's all about you and what your preferences are.
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Post by: jonnyald on March 05, 2010, 07:50:08 am
W5 from LIDL  is what i use. has very good slip .
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Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on March 05, 2010, 09:20:32 am
Squeegee off for me. Results will be different for all solutions in different parts of the country because of the hardness of the water.

Simon.
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Post by: s.w.c on March 05, 2010, 09:29:42 am
ive used gg3 with pure water for 3 years and its fine, sometimes add a little white vinegar for dirty jobs. getting the mix right with gg3 is a little trial an error
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Post by: formb on March 05, 2010, 12:07:20 pm
I too used the Unger pill. It is very expensive if you use the correct concentration. I find that very few can match fairy liquid on cleaning power.
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Post by: paul rulton on March 05, 2010, 12:33:11 pm
i used fairy 4just over 19years ;D nothing better than that m8. custys like 2c the bubbles :P
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Post by: Craig Trevain on March 05, 2010, 01:07:18 pm
i used fairy 4just over 19years ;D nothing better than that m8. custys like 2c the bubbles :P




You need to try our new on the shelf yesterday Polarshine for windows not dishes!!
Title: Re: I'm On The Pill !!!
Post by: Mack's Window Cleaning on March 05, 2010, 01:10:55 pm
You know what Hitman, that's exactly what a custy said to me the other day, "how come there's no bubbles?" ??? ???
I told him not to worry about the bubbles, and just look at the beautiful job I had done ;) "Lovely job son," he responded, " 'ere's an extra quid" Lovely jubbly, I'm on the raz tonight!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I think I will try Fairy, and work my way up to a solution I feel happy with, only time will tell.
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Post by: Mack's Window Cleaning on March 05, 2010, 01:12:51 pm
Does your Polarwash leave your hands soft and gentle like mild green Fairy Liquid? :D :D :D ;)
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Post by: paul rulton on March 05, 2010, 01:13:38 pm
i used fairy 4just over 19years ;D nothing better than that m8. custys like 2c the bubbles :P
You need to try our new on the shelf yesterday Polarshine for windows not dishes!!
thing is craig fairy works n works well & its as cheap as chips, & u can get it nearly every where.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Craig Trevain on March 05, 2010, 01:20:16 pm
I to use to use fairy before there were purpose made chems, do you remember persil washing up liquid in the earlt 90's i use to like that!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Murdie window cleaning on March 05, 2010, 01:22:39 pm
W5 from LIDL  is what i use. has very good slip .

I also use this, never had a complaint from anyone  ;)
Title: Re: I'm On The Pill !!!
Post by: paul rulton on March 05, 2010, 01:29:15 pm
I to use to use fairy before there were purpose made chems, do you remember persil washing up liquid in the earlt 90's i use to like that!!!!!!!!!!!!
& ???
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Post by: paul saunders on March 05, 2010, 06:46:20 pm
Does your Polarwash leave your hands soft and gentle like mild green Fairy Liquid? :D :D :D ;)


Mild green fairy liquid ............. you should see what it has done to my leg. >:( >:(
Title: Re: I'm On The Pill !!!
Post by: paul rulton on March 05, 2010, 11:13:38 pm
Does your Polarwash leave your hands soft and gentle like mild green Fairy Liquid? :D :D :D ;)

Mild green fairy liquid ............. you should see what it has done to my leg. >:( >:(
??? dare i ask wot its done 2ur leg ::)? n how u got it on ur leg.....???? ???
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Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 06, 2010, 12:15:57 am
wet leg fr bucket on a belt lol mine too persil washing up liquid
is v/gud
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Post by: paul saunders on March 06, 2010, 12:48:41 am
As Lammy said, wet leg syndrome and the fairy has caused a sore on my leg ........... feels like it's on fire at the moment. :'( :'(
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Post by: paul rulton on March 06, 2010, 12:54:01 am
nice.... not :( never had that myself.... thank god
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Post by: Ian W on March 06, 2010, 07:56:14 am
W5 from LIDL  is what i use. has very good slip .

I also use this, never had a complaint from anyone  ;)

I'll third that.  :) I have also used ecover washing up liquid which is good.
Title: Re: I'm On The Pill !!!
Post by: Sean Dyer on March 06, 2010, 01:42:51 pm
As Lammy said, wet leg syndrome and the fairy has caused a sore on my leg ........... feels like it's on fire at the moment. :'( :'(

i used to get that really bad, try wearing waterproofs in colder / wet weather and in summer use at little water as you can to stop drips , but sometimes like me it just happens its horrible

barrier cream on your leg ie vaseline or something similar could work too
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Post by: paul rulton on March 06, 2010, 03:03:35 pm
u guys must work well quick :o cause ive never had that prob ;D
either that or ur all very messy ;D ;D
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Post by: dazmond on March 06, 2010, 04:30:00 pm
ive used green fairy for 16 years and get a wet leg most days with wearing jeans all the time but it doesnt bother me!never had sores or anything!sounds like you could be allergic to the soap! ;D ;D


or allergic to window cleaning!! ;D ;D

regards

dazmond
Title: Re: I'm On The Pill !!!
Post by: paul saunders on March 06, 2010, 05:40:27 pm
ive used green fairy for 16 years and get a wet leg most days with wearing jeans all the time but it doesnt bother me!never had sores or anything!sounds like you could be allergic to the soap! ;D ;D


or allergic to window cleaning!! ;D ;D

regards

dazmond

Not just window cleaning ........... I have an allergy to any kind of work.  ;D

But you could be right about the fairy.  :'(
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Post by: dai on March 06, 2010, 08:15:33 pm
I bought a box of glass wash detergent from a car boot, this is the stuff they use in pubs for drinking glasses, fantastic stuff.
When I was trad I used to put a dash of dishwasher rinse aid in the bucket, this is brilliant if you use a Wagtail as an all in one tool, no suds and loads of slide on the glass. Absolutely no blow back over the blade on windy days.
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Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on March 06, 2010, 10:46:26 pm
try this out mates does work rinse aid from wilkos £1.70 stick in ya water or add to your wfp tanks gives a good glide and finish its designed to lave less spotting on ya glass