[Richy essex]

I know this has been talked about lately but I have noticed on a couple of windows on same house today that they have a couple of scratches they're like inch by inch like patches like almost spirograph design lol I havnt noticed them before now could I have caused them or is this virtualy impossible I am trad use red and White pulex tiger aplicator and brass ettore with clips I don't use a scraper either I am doubtfull iv dne this bt am asking incase it gets mentioned in future I'm sure iv seen it b4 on another house I do which has got me concerned ta

[VSP Home Care]

I can't think of any way you'd be making marks like that mate, I take it it's just the one house on your round and you've checked your applicator for stray Diamonds 

[steve rix]

The marks sound like they were made by a decorator using a flap-wheel, almost imposssible to scrotch glass doing trad

[Richy essex]

 I have got a similar thing on another house yes.! could it b the side where the Velcro does up or is exposed sometimes that could be doing it? Should you avoid using that side of the mop? sorry for the stupid questions but it has concerned me enough to ask I have only done this house about four times and know that the guy used to clean them himself so know he could of caused it with a ring or something perhaps?

[DeLuce]

 are they very wide ? or would you say 1-2cm wide and 1 to 2'' long?

[VSP Home Care]

Like the others have said, there's almost no chance you've done that mate, especially if there's a symmetrical pattern.

Possibly he might have used one of those magnetic things you seen on stupid adverts at 3am, that combined with something mega tough stuck in one side.  Either that or this is some kind of treated glass that marks super easy... is it the "self cleaning glass" perhaps?  

[DeLuce]

Sorry, that was a rubbish Q of mine, you said inch by inch. The reason I ask is because there's an insect that leaves spiral shaped marks on glass and they can be difficult to remove, but they tend to be elongated....no joke

[Richy essex]

I had to read that post a couple of times lol I'm not entirely sure now I'm not there I tried not to stare to much as they were home but it was ground floor and staring right at me I don't think they were self cleaning it was like almost like a hazy patch of scratches about inch by inch in size am I way off in regards to the fastening strip on my mop causing it then I was gona try it on my home window tomo I was just concerned that I'd done it with that bit or the end scrubbing pad that I asumed you could scrub and scrub with safely and not cause scratches

[steve rix]

Richy there is NO WAY a clean T-bar and mop will scratch glass.

[KS Cleaning]

If your applicator has a scourer on the end of it don't use the scourer part with too much pressure,the end of the T bar can pierce the sleeve and come into contact with the glass.

[steve rix]

If your applicator has a scourer on the end of it don't use the scourer part with too much pressure,the end of the T bar can pierce the sleeve and come into contact with the glass.

Yes but these have plastic caps on them, still wont scratch glass

[KS Cleaning]

If your applicator has a scourer on the end of it don't use the scourer part with too much pressure,the end of the T bar can pierce the sleeve and come into contact with the glass.

Yes but these have plastic caps on them, still wont scratch glass

Didn't know if the pulex sleeve had a scourer or not at the end which is why I said 'IF'.I use the Unger sleeves and they have a scourer,I suppose it encourages you to try to remove stubborn marks by scrubbing with the end of the applicator....A big no no!

[Richy essex]

Yes the pulex sleeve does have a scourer on the end as in the very end / edge  which I have done I have scrubbed with the end of my applicator I asumed that's why it had it  on their so i'm thinking it's possible I could have done it I do that all the time bt won't any more oooops!!

[AS Window Cleaning]

man, what's the point of having the scourer on there if not to scrub! I hadn't realised that either, explains a mark or 2 I've noticed! whoops!

[dazmond]

use the scrubber on the end of t mop sleeves!thats what they are there for!!that in itself will not scratch glass!!if there is grit in the muck your cleaning off then that could scratch but i doubt it.

i regularly use edge of brush to remove stubborn bird muck and never scratched glass although ill be ordering some of the new gardiners scrapers soon.always make sure the glass is wet when using scrapers.

[sean84]

man, what's the point of having the scourer on there if not to scrub! I hadn't realised that either, explains a mark or 2 I've noticed! whoops!

Surely it can't be from the scourer on the sleeve. They wouldn't be on there if they could scratch the glass?!

[KS Cleaning]

The scourer itself used properly won't scratch the glass,the problem is if there is a stubborn mark and you rub like mad it will scratch the window, whether it be the scourer or the end of the t bar pressing too hard on the sleeve.

[sean84]

The scourer itself used properly won't scratch the glass,the problem is if there is a stubborn mark and you rub like mad it will scratch the window, whether it be the scourer or the end of the t bar pressing too hard on the sleeve.

Yeah see what you mean. So the correct way if there was a stubborn mark would be to lightly use the scourer, then clean window with applicator and squeegee off. If the mark is still present, repeat again?

[KS Cleaning]

If it's baked on,be quicker soaking leaving for a minute then using a scraper.I just use the scourer(lightly) for the fresh stuff

[Richy essex]

I defo won't be using the end again Im pretty sure that's what's done it the thing is how do u define light lol if there the slightist chance I'm nt gna do it anymore ! Trouble is I use the ends alot when doing small panes etc so will have to buy a smaller one for future hopefully I don't have to replace any glass if they notice I'm still going to try on my home windows bt gta do it when my housemate isn't around cos he won't be to happy if it does thanx for all your help and comments ta