[frames to panes]

Following on from a tfr question - i wonder if we should be using an algae killer instead? I've found my particular tfr to be next to useless for the job and wonder if it's just a degreaser for vehicles rather than a proper cleaner for killing algae. Anyone tried an algaecide?

[Jonathan Spencer]

I have the a problem with Algae on a conservatry roof, well that coupled with the chemical residues belched from a factory.

[Richy L]

Following on from a tfr question - i wonder if we should be using an algae killer instead? I've found my particular tfr to be next to useless for the job and wonder if it's just a degreaser for vehicles rather than a proper cleaner for killing algae. Anyone tried an algaecide?

spot on.
The tfr is not going to remove the algae. the algaecide will kill off the spores, killing the algae at the saorce. Im on a job at the moment using tfr and algaecide for cleaning render. TFR is just as effective as water for removing the "green" marks.

[johnny_h]

hopefully in the very near future i will have a cleaning product for sale thats so much better than tfr and when used with an algae inhibitor may keep it away for upto 12 months !! i will post more once i have the go ahead 

[steve m]

whats the point of the inhibitor, I want it to grow back so I get paid for cleaning it again. The last thing I'm gonna spend money on is something that will stop me earning from my extras.

I use a product called virosol, made by clover products. Cleans allsorts, and the only problem I have with it is that it foams a lot, so I tend to water it down a bit

[johnny_h]

steve the point is you charge premium prices to keep the thing clean for longer if you want repeat cleans just use tap water

[Jonathan Spencer]

whats the point of the inhibitor, I want it to grow back so I get paid for cleaning it again. The last thing I'm gonna spend money on is something that will stop me earning from my extras.

I use a product called virosol, made by clover products. Cleans allsorts, and the only problem I have with it is that it foams a lot, so I tend to water it down a bit

CAn you use Virosol on UPVC?

[Alistair@AWC]

I like the sound of this Algaecide, sounds like a good selling point to get the prices I want for conservatory roof cleans.

Anyone got any ideas on the best one and where I can get it from

Regards

Al

[steve m]

Yes, I use it all the time, as long as you dont let it dry

The best algaecide to use is he weakest I would have thought

[paulm]

try auto glym motorhome and caravan cleaner.  used by the caravan trade to remove algae and black streak marks after winter storage of caravans etc., i use it regularly on glass and polycarb conservatory roofs and also vertical sheet cladding. cost is around £5 litre from most car accessory shops.I have tried many products over the years from degreasers to tfr and eventually found this the best solution after stumbling across it when i cleaned my own caravan. try it i dont think you'll be dissapointed.