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Moderator David@stives

  • Posts: 8829
cleaning algae off masonry
« on: May 18, 2007, 04:19:31 pm »
I have a building to clean that is covered in algae etc and i am going to attempt to clean it with my wfp, Its too high for pressure washing.

Does anyone know a product which will assist getting the muck off ?

Thanks

Dave
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Majestic

Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2007, 04:47:28 pm »
How high is it , as Omnipole do a attachment for there powerpole that can reach up to 30ft
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Moderator David@stives

  • Posts: 8829
Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2007, 05:25:09 pm »
its about 45 feet
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Jason Atwell

  • Posts: 374
Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2007, 08:02:50 pm »
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Fleetwood Window Cleaning Services

Majestic

Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2007, 11:51:14 pm »
Its not cheap

Product:  Simple Gone (1ltr)   
Quantity:  1 
Unit Cost:  £11.92   
Subtotal:  £11.92   
Delivery:  £9.00   

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Delivery VAT:  £1.58   
Goods VAT:  £2.09   

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TOTAL:  £24.58 


Product:  Simply Gone (5ltr)   
Quantity:  1 
Unit Cost:  £38.30   
Subtotal:  £38.30   
Delivery:  £9.00   

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Delivery VAT:  £1.58   
Goods VAT:  £6.70   

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TOTAL:  £55.58 


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gary evans

  • Posts: 1242
Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2007, 05:52:21 am »
Dave

We did a roof clean recently, the tiles, a smooth modern version of slate, but used a cherry picker & wfp.

Using 18ft fb/glass pole  & tfr it came up immaculate.

Gary
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Londoner

Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2007, 06:08:13 am »
Don't use your best brush !
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gary evans

  • Posts: 1242
Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2007, 07:58:10 am »
Used salmon ones similar to gaz h20 but stiff bristles
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Jason Atwell

  • Posts: 374
Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2007, 12:06:38 pm »
Quote from: John Garnett on May 18, 2007, 11:51:14 pm
Its not cheap

Product:  Simple Gone (1ltr)   
Quantity:  1 
Unit Cost:  £11.92   
Subtotal:  £11.92   
Delivery:  £9.00   

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Delivery VAT:  £1.58   
Goods VAT:  £2.09   

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
TOTAL:  £24.58 


Product:  Simply Gone (5ltr)   
Quantity:  1 
Unit Cost:  £38.30   
Subtotal:  £38.30   
Delivery:  £9.00   

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Delivery VAT:  £1.58   
Goods VAT:  £6.70   

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
TOTAL:  £55.58 




JOHN,
these boys can afford this down south!
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misterrartois

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Re: cleaning algae off masonry
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2007, 12:30:44 pm »
ive used simply gone and the like in the past and found it completely useless. >:(
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