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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Scrims or microfibre?
« on: July 14, 2009, 09:57:42 am »
Which do you guys prefer?
I used microfibre this week and love them, why did I wait so long to try them out.
 ;D ;D ;D
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

GWCS

Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 10:07:18 am »
none of the above  ;D

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2009, 10:08:40 am »
GWCS what do you use then.
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

GWCS

Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2009, 10:09:53 am »
the surgical towels the US guys use.

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2009, 10:14:02 am »
what are they like (Dr GWCS) lol
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

GWCS

Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2009, 10:18:22 am »
extremely absorbent, non linting and easily washed and dried.

Had them imported from the states.

bad trippy

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2009, 11:04:10 am »
I changed to microfibre a few months back, best thing since sliced bread
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Re: Scrims or microfiber?
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2009, 11:47:09 am »
I use a mix of both, I prefer scrim for detailing but use Microfiber and some spray for small windows or leaded ones. Towelling for sills. When trad I have to have 4 cloths with me at all times. Towelling, 2 scrim (one old one newish) and a microfiber.

paul beckett

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2009, 02:50:33 pm »
the surgical towels the US guys use.

i would love to get these surgical towels how much are they and the best place to get them. rhe americans love them, would love to see what their like.
they are supposebly good at absorbing blood fast so they should be good.
 hope to hear from you soon

kind regards

paul

macmac

Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2009, 06:42:54 pm »
Quality scrim for me. I've recently tested 4 different microfiber cloths & ALL leave a mess on the glass when detailing. Not always apparent 'till the sun shines but when it does it looks bad! Also they don't last long before needing a fresh one. I really wanted them to work for 'cos they're more convenient (softer, easier to handle) but I just don't like them for detailing, better for glass cleaning though if you use the right side.

jonnyald

Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2009, 06:52:49 pm »
i use scrim,  it works well, and really looks the part too -  just looks right hanging on a belt

concept

Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2009, 07:02:46 pm »
chamoix leather anyone?

windowswashed

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2009, 07:04:23 pm »
Large green Unger microfibre cloths

sf

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2009, 08:52:32 pm »
window cleaning warehouse micro fibre

GWCS

Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2009, 08:54:46 pm »
the surgical towels the US guys use.

i would love to get these surgical towels how much are they and the best place to get them. rhe americans love them, would love to see what their like.
they are supposebly good at absorbing blood fast so they should be good.
 hope to hear from you soon

kind regards

paul

emailed a supplier in the states asked if they would ship to the uk.

cost me $100 incl postage for 100 towels. approx £65

chuggers

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2009, 01:38:22 pm »
The blue microfibres are amazing.
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paul beckett

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2009, 01:50:59 pm »
the surgical towels the US guys use.

i would love to get these surgical towels how much are they and the best place to get them. rhe americans love them, would love to see what their like.
they are supposebly good at absorbing blood fast so they should be good.
 hope to hear from you soon

kind regards

paul

emailed a supplier in the states asked if they would ship to the uk.

cost me $100 incl postage for 100 towels. approx £65


how many towels do you use per ( say) ten houses.  i suppose you would use more towels because they absorb better, just guessing thou, deffinately giving it a go, just alot of money if not happy with it, just trying to get as much info as possible.

paul beckett

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Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2009, 01:53:30 pm »
Large green Unger microfibre cloths

try and use the blue unger cloths (heavyduty) they are much better because they absorb more water

kind
regards
paul

GWCS

Re: Scrims or microfibre?
« Reply #18 on: July 15, 2009, 02:55:43 pm »
the surgical towels the US guys use.

i would love to get these surgical towels how much are they and the best place to get them. rhe americans love them, would love to see what their like.
they are supposebly good at absorbing blood fast so they should be good.
 hope to hear from you soon

kind regards

paul

emailed a supplier in the states asked if they would ship to the uk.

cost me $100 incl postage for 100 towels. approx £65


how many towels do you use per ( say) ten houses.  i suppose you would use more towels because they absorb better, just guessing thou, deffinately giving it a go, just alot of money if not happy with it, just trying to get as much info as possible.

Im mainly wfp, but on the few houses i do trad, i only need 2 per house. One to take most of the moisture away or wipe the frames, sills, and the other to ensure any drips are completely wiped and dried.