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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: MWC on January 02, 2013, 11:38:23 pm

Title: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: MWC on January 02, 2013, 11:38:23 pm
I had a customer ask today could I powerwash some areas but not make them look brand new.

She's live in an old stone house and likes to keep the idea of it looking weathered but doesn't want the slippery moss. Also has some staining where water has run down the sides past the gutters.

Any ideas as to what I can recommend to remove the moss and staining but keeping the patina effect?
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Blast Away on January 02, 2013, 11:41:17 pm
This will do the trick!

(http://www.aboutgermanproducts.com/pics/karcher-k293-pressure-washer.jpg)
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: MWC on January 02, 2013, 11:47:03 pm
Lol, is that the 70bar version
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Blast Away on January 03, 2013, 08:41:51 am
Dunno mate, think there's more psi in me having a wee.
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: chris scott on January 03, 2013, 05:57:24 pm
I have a product that i use for soft washing of listed buildings. Mix at 50:1 spray and walk away. Covers about 4/5 sqm per litre of mix depending on porosity of substrate . Algae and moss die within 12 hours and the cleaning takes place at is own rate over 3/4 months by the wind and rain...very gentle but also very effective.
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: MWC on January 03, 2013, 06:19:52 pm
I have a product that i use for soft washing of listed buildings. Mix at 50:1 spray and walk away. Covers about 4/5 sqm per litre of mix depending on porosity of substrate . Algae and moss die within 12 hours and the cleaning takes place at is own rate over 3/4 months by the wind and rain...very gentle but also very effective.

That's sounds like what I'm asking. Its not a listed building (don't think) but I has similar properties.

What is this stuff, bought from?
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: chris scott on January 03, 2013, 06:23:49 pm
I can send you some if you like  £20 per litre plus post maybe a about £ 5 .That or you can collect
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: BDCS on January 03, 2013, 10:13:45 pm
Kleeneze strikes again  ;D
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Blast Away on January 03, 2013, 11:01:40 pm
(http://i45.tinypic.com/b7b5ua.jpg)


 ;D ;D ;D

 ;)
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: MWC on January 03, 2013, 11:06:09 pm
Yeah not going to happen at £20 per ltr, dont even know what the stuff is.

Also based in N.Ireland so collect is near impossible.

Whats the kleeneze gag?
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: chris scott on January 04, 2013, 08:07:12 am
£20 per litre   . mix at 50:1 with water (very cheap) . Spray at 5m per litre. £20 =250sqm.  Spray and walk away
How do you propose to do it if £20 is too expensive?

Smartarseal /Kleeneazeeeeee value for money! ;D
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: johnny bravo on January 04, 2013, 04:42:01 pm
take no notice of them chris,  liverpool, lancashire , next stop  Manchester
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: chris scott on January 04, 2013, 05:52:37 pm
I don't care! I have tried and tested products that make my life easy.The man had a criteria to be met ..i gave him a solution (literally!) to his problem. The cost was £20....it was too expensive !
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: MWC on January 04, 2013, 06:02:25 pm
£20 is not too expensive but I'm not prepared to pay out for a product that just you alone says it works.

Then a kleeneze gag is thrown in, which in my mind cast doubt, especially when someone like Blastaway (Lee I think) is saying it. Having met Blastaway and read his posts, i would be trusting his views first.
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: chris scott on January 04, 2013, 06:17:43 pm
No problem ...no offence taken .Reading through the above posts i can see Lee has offered you some sound advice on products . Even offering advice on choice of equipment .;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: johnny bravo on January 04, 2013, 06:34:19 pm
mwc,   chris is only trying to help you out with his experience gained through his work,kleeneze and smartseal are just   dealers in exterior cleaning sources.   like ronseal , etc.,  these are companys that offer these cleaning solutions. you must have similar companys in ireland  offering similar products saving on postage etc.
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Blast Away on January 04, 2013, 06:35:05 pm
£20 is not too expensive but I'm not prepared to pay out for a product that just you alone says it works.

