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Darren Spreadbury

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Virosol
« on: April 22, 2013, 05:34:15 pm »
I have gutter job tomorrow and it will be the first time using virosol can anyone that use the stuff tell me the right dilution for green gutters. Thanks.
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Lee GLS

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2013, 05:41:30 pm »
I put us neat into a hand sprayer, and spry directly onto the brush.
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Darren Spreadbury

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2013, 05:48:44 pm »
How often would u spray it on your brush? Also if you get any on the windows do you have to give them a good scrub and rinse with pure.
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H20cleaning

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2013, 06:54:08 pm »
i dilute it about 5cups of water to 1virosol.... apply it, scrub it, leave about 10-15 mins and rinse of should be perfect! the trouble when using virosol neat is that it can sometimes clean well in some areas, then not so good in others and will leave marks!! its best to water it down.
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deeege

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2013, 07:34:48 pm »
About 20/1 for me. Leave on for 5 mins then all green muck will fly off.
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Darren Spreadbury

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2013, 07:50:32 pm »
How would u apply it to the gutters on a house? Spray on brush? Or do u have one of those pump up spray bottle things and does the spray reach the gutters ok?
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deeege

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2013, 07:57:37 pm »
Quote from: Darren Spreadbury on April 22, 2013, 07:50:32 pm
How would u apply it to the gutters on a house? Spray on brush? Or do u have one of those pump up spray bottle things and does the spray reach the gutters ok?


Pump up pressure sprayer. Available from B&Q for £15 but I got mine from eBay for less than half the price for exactly the same product (obviously brand new aswell)
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ben M

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2013, 08:07:32 pm »
Quote from: h20cleaning on April 22, 2013, 06:54:08 pm
i dilute it about 5cups of water to 1virosol.... apply it, scrub it, leave about 10-15 mins and rinse of should be perfect! the trouble when using virosol neat is that it can sometimes clean well in some areas, then not so good in others and will leave marks!! its best to water it down.
no need to leave 10-15 mins, 5 mins is more than enough
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H20cleaning

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2013, 08:27:27 pm »
You must scrub really quickly and work in small areas if you only leave 5 mins ;)
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ben M

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2013, 08:34:35 pm »
Quote from: h20cleaning on April 22, 2013, 08:27:27 pm
You must scrub really quickly and work in small areas if you only leave 5 mins ;)
why? do you clean a castle every time?
anyway, what is the point to leave it 15 mins? 5 mins is more than enough  ;)
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dazmond

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2013, 08:42:09 pm »
i dilute about 1 part virosol to 20 parts water in pressure sprayer.spray small sections at a time AND LEAVE FOR 2 MINS THEN WFP OFF!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


sod waiting 5 mins I WANT THE JOB DONE!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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ben M

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2013, 08:47:35 pm »
Quote from: dazmond on April 22, 2013, 08:42:09 pm
i dilute about 1 part virosol to 20 parts water in pressure sprayer.spray small sections at a time AND LEAVE FOR 2 MINS THEN WFP OFF!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


sod waiting 5 mins I WANT THE JOB DONE!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
yes you are right Daz, even 2 mins is enough, can you explain that to H20cleaning please  ;D
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mick hay

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2013, 08:51:02 pm »
Or....you can do it even quicker! Skip the virosol, and just use the water, same result but quicker!  ;D
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Darren Spreadbury

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2013, 08:58:21 pm »
I'm confused now ??? Lol
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mick hay

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2013, 09:09:05 pm »
A lot of ppl swear by virosol....I've been cleaning UPVC and conservatories near on 10 yrs, always used just tap water.

When cleaning frames, doors etc I use a cream cleaner.

For gutters, soffits etc, I hook up to the custies tap with my pole, and clean away. As soon as the green algae gets wet, it comes off, no matter what you use.

Bought 25 ltrs of TFR 7 years ago to try cos everyone was singing its praises, took longer cos had to wash the TFR off. It's still in my garage  ::)roll
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H20cleaning

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #15 on: April 23, 2013, 09:28:38 am »
Quote from: ben M on April 22, 2013, 08:47:35 pm
Quote from: dazmond on April 22, 2013, 08:42:09 pm
i dilute about 1 part virosol to 20 parts water in pressure sprayer.spray small sections at a time AND LEAVE FOR 2 MINS THEN WFP OFF!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


sod waiting 5 mins I WANT THE JOB DONE!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
yes you are right Daz, even 2 mins is enough, can you explain that to H20cleaning please  ;D
no what i meen is if i was cleaning a facia job i simply soap the full side of the house i am doing up, scrub, go back to were i started then by the time im back to it, its easy to wash off? i thought thats what every one did or dont you use water fed poles? lol
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Wc Solutions

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #16 on: April 23, 2013, 04:20:14 pm »
Haven't read all replays but I'd say don't leave it on too long if the sun is strong! Can stain con roofs etc ...
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Sean Dyer

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #17 on: April 23, 2013, 04:59:43 pm »
I use it approx 1 in ten ... And dipped the brush in it then rubbed on ... Then rinsed with tap water.
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ronnie paton

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2013, 01:47:08 pm »
if its really badly green any solution will help and make it quicker has it will get under the the dirt/algae

you can clean with just water on some instances but if it is full of algae virosol or other soutions will definately make it easier
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DG Cleaning

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Re: Virosol
« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2013, 04:00:37 pm »
I'm sure it says on the side how to use it ;D
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