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cleaning greenhouse with pressure washer ?
Hi folk,
I have two greenhouses that are covered in algae and dirt at my new house. Is a pressure washer going to be too harsh to clean the glass ? Anyone with experience please ? tia, cheers -- It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. |
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"icarus" wrote in message
... Hi folk, I have two greenhouses that are covered in algae and dirt at my new house. Is a pressure washer going to be too harsh to clean the glass ? Anyone with experience please ? tia, cheers -- It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. I do mine every year with my pressure washer. Works for me very well. I use no chemicals and feed off the house water butt if I can. I also use the rotating brush to scrub the glass inside and out. Steve -- The UK SpeedTrap Guide" @ www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk The UK Weather Guide" @ www.ukstorms.com |
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icarus wrote:
Hi folk, I have two greenhouses that are covered in algae and dirt at my new house. Is a pressure washer going to be too harsh to clean the glass ? Anyone with experience please ? tia, cheers Depends to some extent on how powerful the pressure washer. A powerful one will remove cement from between bricks and slabs, so I reckon if you angle it the glass would flirt out. However can you not adjust to a fan spray? |
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"icarus" wrote in message ... Hi folk, I have two greenhouses that are covered in algae and dirt at my new house. Is a pressure washer going to be too harsh to clean the glass ? Anyone with experience please ? tia, cheers Be OK if you can adjust the pressure......... jenny |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
... The message from "icarus" contains these words: Hi folk, I have two greenhouses that are covered in algae and dirt at my new house. Is a pressure washer going to be too harsh to clean the glass ? Anyone with experience please ? Some older GH's have the cheapest quality horticultural glass which breaks easily under pressure stress; or pops out of those old-style clips. Newer, better quality GH's may have been fitted with stronger glass, or even safety glass on the walls and ends, each pane held securely all the way round with a rubber seal against the frame. Even with a strong GH I just used a soft-bristle plastic hand brush (the kind that comes with a plastic dustpan) and hot soapy water to gently scrub over the glass and frame, inside and out. As you finish washing each wall, rinse off the loosened grot with clean cold water from an ordinary hose. Janet. That's a good point Janet, I should have said that all my glass toughened 4mm and stuck in place, if it was not TSG and stuck I would not use a pressure washer on it. It would not be safe in my opinion. Steve |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from "icarus" contains these words: Hi folk, I have two greenhouses that are covered in algae and dirt at my new house. Is a pressure washer going to be too harsh to clean the glass ? Anyone with experience please ? Some older GH's have the cheapest quality horticultural glass which breaks easily under pressure stress; or pops out of those old-style clips. Newer, better quality GH's may have been fitted with stronger glass, or even safety glass on the walls and ends, each pane held securely all the way round with a rubber seal against the frame. Even with a strong GH I just used a soft-bristle plastic hand brush (the kind that comes with a plastic dustpan) and hot soapy water to gently scrub over the glass and frame, inside and out. As you finish washing each wall, rinse off the loosened grot with clean cold water from an ordinary hose. Janet. Are you Delia Smith in disguise? |
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In message , Steve -
www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk writes "Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from "icarus" contains these words: Hi folk, I have two greenhouses that are covered in algae and dirt at my new house. Is a pressure washer going to be too harsh to clean the glass ? Anyone with experience please ? Some older GH's have the cheapest quality horticultural glass which breaks easily under pressure stress; or pops out of those old-style clips. Newer, better quality GH's may have been fitted with stronger glass, or even safety glass on the walls and ends, each pane held securely all the way round with a rubber seal against the frame. That's a good point Janet, I should have said that all my glass toughened 4mm and stuck in place, if it was not TSG and stuck I would not use a pressure washer on it. It would not be safe in my opinion. I've used a PW on two GH, both probably 20 + years old, standard cheap horti glass, never had any problem with glass breakage, nor would I imagine it's very likely. The little metal clips can sometime get pinged out though, but easy to replace. Much the best way for cleaning along the edge, in the channels etc, and the overlaps between glass. I would wear some eye protection though, not for the glass but because of bits of detritus that can get wash out. I find a visor type one much more comfortable and easy to use that glasses/goggles. -- Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds urg Suppliers and References FAQ: http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from "pied piper" contains these words: Are you Delia Smith in disguise? No, I don't conceal my ID behind a pseudonym. Are you a child-abductor? Janet. Your middle name must be patronising |
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Thanks for all the help
cheers |
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"icarus" wrote in message ... Thanks for all the help cheers just some feedback. I did two old greenhouses with no problems no damage, no broken panes, no hassle except a bit wet )) thanks guys. |
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