How to clean upvc the easy way

Best UPVC Cleaner

As a gutter cleaning company we do our fair share of PVC cleaning whether it be fascia, soffit and gutter cleaning or window cleaning. After spending hundreds of hard earn't pounds trying all the different cleaning agents on the market we thought we would share with you the best upvc cleaners we have used.

In this guide we will talk you thought general upvc cleaners and the best upvc cleaner to remove those more stubborn stains.

Whether you are a window cleaner or a home owner i am sure you you shall pic up some top tips here to bring that dirty pvc back to life.

​So lets get to it first we will help the general public/home owners who do not have professional upvc cleaning equipment....

Upvc Clean Before and After

The best way to clean uPVC windows is to:

• Make sure the windows are fully closed
• Get yourself a bucket of water (warm would be better) and add in some washing up liquid
• Now using a soft damp cloth wipe off the bulk of the dirt, do not use anything abrasive as this could scratch the upvc.
• ​If there are stubborn stains left you could try using a magic sponge or cleaning paste to go over the upvc just be careful and do not apply to much pressure.
• Once the marks have gone now get yourself a clean damp cloth and wipe down the upvc
• Now to clean the glass, You either use a squeegee and mop or simply get a clean damp cloth and wipe over the window ensuring you get into all the corners.
• Once you have gone over the whole glass, get a window cleaning scrim and buff the glass off, this will leave a streak free finish.
• If you wish to clean the inside of the windows you can use the same steps as above but for the window opening you can use a small window brush as pictured below

Below is a list of the items you will need to clean your UPVC 

Here is the list of the items you will need to clean your UPVC which can all be purchased off amazon by simply clicking the link -

• ​Window Cleaner Scrims
• Bucket
• Microfibre Cloths
• Magic Sponges or UPVC Cleaning Paste
• Window Opening Cleaner
• Optional: Squeegee & Mop

Now the second part we will go more into cleaning UPVC as a professional exterior cleaner who has a bit more equipment to tackle fascia soffit gutter and UPVC window cleans.

This is more for cleaning professionals who own/use water fed pole cleaning equipment.

So you already have a water fed pole cleaning set up but are struggling on window first cleans and upvc cleans to get the upvc as clean you would would like to, hopefully these few little tips will help you to leave your customers upvc gleaming :)

Best UPVC Cleaners [Trade]

First off you will need a good upvc cleaner cleaning agent or TFR below are a list of the best we have used -​

• ​TRAFFIC FILM REMOVER TFR 400:1 CONCENTRATE NON CAUSTIC 25L 
• Rhino Goo! 5L UPVC Cleaner​ 
• ​PVC Cleaner and Restorer ​

If you haven't already got a backpack or sprayer you will need one of these - 5L Sprayer

So before you clean the windows using your water fed pole simply dilute the best upvc cleaner to the correct concentrate as specified by the manufacture into your pump sprayer.

Spray the upvc cleaner over all of the pvc leaving it to dwell for 1-3 minutes be sure not to let it dry.

Now theupvc cleaner of your choose will have gotten to work removing all of those nasty stains simply clean and rinse the window off as you normally would ensuring to over rinse so there is no evidence of the upvc cleaner left this way the windows are left streak free by your purified water as normal.

Best UPVC Cleaning Pastes

​If there are still stains present on the pvc after you have cleaned it using the above method do not worry we have a few more tricks up our sleeve :)

The most common stains on pvc are either black streaks or rust, both of these can be remove with a cleaning past the cleaning paste we personal use is -

Dirtbusters upvc cleaner 
(click to purchase on amazon)

But i also know many window cleaner that use 

Pink Stuff Cleaning paste 
(click to purchase on amazon)

with great results on removing stubborn stains from upvc again both of these can be purchased from Amazon by clicking on the link.

With all the above in your arsenal there is not much upvc you wont be able to get like new. 
​Hope this helps with becoming the best upvc cleaner in town and happy cleaning :)

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