[Davie T]

Is Pure Water a problem to the coating of self cleaning glass ?
Thanks

[Ian101]

in a nutshell ..... NO

[George P]

we clean a conny roof with self cleaning glass every month so i hope not not seen any probs yet,

[Davie T]

Thanks for replies.
I didn't think it was either however the customer has been advised by a third party that it was harmful, so I thought, better be safe than sorry !

[alanwilson]

self cleaning glass is normally a coating of titanium dioxide (TiO2) - photocatalysis (breaking down of dirt using sunlight) and hydrophilicity (where the contact angle of water to glass is greater than 160degrees, allowing the water to run off taking the broken up dirt with it)

titania (titanium dioxide) is almost completely inert and will not react with deionised water.

self cleaning glass can be made with a polymer coating which can be cleaned off with di water but none of th major manufacturers actually use this method.

[Llaaww]

I always tell punters with self cleaning glass that it means they will have to clean it themselves.

[pristine window cl]

self cleaning glass is fantastic marketing BULLpoop!
how come every time i hear of it,

     I HAVE TO CLEAN IT!
   


 

[rscleaningservices]

I wouldnt thought pure water would harm the glass as we have alot or rain and thats near on pure isnt it !!!!!!!!mmmmmmmmm

[G Griffin]

self cleaning glass is fantastic marketing BULLpoop!
how come every time i hear of it,

     I HAVE TO CLEAN IT!
   


 

Why? 'Self cleaning' is just a name for it. It doesn't mean it cleans itself, it just stays cleaner.
Don't buy any Sealskinz, then  .

[AS Window Cleaning]

one of my new customers checked with supplier. they confirmed pure water is fine, but shouldn't use soap or chemicals.

[tacky]

i think they call it less maintainance glass

[pristine window cl]

its not called "stays cleaner longer glass" is it

[Jeff Brimble]

or... "low maintenance " glass

[G Griffin]

its not called "stays cleaner longer glass" is it

No, and I didn't say it was. Like Sealskinz are not made out of seals or the singer Seal.
It's just a name......eyes roll.

[jon s]

its not called "stays cleaner longer glass" is it

No, and I didn't say it was. Like Sealskinz are not made out of seals or the singer Seal.
It's just a name......eyes roll.

hehe

[pristine window cl]

so, the fact that it is called "self cleaning" has no relevance then Mr Griffin,
nothing to do with clever marketing then?   

[G Griffin]

It's not as relevant as some think.
And it probably is clever marketing  .

[Londoner]

Actually, the way it gets sold to some customers, i would say its closer to dodgy marketing. I went to quote a house where they had just had a conservatory built and she said "you won't need to include that its self cleaning"  I said nothing.

[pristine window cl]

Vince that is exactly what i mean.im not trying 2b cocky