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So far the recommendations for my problem appear to be Ajax or custard. I think I’ll try Ajax.
Oh go on Alan...give the custard a try :lol: :lol: You never know...the power of custard is a mighty thing! :shock:

Don't know if this is useful :oops:
But I've spoken to my resident uPVC expert, (a relative who's a window fitter) & he says Jif (or Cif - depending on your age) is widely used in the industry to clean frames...but then - if you use car polish after they've been cleaned it puts a shine on them and protects them from sun damage.

Could work for white plastic sunloungers?

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Mouse,

Funny you should mention “Cif�. I was in my local Brico this morning moaning about my problem and the assistant said “Try Cif Crème Nettoyant Surpuissant and apply it using M. Propre Lingettes Grattantes�. I bought some and when the weather warms up a bit I will try them.

He also told me that car plastic treatment, in the UK I know it as “Back to Black�, should be applied after the cleaning has been done.

My life is being taken over by sunloungers.

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You'll need to be re-named 'Shiny' at this rate Fluffs! :D
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Re my earlier post Alan - try leaving it on a while before you wash it off :)
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You'll need to be re-named 'Shiny' at this rate Fluffs!
How about 'Buff Fluff', although those of you with youngsters may know that holds another meaning, maybe 'Buffy fluffy' :lol:
it can get me into trouble sometimes
Had I of been Ros it would have got me into terrible trouble as I'm not sure I would have been quick enough to remember that 'media' meant half and would have shaken hands thinking 'what a nice man' and got a shock when the bill for half a brick wall arrived :shock: (sorry if this confuses anyone, refers to another thread)


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Had I of been Ros it would have got me into terrible trouble as I'm not sure I would have been quick enough to remember that 'media' meant half and would have shaken hands thinking 'what a nice man' and got a shock when the bill for half a brick wall arrived (sorry if this confuses anyone, refers to another thread)
See i knew my nightschool attempt at Spanish would pay for itself in the end :shock: ...
I will show this post to my hubby......He will be impressed :roll: ...Media is handy when ordering prawns btw the way...before I learnt it we had to eat a whole kilo as I didnt want to say anything :roll: :lol:
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Ros wrote:
Media is handy when ordering prawns btw the way...before I learnt it we had to eat a whole kilo as I didnt want to say anything :roll: :lol:
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enid wrote:Re my earlier post Alan - try leaving it on a while before you wash it off :)
That's the sort of advice I like - if you can't be bothered, leave it till tomorrow.

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Gascony Goat wrote:You'll need to be re-named 'Shiny' at this rate Fluffs! :D
If only my recliners were fluffy, then they wouldn't need polishing.

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Hmmm Fluffs - this calls for an industrial designer. A way must be found!! I smell a patent pending and an entrepreneur about to make his fortune!
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Hi All...

Update on my Melting Patio Chairs..[as if anyones interested :roll: ]

Weel the replacements have been........
absolutely excellent....When we were there this time they were still as good as new[and I know we havent had the Hottest time of the Summer yet it did get into the 100s on the patio.
They just need a hose down and a quick wipe..same with the tables...I am really chuffed[glad I bought 6 lots]actually there sooo nice someones knicked one[wasnt any of you was it wanting a sample :( ]
As this thread went on a bit and in case anyone is the least bit interested :roll: they were from Carreffour...
I think about 59 euros for the whole set[I cant be arxxd to look back on here..werent much more]
4 chairs...blue nylonny meshhy seats.. Heavy Glass table and with coated plastic.... Large sturdy Parasol....
Bargain!!
I was soo chuffed that I Bought 4 sturdy sunloungers as well the same this time I was there....
No more Melted plastic chairs, Broken Sunloungers or Bleaching yellowed plastic patio stuff..
I will report back at the end of the Summer...[if youre still awake :wink: ]
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