Then a kleeneze gag is thrown in, which in my mind cast doubt, especially when someone like Blastaway (Lee I think) is saying it. Having met Blastaway and read his posts, i would be trusting his views first.

Have we met?

I'm sure the chems Chris is offering work mate.
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Great Outdoors on January 04, 2013, 06:35:44 pm
Chris,
Interested in your post ref chem but cant seem to find it on your site, can you provide more details data sheet etc probably best via email thks Mike
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: chris scott on January 04, 2013, 06:43:38 pm
Mike do you have an email address.?
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Great Outdoors on January 04, 2013, 06:46:19 pm
Should be on my profile ? Mike@greatoutdoorsandin.co.uk
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Blast Away on January 04, 2013, 06:54:40 pm
Should be on my profile ? Mike@greatoutdoorsandin.co.uk

It's set to 'hidden'. Welcome back Mike.
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Great Outdoors on January 04, 2013, 06:59:26 pm
Hi Ya   :P

 Looking at the 'posts'.....  I think it may be a short stay  ;D ;D

Sorry just saw your latest post.... rest my case  ;D
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Roger Oakley on January 04, 2013, 07:27:14 pm

 Looking at the 'posts'.....  I think it may be a short stay  ;D ;D


Mike, why oh why  ;)
Just hang around as a "lurker" we can always learn how the pro's are doing it these days  ;D
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: MWC on January 04, 2013, 08:03:36 pm
£20 is not too expensive but I'm not prepared to pay out for a product that just you alone says it works.

Then a kleeneze gag is thrown in, which in my mind cast doubt, especially when someone like Blastaway (Lee I think) is saying it. Having met Blastaway and read his posts, i would be trusting his views first.

Have we met?

I'm sure the chems Chris is offering work mate.

Bought the Brodex pole off you, met you at M6 services before I mover over to N.Ireland.

I've nothing against any advice being given but someone saying I have something for £20 and I have no idea if it will work or any other reviews to read, I'm not just going to try it on a whim.

I could put yellow snow in a cup and tell you its lemon flavor slushpuppie.
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Great Outdoors on January 04, 2013, 09:36:29 pm



Just hang around as a "lurker" we can always learn how the pro's are doing it these days  ;D

 :D :D
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: Blast Away on January 04, 2013, 10:52:07 pm
£20 is not too expensive but I'm not prepared to pay out for a product that just you alone says it works.

Then a kleeneze gag is thrown in, which in my mind cast doubt, especially when someone like Blastaway (Lee I think) is saying it. Having met Blastaway and read his posts, i would be trusting his views first.

Have we met?

I'm sure the chems Chris is offering work mate.

Bought the Brodex pole off you, met you at M6 services before I mover over to N.Ireland.

I've nothing against any advice being given but someone saying I have something for £20 and I have no idea if it will work or any other reviews to read, I'm not just going to try it on a whim.

I could put yellow snow in a cup and tell you its lemon flavor slushpuppie.

Arrrhhh alright fella, yep remember you. How's it going then over there?  :)
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: chris scott on January 04, 2013, 11:15:55 pm
MWC send me your address i'll send you some...free of charge. All i ask is you phone me first for how to apply.How much do you need?
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: MWC on January 07, 2013, 12:32:36 am
MWC send me your address i'll send you some...free of charge. All i ask is you phone me first for how to apply.How much do you need?

Have you got a mobile number? I'm working at this property tomorrow so will see what the lady wants to do. I've no probs with the price as long as the products works, hence if you offering a sample for her to try, that would be good. What I want to avoid is buying a product and selling it to a customer and it lets me down.
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: chris scott on January 07, 2013, 07:53:58 am
tel 07973216502
Title: Re: Advice needed please - Pressure Washing
Post by: clarkson on January 09, 2013, 03:34:53 pm
This will do the trick!

(http://www.aboutgermanproducts.com/pics/karcher-k293-pressure-washer.jpg)

 ;D that made me laugh lee, have you fixed yours to the trailer and how does it do with your fsc.

Cheers

John