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davids3511

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Film of oil on windows
« on: June 10, 2008, 08:16:50 pm »
Hi All

When to clean a customer for the first time today. I used to clean their old house and they moved to this new house and want me to continue cleaning for them.

The problem is that all the windows seem to have a film of oil on them. I cleaned them as usual which was useless, I then dipped the brush in some diluted GG4 which foamed up nicely and looks the part. However, it didn't get the oil off. What can I use? They are quire happy to pay if I need to get some special cleaning items, they just want the windows clean and know I generally do a good job so are happy to go with whatever I suggest. She was even tlking of steam cleaners today, i said I would go ask you guys before she did anything like that.
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Clive McDonald

Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2008, 08:30:01 pm »
Lots of people on here have better answers than me but what I would have done?

Use a rough sided soaped up applicator on a trad pole to scrub windows, then wfp rinse and scrub.

If that didn't work I may have tried thinners on one window. If I had to go back with something degreaser spray maybe.
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[GQC] Tim

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Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2008, 08:35:23 pm »
Oil flo is what you need.
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john tomkins

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Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2008, 08:42:43 pm »
Quote from: [GQC] Tim on June 10, 2008, 08:35:23 pm
Oil flo is what you need.
maybe a gallon of it if all the windows are bad :o
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dd

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Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2008, 08:44:37 pm »
Is oil flo OK to use on wooden windows? E-mailed a couple of suppliers but they couldn't be bothered to get back to me.
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Rob.Hall

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Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2008, 08:45:11 pm »
Oil flow or white spirit.

Use a jiff sponge or the like as long as it has an abrasive pad.

Had simillar today and it seems to have worked ok.
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Rob.Hall

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Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2008, 08:48:21 pm »
If you have the time work one window at a time so no residue stays on the frame to long.

Hope this helps but I am sure some of the, 'older sweats'  ;D, will have a simpler solution.
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davids3511

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Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2008, 10:03:54 pm »
Anybody know where I can get oil flo from a brick and mortar shop, does the likes of b&q stock it?
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windowwashers

Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2008, 10:07:55 pm »
You could also try using sugarsoap and hot water, you can get it in b&Q
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davids3511

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Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2008, 10:32:19 pm »
Would the sugarsoap not scratch the glass?
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Londoner

Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2008, 05:41:08 pm »
Try the blue paint brush cleaner they sell in B+Q. Put it on, leave it for a while then wash off with water. Similar to sugarsoap but a bit stronger.
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windowwashers

Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2008, 05:43:29 pm »
Quote from: davids3511 on June 10, 2008, 10:32:19 pm
Would the sugarsoap not scratch the glass?
I cleaned about 250 window with it a few weeks back no scraches from what I saw, I used very hot water and worked a treat.
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davids3511

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Re: Film of oil on windows
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2008, 09:46:28 pm »
Ok, thanks guys. Will give Whitespirt, sugar soap and brush cleaner a go and see how I get on.
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