Robinson Greenhouse Glass Issues

For the sum I anticipate you would have paid; I should expect a foc service repair; so that you don't give adverse reviews/comments upon forums etc...
Unfortunately, having sourced my two (small) greenhouses for the cost of two gallons of diesel, I do not have such leverage !

 

haha, yeah perhaps. If only it wasn't for all the spiders in there!

 

The company that makes them were fine but the company that we brought it from were terrible. Probably one of the worst companies I've ever had to deal with. Zero customer service and zero care once the product arrived and we searched ages to get an installer. As I mentioned earlier, the whole foundation was done to the specifications they gave us and after it was done the installer told us it was wrong and the company told us it's not their fault!

 

Unless I stand on the edges of the glass where the aluminium is, I wouldn't be able to get up there, unless perhaps with a cherry picker. But even then the aluminium covers to get to the screws that fix the glass only slide on and off, which means taking the guttering all the way around off, which is fixed into the main structure and doesn't have access. Zero thought on servicing by the manufacturer.

 

Take a look at the link below hniy. I use a Wet and Forget product for pathways and find it very good.

The Top 4 Spots to Keep Clean in the Garden - Wet & Forget Blog

 

Can't use bleach as it's on the inside of the greenhouse also so using vinegar solution which is a bit of work but comes out nice for most parts

 

Thanks. But read the label and it contains Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides which pose a risk to health

 

If you follow the instructions regarding dilution, wear rubber gloves and goggles most people will be alright, unless they are already sensitised to these compounds.
I'd also say wear gloves and goggles when working with bleach if you have health concerns.
Another idea would be to have look round locally and find a business that cleans greenhouse/conservatories etc.

 

I'd not use rainwater run off for watering plants if you are using any chemicals to clean the glass.

 

It depends what plants you are growing good old tomatoes, chillies, sweet peppers and most bedding plants then I wouldn't worry too much. If you have a valuable collection of orchids, cacti, or palms etc then I'd agree with Pete.
Assuming the clean is once a year; I think I'd clean the glass, rinse and then after the first rainy weekend drain the rainwater storage system as much as possible, it will refill after the next wet day and you should be fine.

 

I've found tomatoes to be very susceptible to chemicals, admittedly it's mostly around just a hint of weedkiller, but seedlings would be my biggest worry regarding any cleaning chemicals.

 

When cleaning the glass , I disconnect the drain pipes to the two barrels ..

As I said I add a capful of bleach to a bucket of warm water with washing liquid added makes it really bubbly.. then I just dollop on and leave .. following day all washed off with a hose attached to a window cleaning brush …


Works for me , but yes if using chemicals follow the instructions…wear goggles etc

Spruce

 

The health warnings which appear on nearly everything these days are as much, if not more, to protect the manufacturer than for any health risk to the consumer as long as the item is used in accordance with instruction. We live in a world where the cover on takeaway coffee states "This product may be hot"!

 

This is why I like doing only container gardening in a greenhouse. I can empty everything easily and scrub with whatever I wish and cause no harm to my plants. I too use washing up soap (Dawn) and a brush. Then rinse with the hose.

I takes me a full day to do this but it is worth it and really, it is not a weekly exercise. In your case with such a large space, you could simply shuffle things to methodically clean one section at a time.

I use wet and forget on outside things and it says right on the formula sold here that it will not harm plants so I don't understand the worry. At what level of concentration does your product have this particular chemical and how much (particles per thousand) over the safety limits is the concern that stops you from using it?