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Erithwc

Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« on: April 14, 2011, 08:38:08 am »
need to remove lime scale from customers windows tried cillit bang  and its not working is there any thing stronger i can use without damaging the upvc from of glass  ???

thanks Paul

Erith Window Cleaning

Re: lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2011, 08:51:47 am »
Try wet and dry very lightly.

Lee GLS

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Re: lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011, 08:52:26 am »
Viakal always works for me, it's stronger than cilit bang

rosskesava

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Re: lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2011, 09:20:09 am »
Patio cleaner removes all limescale on glass.

Make sure you wear rubber gloves. I usually pour some onto a sponge and wipe over the glass but make sure you don't get any on the floor. Then rinse with plenty of water. It works every time.
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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2011, 10:27:48 am »
Hi there,           i use mineral deposit remover from window cleaning warehouse. It's amazing stuff. Gordon
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mark dew

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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011, 02:26:56 pm »
Which coloured bottle cillit bang? I've only had success with the purple bottle. The bathroom stuff.

Alistair@AWC

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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2011, 02:45:27 pm »
Winsol Crystal Clear 550 - if this stuff doesn't get rid of it, it ain't coming off!

Erithwc

Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2011, 02:05:04 pm »
Is this the right stuff to get i seem to have a different image in my head perhaps it's just new packaging  ???


H S and Son

Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2011, 03:00:21 pm »
Winsol Crystal Clear 550 - if this stuff doesn't get rid of it, it ain't coming off!

Ive just finished a two day job using Winsol on this place



Viakal didnt touch, it nor did B + Q Commercial Limescale remover, nor did this stuff



which is usually pretty damn good.

I found Winsol to be the product of choice in the end, although even that stuff there were still a few windows that didnt come up as well as Id have liked. However saying that I dont know if the deposits were limescale or a mineral deposit of a different nature.

Alistair@AWC

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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2011, 03:04:22 pm »
Matt,

Stings a bit if you forget to wear your gloves  ;D , hope that paid well for you if you have just restored each pane of glass on that place

H S and Son

Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2011, 03:09:42 pm »
I told them it would be 2 days work, they agreed and thats on top of the initial clean they've already paid, I enjoyed spending Wednesday and Thursday there. Thorough and conscientious job in a great location and in general something to show for it.

Yes it does sting btw, takes your skin off your hands too  ;D

Alistair@AWC

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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2011, 03:15:16 pm »
Yeah and don't stick a cloth in your pocket with the stuff on whilst at the top of a ladder, forget its there and wonder why your leg is stinging.  ::)

Still got a scar on my thigh to show for it!

s.w.c

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mikecam

Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2011, 10:36:42 pm »
Limelite from Netto !!

H S and Son

Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2011, 10:37:30 pm »
this stuff works

http://www.homecareessentials.co.uk/acatalog/Professional_Limescale_Remover.html

Thats the B + Q one I used, didnt touch what I was trying to remove.

pure tech

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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2011, 05:57:10 am »
Winsol Crystal Clear 550 - if this stuff doesn't get rid of it, it ain't coming off!

Ive just finished a two day job using Winsol on this place



Viakal didnt touch, it nor did B + Q Commercial Limescale remover, nor did this stuff



which is usually pretty damn good.

I found Winsol to be the product of choice in the end, although even that stuff there were still a few windows that didnt come up as well as Id have liked. However saying that I dont know if the deposits were limescale or a mineral deposit of a different nature.


I have read that this stuff can leave a slight haze on the "tin side" of the glass.
I gather this has not occurred on any of the windows?

H S and Son

Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2011, 09:41:20 am »
No it didnt

Johnny B

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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2011, 09:45:58 am »
I did a house this week that had limescale marks all over its patio doors.

I wiped them over with neat vinegar, then washed the windows as normal.

Came up lovely!

John   
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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2011, 04:20:14 pm »

I've used a product called disclean ( it's used for tidying mortar from brickwork), it's very good but it can discolour certain metal, so be careful and do a test area.

A & J Owen Window Cleaning

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Re: Lime scale removal cillit bang not working
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2011, 05:06:01 pm »
pure de-icer will get rid of it mate.