Advice for a newbie

[JB3009]

Hi, I am looking for some advice for someone new to this.  What are the best cloths to use for cleaning UPVC frames?  Will Microfibre cloths with soap and water give a good clean without damaging the frames?  For drying off I was thinking microfibre drying towels, such as those used for drying cars off?  I want to make sure i dont scratch/lose the shine on the frames. Does normal washing up liquid work best for cleaning in warm water?

Many thanks,

J 

 

[BigFoot]

If you are just giving a quick clean what you mentioned will do a good job if you are looking to remove grime off the sill use some pink stuff on a cleaning sponge or magic sponge and wipe down. You’ll find a way you prefer through time though we all have slightly different ways of working but as long as it looks a good job you can walk away happy.

 

[laddergarder]

I generally just give a quick wipe with a sill cloth for a regular clean, as mentioned pink stuff or unger rubout, even basic PVC cleaner can give a deeper clean.

But you have to get a ballance between the level of work and time you spend vs what your customer will be willing to pay.

With that in mind I wouldn't bother drying pvc with a cloth, if its just a wipe down with sill damp cloth.

 

[Deleted member 7446]

Hi, I am looking for some advice for someone new to this.  What are the best cloths to use for cleaning UPVC frames?  Will Microfibre cloths with soap and water give a good clean without damaging the frames?  For drying off I was thinking microfibre drying towels, such as those used for drying cars off?  I want to make sure i dont scratch/lose the shine on the frames. Does normal washing up liquid work best for cleaning in warm water?

Many thanks,

J 

Don't get ripped off buying microfibre cloths, 

Get some basic pre washed pre shrunk scrims. Microfibre will not last long and it bobbles up and traps grit etc