Screwfix No Nonsense Degreaser

[TerryNorfolk]

I cleaned a job today after reading about No Nonsense. The fascia's were dark Blue/Grey and I got some dis-colourisation. Does anyone know if there is anything to fix this or will it be a board replace? Also is No Nonsense Degreaser no good for fascia's? It was south facing so only left on for a 1 min and rinsed with tap water then purified. Thanking you.

 

[Crystalalan]

I use it 10 parts water to 1 part degreaser. I have had any trouble with it. Was the fascia board upvc? Or composite? I know on composite doors it's advised not to wash with detergents. Sorry mate I don't honesty know if it's salvageable.

 

[Crystalalan]

Sorry I haven't had any trouble

 

[Crystalalan]

Ah ethan ez clean did something similar discolouring a door and a meter box. He managed to rectify it by using unger rub out. Might be worth checking it out. The post is titled 'my first mistake'

 

[TerryNorfolk]

Thanks for your replies, it was above the garage and there was an extra bit of fascia board, the solution must of got caught underneath and dripped down after, will check out Unger rub out, in my head I was thinking t-Cut but was not sure.

 

[TerryNorfolk]

Sorry was UPVC

 

[Chris34]

Screwfix degreaser is now a different chemical compared to what it used to be. I think it's been changed within the last 10 months, maybe less than that. I used to really like the old stuff and never had any issues with it. The new stuff I think is a stronger chemical and I think it makes the whites whiter, I've used it a few times on conservatory roofs now and it seems more powerful than the old stuff.

The new stuff smells like stripper that you use to strip polish from vynl floors before cleaning and re-sealing them. I wouldn't be surprised if you tried it on a polished floor that it would remove the polish.

 

[Pjj]

I cleaned a job today after reading about No Nonsense. The fascia's were dark Blue/Grey and I got some dis-colourisation. Does anyone know if there is anything to fix this or will it be a board replace? Also is No Nonsense Degreaser no good for fascia's? It was south facing so only left on for a 1 min and rinsed with tap water then purified. Thanking you.

What dilution rate did you use ?

 

[Crystalalan]

Screwfix degreaser is now a different chemical compared to what it used to be. I think it's been changed within the last 10 months, maybe less than that. I used to really like the old stuff and never had any issues with it. The new stuff I think is a stronger chemical and I think it makes the whites whiter, I've used it a few times on conservatory roofs now and it seems more powerful than the old stuff.

The new stuff smells like stripper that you use to strip polish from vynl floors before cleaning and re-sealing them. I wouldn't be surprised if you tried it on a polished floor that it would remove the polish.

Thats interesting. I have a bottle of the new stuff in my van ready to use once I have finished up my bottle of the old stuff. Will tread carefully!

 

[TerryNorfolk]

What dilution rate did you use ?

I used 80% water

 

[TerryNorfolk]

Screwfix degreaser is now a different chemical compared to what it used to be. I think it's been changed within the last 10 months, maybe less than that. I used to really like the old stuff and never had any issues with it. The new stuff I think is a stronger chemical and I think it makes the whites whiter, I've used it a few times on conservatory roofs now and it seems more powerful than the old stuff.

The new stuff smells like stripper that you use to strip polish from vynl floors before cleaning and re-sealing them. I wouldn't be surprised if you tried it on a polished floor that it would remove the polish.

That is interesting

 

[spruce]

The product contains sodium hydroxide (lye or caustic soda). In the motor industry, new cars come with a wax coating, which they used caustic TRF to remove. The instruction was to only use it when the weather was cool and not in the sunlight. It was sprayed on and immediately washed off.

If not washed off immediately, it would damage the paintwork.

The first conservatory I every washed was with caustic TFR. I spent 2 days removing the yellow stain on the UPVC as I left the TFR on too long. I used Astonish paste. Never used it again.

Over the years we have found using Fairy Liquid, Cif Cream and The Pink Stuff all we need to clean fascias, soffits and gutters. I still do have some remains of a degreaser on the van in a 5 litre container, but didn't find it did a better than what we use now.

