how to remove cement from windows

[davewindowcleaner]

Came a cross a few windows today with cement on it, i can't reach using ladder. Tried ubik on brush but it didn't work.

Any suggestions thanks

 

[Andy]

I give em a soak then Stanley blade or scraper and don't go mad at it.

 

[Andy]

Iv got a old pole and a progutter adapter pole cone on the end then scraper for the high ones

 

[Rosewood]

Try "cement off" it's quite expensive but does a great job. I put it on with a small sponge then leave it to soak for ten minutes or so. A quick rub with same sponge removes most of the cement any stubborn lumps can be taken off with a good sharp scr aper. Then wash as normal to remove any residue.

Cheaper but not quite as good is WD40.

Here's one I did earlier.

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[davewindowcleaner]

Gonna tell the builders to do it themselves, too much hassle.

 

[Alien Human]

Cement is a nasty bugger. I also use v soapy water & take my time with a scraper (always put a new blade in)

 

[Scots lad]

New blade in scraper

 

[davewindowcleaner]

It the 3rd floor windows, i can't reach it going up the ladder

 

[Eviestevie]

Try "cement off" it's quite expensive but does a great job. I put it on with a small sponge then leave it to soak for ten minutes or so. A quick rub with same sponge removes most of the cement any stubborn lumps can be taken off with a good sharp scr aper. Then wash as normal to remove any residue.Cheaper but not quite as good is WD40.

Here's one I did earlier.

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2 words!!!

Rock! Catapult!

 

[Natty1972]

Always makes me laugh when this thread pops up .. Why do people spend thousands on Windows only for the slap dash builder to put cement onto them .. Horrible job Wouldn't use a blade you always scratch the glass

 

[peter rogers]

i came across a window like this in the summer told the guy who just moved in to go across the road to the contractor and tell him to get it off

the builder came over put a new pane in /emoticons/ohmy.png

 

[Neil]

Would never clean cement off I tell the customers to get the builders back in to get it off

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[richard123456]

came across this some time ago. Crystal Clear 550 Glass Clearing Agent

 

[johnny bravo]

tell the home owner you do not remove cement from glass as it may scrape the glass and you will then become liable for scratching the window, regardless that he asked you to get it off. tell them to contact the builders or if a new build to go to the office to get the contractors to come back and clean it off, they will prob change the glass.

do not put yourself at risk just to please the customer. not worth the slur on your reputation, as with myself i will alwasys go out of myway to please my customers , especially the nice female ones, but just stand back and think its not worth making a situation worse for yourself. especially as its not your fault. but whoever was working around the window. bad workmanship on there behalf,

same as decorators, when i see splashes of paint and the home owner asks me to remove them it pishes me off,

i always say what a dirty mess the decorator has left for you, i say you should have got him back to scrape it off, he cant be very professional

 

[Alien Human]

This thread has actually made me reconsider........

Cement is going to be a no from now on as it is so risky and time consuming.

Paint I am still happy to deal with - within reason /emoticons/smile.png

 

[Simesy]

Paint not a problem ever. Cement though a ***** to get off. If you gonna do one get a waiver signed. 18 months ago i learned the hard way. Cleaned a new massive extension on a long standing customer. Forgot to get a waiver signed and had to make a claim. Fortunately my insurance paid out but my excess was £500. All this after 15 odd years in the job. Lesson learned: builders don't give a **** about windows so get a waiver signed if you can't guarantee a scratch free window.