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Do you know of a way to remove about 2 years build-up of pool (chlorine)spray on our windows?
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Marlan,
You will no doubt need to use a restoration method professional window cleaners use. The two methods are chemical and mechanical.
Chemical: The most effective method is to use a chemical or chemical formula that is acid based. You may need a harsh acid like hydrofluoric acid. This is extremely corrosive and dangerous to handle though. See the Wikipedia article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrofluoric_acid
Mechanical: This method is usually done by buffing off the glass using an abrasive like cerim oxide commonly called "jeweller's rouge". The process can be dramatically expedited by using a power buffer or drill.
There are window cleaning warehouses that sell these items especially for this purpose. We use ABC Window Cleaning Supply (http://www.window-cleaning-supply.com), but another fine supplier is J Racenstein (http://www.jracenstein.com). J Racenstein has a few brief articles and chemicals they suggest found here: http://www.jracenstein.com/store/howto_p10.asp ABC window cleaning has basically the same supplies found here: http://window-cleaning-supply.com/cat-Chemicals-10.aspx
Let me know how it turns out!
Sincerely,
Robert Lamb
Window Masters
www.mywindowmasters.com
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Robert Lamb
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I'm happy to answer any questions you have regarding the cleaning and restoration of your windows. I can also view your pictures via email and give you advice on what you can do yourself and what needs to be left to the pros. I can also give advise on scratched glass, how to repair it & what caused it. Pressure washing and gutter cleaning are other areas of expertise.
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Over 20 years in the window cleaning industry, owning and operating two window cleaning companies, Rob's Window Cleaning http://www.robswindowcleaning.com and Window Masters http://www.mywindowmasters.com and http://www.robscleaningservice.com
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IWCA, window cleaning network, chamber of commerce
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"Window Cleaner" magazine
Education/Credentials
International Window Cleaning (IWCA) training on man lifts, awning cleaning and window cleaning.
Awards and Honors
Voted best window cleaner in Western Kentucky.
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Applebee's, Cracker Barrel, CVS Pharmacy, Dairy Queen, Dollar General, Edward Jones, Enterprise Rent A Car, Ethan Allen, Fashion Bug, Fazoli's, FYE Music, GNC, H&R Block, Hardee's, Hot Topic, Kentucky Dam Village, Kroger, Logan's Roadhouse, Market House Museum, O' Charley's, Radio Shack, Rafferty's, Remax, Sirk & Co., Stanley Steamer, State Farm, Steak N Shake, Talbots, The Buckle, The Gap, The Outback, Toys Are Us, Victoria's Secret, and hundreds of others.
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