 

[Chris34]

Thats interesting. I have a bottle of the new stuff in my van ready to use once I have finished up my bottle of the old stuff. Will tread carefully!

Yeah going off what Terry's experience with it, it would be wise. For me I've only done old pvc with it so it's just made it whiter and no chance of damage... but hearing what Terry says I think pvc that still has the shine (the shiny stuff) I'll be extra careful.

Think I might look at getting something else that's manufactured for the intended purpose, just in case...

 

[TerryNorfolk]

The product contains sodium hydroxide (lye or caustic soda). In the motor industry, new cars come with a wax coating, which they used caustic TRF to remove. The instruction was to only use it when the weather was cool and not in the sunlight. It was sprayed on and immediately washed off.

If not washed off immediately, it would damage the paintwork.

The first conservatory I every washed was with caustic TFR. I spent 2 days removing the yellow stain on the UPVC as I left the TFR on too long. I used Astonish paste. Never used it again.

Over the years we have found using Fairy Liquid, Cif Cream and The Pink Stuff all we need to clean fascias, soffits and gutters. I still do have some remains of a degreaser on the van in a 5 litre container, but didn't find it did a better than what we use now.

Thanks Spruce, that is good advice.

 

[Mattymarske]

Yeah going off what Terry's experience with it, it would be wise. For me I've only done old pvc with it so it's just made it whiter and no chance of damage... but hearing what Terry says I think pvc that still has the shine (the shiny stuff) I'll be extra careful.

Think I might look at getting something else that's manufactured for the intended purpose, just in case...

Not sure if I've bought any of the new formula No Nonsense but never had problems like you say with the older stuff that I've used over the last 7 years. I currently still have a batch of RazrWash from Black Friday stock up and using it yesterday in the heat was no problems even near for spot cleaning after the initial diluted spray on and wash off.

Pretty similar to Virosol even the smell so probably made by Clover and rebadged by WCW. Only buy it on black Friday deals as expensive but screwfix is going that price now but still get 20% on screwfix app every so often so stick up then.

I'll try a new bottle of No Nonsense and compare as a few FSGs booked in over the coming weeks.

 

[Pjj]

I used 80% water

Should be ok at that rate but we use that type of thing at 10-1 and never get any problems

 

[spruce]

If memory serves me, we could buy 2 types of TFR, caustic and non-caustic. You can still buy both, but I don't know how the non-caustic stuff works.

 

[Pjj]

If memory serves me, we could buy 2 types of TFR, caustic and non-caustic. You can still buy both, but I don't know how the non-caustic stuff works.

I damaged a conservatory years ago using normal TFR looked like it had varnish poured over it never used it since .

 

[Part Timer]

If memory serves me, we could buy 2 types of TFR, caustic and non-caustic. You can still buy both, but I don't know how the non-caustic stuff works.

Very well if you follow the instructions, a bit like all chemicals. Used it countless times without a problem.
We now however just use cheap household bleach, does a better job at a fraction of the cost

 

[Deleted member 7446]

The product contains sodium hydroxide (lye or caustic soda). In the motor industry, new cars come with a wax coating, which they used caustic TRF to remove. The instruction was to only use it when the weather was cool and not in the sunlight. It was sprayed on and immediately washed off.

If not washed off immediately, it would damage the paintwork.

The first conservatory I every washed was with caustic TFR. I spent 2 days removing the yellow stain on the UPVC as I left the TFR on too long. I used Astonish paste. Never used it again.

Over the years we have found using Fairy Liquid, Cif Cream and The Pink Stuff all we need to clean fascias, soffits and gutters. I still do have some remains of a degreaser on the van in a 5 litre container, but didn't find it did a better than what we use now.

I use sodium hydroxide for oven cleaning. It's like napalm on grease

 

[spruce]

I damaged a conservatory years ago using normal TFR looked like it had varnish poured over it never used it since .

This is what I experienced.