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HOW TO USE LOUVRE GUN
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The XPRT Louvre Gun is designed to rinse louvre windows quickly and cleanly using pure water. Here’s how to get perfect results every time.
🔧 Step 1: Set Up and Prepare the Area
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Attach an 8mm hose to the base of the louvre gun.
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Check the connection is tight, no leaks.
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Test water flow away from the work area to check pressure.
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Place towels or drop sheets under the louvres to catch drips.
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Pressure Tip: Hold down the trigger and point the tip upward. If water bubbles gently out the top, you’re good. If it spurts high, the pressure is too strong - turn it down.
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Pure Water Note: For spotless glass, make sure your TDS meter reads 000 ppm.
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Initial Burst Warning: Every time you stop the flow, pressure builds up. When restarting, be ready for a quick burst of water.
🧽 Step 2: Wash the Louvres
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Use a wet XPRT Louvre Mop to scrub 3-4 panels at a time.
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Don’t overdo it - too many panels at once means water dries too fast and leaves cloudy marks.
💦 Step 3: Rinse Properly with the Louvre Gun
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Start rinsing at the top centre of each blade, cleaning one at a time from top to bottom.
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Slide the nozzle side-to-side, ensuring water flows across the entire glass surface.
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Leave the louvres slightly open, so they are as vertical as possible (to allow gravity to dry them) but not touching (to allow air flow while they dry).
🧠 Quick Reminders
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Test the spray before aiming at glass. Expect a strong burst.
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Small sections gets better results - rinse only 3-4 panels at a time.
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Rinse thoroughly for a clean, streak-free finish.
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If the trigger ever feels sticky, remove the plastic end cap under the yellow trigger, pull out the spring and pin, apply a small smear of silicone tap lubricant or plumber’s grease to the pin, reassemble. Do not use WD-40 or petroleum greases.
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See more here: maintain louvre gun trigger.
HOW TO USE LOUVRE MOP
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The Louvre mop is an purpose-built tool designed to clean louvre windows safely and efficiently.
🔍 Step 1: Inspect the Pad Before Use
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Gently run your fingers across the microfiber cleaning pad to check for any grit, sand, or sharp debris.
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Particles trapped in the fibers can scratch glass, especially on tinted or coated louvres.
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Replace or clean the pad if it feels rough or visibly dirty.
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💧 Step 2: Prepare the Louvre Mop
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Wet the microfibre pad with clean water before use. A quick dip in a bucket or spray is all it needs.
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Only add a small amount of detergent if the glass is especially dirty or greasy.
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Less soap means less rinsing and cleaner results.
🧼 Step 3: Clean the Louvre Panels
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Wash 3-4 louvre blades at a time by wiping back and forth several times.
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Be sure to clean the small blade holders at the ends of each panel.
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If needed, also wipe down the surrounding window frames.
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Work from top to bottom.
🚿 Step 4: Clean the Pad After Use
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Rinse the microfibre pad thoroughly in water to flush out dirt.
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To keep your microfibre working at full performance, give it a machine wash occasionally:
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Peel the pad off the aluminium frame by pulling one end firmly.
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Wash on a gentle cycle with mild detergent.
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❌ Do not use fabric softeners, they reduce microfiber effectiveness.
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✅ Air dry only. Avoid tumble drying.
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🔄 Step 5: Reattach the Louvre Mop Pad
Reattaching the microfibre can be tricky because the Velcro grips tightly. Here's the easy way:
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Fold the microfibre sleeve (or microfibre pad) with one side slightly longer than the other. Place a bendable piece of plastic on the white side of the sleeve and hold it in place.
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Slide the plastic and sleeve into the metal frame, shorter side first.
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Push the sleeve fully into the frame, then simply pull the card out.
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The sleeve will grip to the velcro, and your Louvre Mop is ready to use.
🧠 Reminders
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Always check the pad for debris before use.
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Use just a little or no detergent to avoid extra rinsing.
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Machine wash regularly, no fabric softener.
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Store dry, and out of direct sun to prolong microfibre life.
HOW TO USE XPRT GRIP CLIP
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WARNING
NOT A FALL-PROTECTION DEVICE
Use correct ladder angle (1:4) and stable footing
Use only on secure gutters
Do not use if gutter or leaf guard prevents full grip
The XPRT Grip Clip - Long is a quick, no-fuss way to secure your ladder to a gutter and work with confidence. Independently lab-tested by LMATS (NATA-accredited) for sideways and outward force. Full results available.
🪜 Step 1. Position Your Ladder
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Rest your ladder on the gutter (Safe Work recommends the ladder extends at least 1 meter above the edge of gutter or roof).
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Check the ladder feet are stable and the ladder is at a safe climbing angle (about 75° or 1:4).
🔗 Step 2. Attach the XPRT Grip Clip
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Climb the ladder Once the front lip of the gutter is in reach, open the spring-loaded clip and close it over the gutter edge just outside the ladder.
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Stretch the elastic cord across to the other side of the ladder. To avoid tripping, wrap the cord once around the ladder rung just above the gutter.
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Clip the second clamp to the gutter on the other side of the ladder. The built-in tension helps stabilise the ladder and reduce unwanted movement, especially sideways slipping or tipping back.
📿 3. Remove and Store
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To remove, simply unclip both sides.
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Clip it to your belt, tool bag, or shirt collar for hands-free carrying, or wear it around your neck using the elastic cord like a lanyard.
🧠 Key Reminders
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Check clips and cord is in good condition before each use.
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Replace the cord if there is visible wear.
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Grip Clip helps reduce ladder movement. It does not replace safe ladder setup or common sense.
HOW TO USE YELLOW BRICK
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The Yellow Brick is a foam holder for 0000 grade steel wool, built for polishing hard water marks and detailing glass, by hand or on a pole.
🧶 Step 1: Fit the Steel Wool
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Take a pad of genuine 0000 grade steel wool (not included) and fit it under the elastic, hooked around the corners.
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The guide slits in the foam help the elastic sit right.
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The wool should sit flat against the face of the Brick.
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Only ever use genuine 0000 grade, and never a rusty or dirty pad.
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🪢 Step 2: Scrub by hand or on a Pole
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In your hand, the foam block is far more comfortable than gripping loose wool, so you can work marks for longer.
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On a pole, push the tapered socket firmly onto your pole tip. Fits all standard tips, no adaptors needed.
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Reach skylights and high glass from the ground, and stay off the ladder..
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💧 Step 3: Work Wet or Dry
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Dry for light detailing and touch-ups.
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Wet for hard water marks and stubborn spots.
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Rinse and squeegee off when you're done.
⚠️ Before you start: check your glass type. Tinted and Low-E coated glass need extra care. See our full guide on how to avoid scratching glass with steel wool, and our YouTube comparison video showing how different brands of 0000 steel wool perform.
⚠️ Wet wool rusts fast, sometimes within hours. Don't put rusty wool on glass, that can cause scratches.
