Using Ubik/Virasol on frames for the first clean!

RyeCleanLiam · Mar 3, 2017

Hi. Been WC over 10 years started WFP about a year ago. All I've ever used on windows and frames is pure water. Just want some advice as I'm thinking of using Chems on the frames for first cleans to get them looking extra smart to impress. Just wondered does it affect the pure water when you've used chems or is it a case of a good old rinse??

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chris clean · Mar 3, 2017

I've just posted this on another thread about the same subject. On first cleans If windows/frames are pretty bad I use a splash of fairy platinum and ubik on the brush give everything a good scrub. Rinse with customers tap water then go over with pure water to finish. I find it leaves a really nice shine and makes getting the grime off easy

chris clean · Mar 3, 2017

And yeah make sure you give it a really good rinse

Pjj · Mar 3, 2017

Use a sprayer mix 10 parts water 1 part virosol spray on leave to soak for a couple of minutes then give it a good scrub and rinse off should look good unless there is a lot of really bad black seal stains on white frames

AGlassAct · Mar 3, 2017

Magic sponge - no chemicals unless covered in sap or ground in road dirt. I find you get lots of questions when you bring out the chemicals, magic sponge does everything I want it to and quickly!

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marc674 · Mar 3, 2017

I always do first cleans with ubik/tap water from a back pack then rinse off well with pure then wash as normal. I Always charge extra for first cleans and customers are happy

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Iron Giant · Mar 4, 2017

After I heard about Ubik potentially causing staining I haven't used the brand new 5 litres I bought as i do builders cleans with coloured render and i don't want to risk staining it blue while it dwells on the frames .

Dave B · Mar 4, 2017

After I heard about Ubik potentially causing staining I haven't used the brand new 5 litres I bought as i do builders cleans with coloured render and i don't want to risk staining it blue while it dwells on the frames .

It won't stain render or anything blue lol

What happens is it sits on plastic too long and leaves an orange patch once rinsed off..never heard of it staining anything other than upvc

I use screwfix degreaser now as i have tried most things and it is the easiest to rinse..doesn't stain anything even used neat and is stronger than ubik etc

Spray it on the worst black and green fascia and leave for 5 minutes and watch most of the dirt come off just with the water pressure of the jets

Iron Giant · Mar 4, 2017

It won't stain render or anything blue lolWhat happens is it sits on plastic too long and leaves an orange patch once rinsed off..never heard of it staining anything other than upvc

I use screwfix degreaser now as i have tried most things and it is the easiest to rinse..doesn't stain anything even used neat and is stronger than ubik etc

Spray it on the worst black and green fascia and leave for 5 minutes and watch most of the dirt come off just with the water pressure of the jets

Didn't want to risk it as it can be left for over 20 minutes while I work around the house.

I have got 20 litres of Virosol in my garage at the moment, I ordered of Amazon from the chemical hut but they duplicated my order by accident so I phoned them up and told them about their mistake and they said just keep it for free. [emoji3] [emoji3]

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Dave B · Mar 4, 2017

Virosol can be the same as ubik..just mix it weak if you feel uneasy and don't let it dry out

RyeCleanLiam · Mar 4, 2017

Thanks for all the help guys [emoji106] really appreciated!!

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RyeCleanLiam · Mar 4, 2017

This is the Chemical intend to use on plastics. It's biodegradable, can be diluted up to 150-1 and doesn't cause staining, pretty good stuff. Looking at getting a da Applicator or something like for my pole to apply first, leave a few mins, rinse with tap water then a good old pure water scrub and rinse.

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RyeCleanLiam · Mar 4, 2017

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Pjj · Mar 4, 2017

I had problems with tfr years ago drying on glass and not being able to remove it , but never had a problem with virosol marking any surface Evan on a hot day if it dries out or not and I've used it neat on some really bad jobs just to see what happens the worst thing is it will leave clean marks on dirty concrete paths , which turned out to be a good thing as the customer then wanted me to clean the paths and drive too lol !!!!

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