cement splashes on windows

[johnny bravo]

Is there any spray solution you can use to remove cement splashes on windows rather tans slowly trying to loosen off with soapy sponge to loosen off . so easy to scratch if not carefull . Usually find on windows after extensions etc being built

 

[THL4KEL]

Best solution - tell customer to get builder back who left it there to remove it.

 

[johnny bravo]

They never do its the same with Painters splashes of paint to get off. They just expect you to remove all because of your Job Title. If the builder tries to get off and he scratches the glass and does not tell the home owner you will prob get the blame . I just use soapy water & sponge just time consuming and they dont expect to be charged for the extra time and work as they are a regular customer

 

[Iron Giant]

I clearly state on my website that I don't clean up after other trades if a customer asks I'll tell them that I don't and it's the tradesperson who caused the issue responsibility, but if they want me to I'll have to charge for materials and my time that puts an end to it.

 

[Armistead Cleaning]

They never do its the same with Painters splashes of paint to get off. They just expect you to remove all because of your Job Title. If the builder tries to get off and he scratches the glass and does not tell the home owner you will prob get the blame . I just use soapy water & sponge just time consuming and they dont expect to be charged for the extra time and work as they are a regular customer

Why should your customers expect you to do extra for free, even if they are regular? You're running a business, you're not doing a favour for your customers. Well you shouldn't be.

 

[JCW]

Is there any spray solution you can use to remove cement splashes on windows rather tans slowly trying to loosen off with soapy sponge to loosen off . so easy to scratch if not carefull . Usually find on windows after extensions etc being built

I use this one. I have the small bottle more than 2 years in my van now. Works well, but read the instructions, as it may reacts with dark upvc, what I learned hard way.

Cement Off

Cement Off will dissolve concrete, plaster and grout from glass and similar surfaces. Cement Off contains no mineral acids and safe to use on most materials.

windowcleancentre.co.uk

 

[Master Jedi Alejandro]

Please correct me if I’m wrong but I understood cement etches the glass when it touched it. So even if removed carefully it’ll leave a scratch. That’s what I tell my customers when they ask & I explain I don’t touch it due to this.

 

[Pjj]

Please correct me if I’m wrong but I understood cement etches the glass when it touched it. So even if removed carefully it’ll leave a scratch. That’s what I tell my customers when they ask & I explain I don’t touch it due to this.

The lime in the cement can etch the glass leaving a cloudy look if it’s been on there a long time not sure about the scratches though

 

[Master Jedi Alejandro]

The lime in the cement can etch the glass leaving a cloudy look if it’s been on there a long time not sure about the scratches though

Thanks pal. I must have gotten confused then, mixing searches up with cloudy. Either way, I’m still not touching it ?

 

[dazmond]

If it's small splashes of cement on the glass it comes off with hot water fairly easily.big clumps then I won't touch it.

 

[johnny bravo]

yes its best warning them first that you are not to blame for any marks left on glass if you remove the dried cement splashes before you attempt to remove it. otherwise they may just want someone to blame if scratched