[sunshine windows]

Hi guys,

Picked up a car showroom today, that i didn't particularly want, but now have committed to the job at a decent price.

I don't do any high reach (approx 15-20ft) internal cleaning and need some advice on the best product to get.

Is the stingray now everybody's weapon of choice or are there better solutions out there for this type of work.

I definitely don't want to use an applicator and squeegee, so a pad/microfibe option is what i'm looking for.

Cheers

[cgh window cleaning]

I have cleaned  various  car show rooms and founds the easiest way is applicator and squeegee the floor will always be tiled meaning just mop the drips up at the end.
The glass on show rooms tend to be very large meaning pad systems will take you longer and if the job is dirty you will get through loads of pads. The glass on Some can be well over 100ft long a 22inch blade will be quicker and do a better finish.

[Clever Forum Name]

Read this...

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=202429.0

I used the unger pad system and thought it was "meh" been using the unger stingray and found it to be bloody awesome. Had some great feedback including a lovely comment yesterday.

Some people are reporting of snapped sections at the end (too much pressure)

I have said the reason why they unger stingray works is because of the fluid. Unless you're blind or plain stupid its almost impossible to get smears on the glass.

Got some commercial buildings i clean and since January its built up a nice layer on the glass and its effortless to clean. Finger prints literally melt.

Just my opinion.

Shouldnt be long before users come along who havent even used it will say its rubbish..... 5 4 3 2 1 ..... 

[Smudger]

Forget any of those systems like stingray - simple pads and waffle cloths will work well.

First clean be prepared to go over twice to take the build up off but after that you'll be fine, we also use the karcher window vac on a pole which is great on smaller high level work.

Get pads either from unger or vikan
Pad frames and waffle cloths from Tadgh
Fishscale microfibres from paragon are excellent as well

[8weekly]

Forget any of those systems like stingray - simple pads and waffle cloths will work well.

First clean be prepared to go over twice to take the build up off but after that you'll be fine, we also use the karcher window vac on a pole which is great on smaller high level work.

Get pads either from unger or vikan
Pad frames and waffle cloths from Tadgh
Fishscale microfibres from paragon are excellent as well

Have you got a picture of a pad frame Darran? Why on earth doesn't Tadgh get a website?

[Smudger]

Not a close up - search vikan easy shine

Tadgh's frames are pretty much the same but around half the price if I remember correctly.

A website would make all the difference👍

Darran

[Clever Forum Name]

I heard he has decided to stop selling and closed his account on here   

[sunshine windows]

I've got an old 30ft Slx which would be ideal for attaching the pads to. 

Smudger, any links to the products you use would be great 😀

[Smudger]

I use the 40 X 40
http://www.paragonmicrofibre.com/cloths/fishscale-glass-cloth
They call them mop bases
http://www.paragonmicrofibre.com/cloths/fishscale-glass-cloth
This pad for first cleans
http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/unger-microfibre-wash-pad.html
These to finish
http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/unger-microfibre-cleaning-pad.html
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/parts/interior-glass-cleaning/vikan-easy-shine-replacement-microfibre-mop.html
I'm sure someone must do these cheaper somewhere but yet to source them

And this...
Mix 50/50 with pure water
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Spirit-Vinegar-12-concentrated-natural-weed-killer-/272234229019?hash=item3f626cad1b:g:FEAAAOxyTMhR-Ww0

Darran

[8weekly]

I have the Vikan Easyshine, but the cloths constantly slip when cleaning and are ineffective. I thought perhaps Tadgh had something better. How do you stop the cloths slipping?

[Smurf]

I had a text from another cleaner a while ago if I was interested in taking over doing 5 car showrooms. My first reaction reading the text was a big WHY doesn’t he want to do them anymore?

Probably the main reason as he soon found out that they are a real pain in the arse to do what with all the cars being in the way and all. Then I suppose dealing with Mr. Perfection in his nice suite and shinny shoes wanting them looking perfect at all times for next to bugger all. NO THANK YOU! Think I will pass on that one all the same if you don't mind     

[sunshine windows]

Thanks for your help fellas.

So Matt, do you really rate the stingray then? I'm thinking of going this route as the windows aren't at right angles in the corners.

[Smudger]

I have the Vikan Easyshine, but the cloths constantly slip when cleaning and are ineffective. I thought perhaps Tadgh had something better. How do you stop the cloths slipping?

They seem to stick to the Velcro ok - thinking about it the older vikan' gave you Velcro pads to stick on the reverse so you wrap the pad around to hold it place - my newer vikan has Velcro inserts as does the other frames.

Darran

[Clever Forum Name]

Thanks for your help fellas.

So Matt, do you really rate the stingray then? I'm thinking of going this route as the windows aren't at right angles in the corners.

I am NOT matt  and yes i do

[8weekly]

Thanks for your help fellas.

So Matt, do you really rate the stingray then? I'm thinking of going this route as the windows aren't at right angles in the corners.

I am NOT matt  and yes i do

Far too young.

[Smudger]

This is the only decent stingray...

[Smurf]

Out of interest as someone has mentioned extentions breaking what is the max height you can safely use a stingray?

[sunshine windows]

Stupid forum name then 😂

I can never remember who's who

[dazmond]

Stupid forum name then 😂

I can never remember who's who

ITS DAMIEN THURLOW(you know mr all singing,all dancing top of the range everything guy)

[SeanK]

Get yourself the Vikan Easy shine kit, try it on a few lower windows and then ask yourself do you really need a product that sprays the water onto the glass.
Its not that they don't or cant do the job that make these spray on the glass systems a stupid buy, its because they don't make the
job any easier or quicker.
Spraying a small mist of water onto the pad and raising it up to the glass is no different than spraying the glass and rubbing the
dry pad over it.
The Stingray has to be the stupidest one of the lot because the poles weigh a ton and your lifting the mechanism, pump and water up to the glass as well.
Think about putting a floor steamer on the top of your pole and you will get the idea. lol.