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Too stop sloshing, you can cut up the large drain/soil pipes & fit them through the top cap one at a time until you have covered the whole area. Karl Robinson Robinson-Solutions Mallorca, Spain

Micah is right to a degree. It can be cleaned first time quite well if you have the attachments, some I've made myself. I always like to get nose to glass for the first clean with GG4 & a porcupine scrubber + a triumph blade. Tucker do some good brushes & you may want to ask when you buy, for an extra heavy duty brush to get at really soiled windows. There is a learning curve to using a wfp, don't think its as easy as washing a car. There is a technique depending on overhead sprays/ through head sprays (tucker) & whether to clean the top frame or not. GG3/4 will help aid the process of changing over to wfp. You will also need to know your average tds of your water (hard/soft) to see if you want a DI system or an RO system for hard water areas.

No he is wrong, you need the DI tank to go straight from supply to job clean. Depending on how soft or hard your water is, you may need to buy an RO system. DI systems are for soft water areas otherwise you would be paying to replenish the DI crystals every month if you are in a hard water area.

Learn the next responses, not by heart - because that would sound false. 1. OK, I understand. No thats fine, I'm a little more expensive because I'm legal & Insured & have overheads. I just hope the guy doesn't wreck anything for you because if he isn't insured, theres no come back. 2. Thats OK, if you find that his work isn't up to scratch, give me a ring (This lets your competition get rid of the worse & gives you an easier job). By the way, if he's doing it for less than I quoted, he must be cutting corners. I thought my price was quite competetive. 3. I'm always free to give you a quote for work in the future, thanks for thinking of us. You have my card. Good luck with the work. All the replys give a second thought process in the clients head. You never know, he might turn round & rethink. He knows you are always approachable the second time round. But as someone else said, who neeeds clients like that!

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But you also stated that you had used one on these awnings - "No, I did not clean those awnings using only a power washer." So my assumption was correct. Don't you also find that too much brushing can wear away the weave? Thats why looking for the perfect chemical can make life a lot easier. I would like to know more about the effectiveness of this F13, if anyone has used it.

A good scraper used correctly will get rid of most build up, but that means actually going up there - thats a different job completely.

There is a way to make your Unger pole even higher up to 45 foot. Ask Unger, mine was modified by the seller. Its pretty hard going at this height though!

The waterfed pole business is booming in the UK & slowly coming round here in Spain. I think the advancement in the pole side is really looking good in the UK with lighter poles being developed & going up to 60 foot +. The reason for this is the modification of fishing poles. With the H&S getting firm on ladder use & deaths at height, most commercial work can only be done with this method now. Like wfp that has a steep learning curve, I use GG4 made by Titan labs that also has a steep learning curve for squeegee work. The finish is remarkable though. I also find that using Sörbo gear cuts down on detailing.

Thanks for the info, now updated my signature. I've left my direct contact details out to due to spamming on a huge level on other similar forums. Anyone who wishes to contact me can by pm or through an easy search on google with the details on my signature.

Hi Ron, you are correct, he never wrote that he power washed them thats why I wrote "I think". He also has a huge power washing wand next to his name & only promotes pressure washing on his web site. Perhaps you are right...who knows...Tony? What signature would you like?

I think Tony is saying he cleaned them with a pressure washer. Its o.k. if you reduce the pressure washer down to a level where it is not damaging the awning. As I stated, eventually the pressure will make the awning sag over time. These relatively small awnings are stretched quite close together so the effect is not noticeable. Try doing a 6 metre stretch of awning with a high pressure washer & see it go! Most manufacturers recommend never to use pressure washers on them, just a pressure similar to what comes out of the faucet.

I'm with bulletproof on this one. I have been through most professional window cleaning solutions including squeegee off(no cleaning power). I find GG4 my soap of choice (GG3 for soft water areas). I also rely on a 6" Triumph scraper - my weapon of choice (and stitches to prove it).

These filters have a limited life and are readily available over in the UK in supermarkets. The life depends on what hardness/softness your water is. Here is a link to a top manufacturer in the UK that sell them, mainly for the residential market. http://www.ionicsystems.com/cars/home/index.html The distributor for Ionics in the States is: http://www.eaglepower.com/ If you are using a lot of pure water, I would suggest investing in an RO/DI system used by window cleaners for working at height without leaving the ground. Otherwise known as a water fed pole system (WFP).

I prefer winsol products. I have cleaned upteen awnings with them. I like a few of the starbrite poducts such as "black streak remover". Bleach is never good for an awning unless you want them to degrade & die in a couple of years. Go to the Winsol website for guidance on application & sealing. Typically canvas awnings are harder to clean than the vinyl. I did have a few photos on this site a couple of years a go (before & after). I think they have vanished with the website being updated a few times. Try & pick off the bird poo before starting, as wetting it leads to more problems. I never use a pressure washer, just a soft brush and water fed pole cleaning equipment. Pressure washers will stretch the fabric and will lead to unslightly bulges in the fabric.

Bird muck has to be gotten off dry first! Try a tooth brush if reachable, or very small stiff brush on pole. Karl.

Hi, just seen "Aplus" images above. I can't see any awnings at all? Did you upload the wrong pictures? Karl

I find that awnings are my best payer. As you mention, the vinyls are much easier to clean than the canvas. Have attached 3 sets of awning cleanings that I've performed this year in the photos section. I always get the window account when I've done the awnings!!! I use Winsol products, and Starbrite for the mildew. Karl.

If your getting bleed-back try using Glass gleam4 in hard water areas, Glass gleam3 in soft. Heres the link:- http://www.titanlabs.net/gg4.htm You'll find that it's cheaper than Dawn (fairy for England), and gives a see through finish that clients can't believe. Some pro's can't handle it, but once your used to it, you'll never go back. Cheers, Karl