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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Cookie on July 02, 2018, 03:42:43 pm

Title: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Cookie on July 02, 2018, 03:42:43 pm

I've been asked to clean this canopy roof, it looks like fibreglass to me...

I'm planning on a strong dose of virosol followed by a good scrub/wash down which usually does the trick on FSG cleans. Do you reckon it'll work OK on this? Or do you recommend something else?

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1530542227_IMG_20180612_113007163_HDR.jpg)

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1530542240_IMG_20180612_115332994.jpg)

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Shrek on July 02, 2018, 04:12:08 pm

Iv done one of those before and just used cold pure - the dirt just rinsed of so easy I was really surprised

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Perfect Windows on July 02, 2018, 04:25:51 pm

I've done those and they've been extremely simple to clean with pure.  I've also done them and had to admit defeat despite every cleaning product I owned.  Nothing inbetween.

Vin

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Shrek on July 02, 2018, 04:50:12 pm

Go back and clean a small patch , see how you get on

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: JackieW on July 02, 2018, 05:14:37 pm

I've had one of those before.
 I tried a small patch before with Virosol and pure water and neither could make a dent in it.
It was dirtier than yours and had a lot of grey coloured lichen on it too.
Told customer I couldn't help.

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Smudger on July 02, 2018, 08:01:24 pm

They are usually a b!tch to clean

we do them now with a hypo solution and pressure washer to rinse down but water fed pole will also be fine just takes a little longer

Darran

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: dazmond on July 02, 2018, 08:29:59 pm

they usually come up ok with just hot pure i find.

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Splash & dash on July 02, 2018, 09:47:07 pm

Not done one but virosol would be my first choise , if not looking good enough ide then try a hypo mix Ime sure that would work unless the plastic has yellowed with age

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Cookie on July 02, 2018, 11:04:07 pm

Thanks guys for all the feedback. If I remember I'll post a picture once I'm done!

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Missing Link on July 05, 2018, 08:14:53 am

If there's an extension roof you can stand on - for easier access to the canopy - stand on it.

Disclaimer:

I'm no health and safety expert.  But that's what i do.   ;D

Title: Re: Been asked to clean this canopy - what's the best way?
Post by: Cookie on July 05, 2018, 02:20:19 pm

Quote from: Whey_Aye_Banzai on July 05, 2018, 08:14:53 am

If there's an extension roof you can stand on - for easier access to the canopy - stand on it.

Disclaimer:

I'm no health and safety expert.  But that's what i do.   ;D

There is a flat roof I can stand on. That's what I intend doing....