Removing plastic film from sealed window units

[Lucky Luke]

I wonder if having something like this would help in terms of not needing to worry as much about balance? Granted it's slightly bulky but if you have room for it, at least you'd be standing on a platform instead of a ladder rung. And might come in handy for other diy jobs?

Scaffold Platform | VonHaus

I know you mean to help, but I doubt whether there would be room for it in this small room, with furniture too. Also, I am now past hiring equipment. The trouble that some people will take, in order to help others, amazes me! Thanks, friend.
L.L.

 

[Tigercubrider]

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Werner-Hop...VDLDtCh12hAx5EAQYASABEgL0sfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

These are way more comfortable to stand on than ladders. Depends on your height and working height.
No handrail but I have never fallen off one

 

[Lucky Luke]

Do you remember how the film was added?
Our windows at work were retrospectively made safer with film. The guys used plant sprayers and water/washing up liquid. I did similar using mirror tint on some windows.

I was wondering if some heavy duty tape and polythene sheet plus a wall paper stripper could introduce steam into the area and rehydrate the film? Maybe just to loosen the grip?

There are ceramic scrapers for cleaning induction Hobbs that shouldn't damage glass

I didn't know about those scrapers, so thanks for the tip. I don't think steam would help, and I would find that too much work. However, your mention of heavy duty tape gave me an idea. I have some VERY adhesive tape (it's also quite wide) that, if applied to the film, might drag it off in large pieces with the help of a scraper. I shall certainly try that!
L.L.

 

[Lucky Luke]

One of these is fine:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/unger-mi...mPaxKWiE0Fqt5Axs7aoaAhQrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or one of these

https://www.toolstation.com/stanley...trBbyncYAObOZNJc6zAbxKhnykok5rRQaAvWrEALw_wcB

Steel is softer than glass so you will struggle to scratch it.

I was unaware of that, friend, so my present scraper may be ok, as it is very thin and flexible. However, I shall bear the links in mind. Thank you!
L.L..

 

[Lucky Luke]

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Werner-Hop...VDLDtCh12hAx5EAQYASABEgL0sfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

These are way more comfortable to stand on than ladders. Depends on your height and working height.
No handrail but I have never fallen off one

Once again, thank you. The fact is that most of the work could be done with me standing on broad-topped furniture, and steadying myself where necessary, by placing a hand on the step-ladders.
L.L.

 

[fillyboy]

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Does he do a double somersault with three twists to dismount?
I bet he's just bought those steps, then realised they weren't high enough.

 

[gasbanni]

You've been given the answer those razor scrapers are ideal and you will not scratch the glass unless your ham fisted.

Plus you can buy packets of replacement blades for when the go blunt.......cheap and easy I also use tge on induction ranges glass tops never scratched one yes. Heat is risky !!


https://www.toolstation.com/axus-retractable-window-scraper/p54199#full-desc

This kind of thing.

 

[Notch7]

Oh my life, what is wrong with people.

It looks like America, not some 3rd world country.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

I know you mean to help, but I doubt whether there would be room for it in this small room, with furniture too. Also, I am now past hiring equipment. The trouble that some people will take, in order to help others, amazes me! Thanks, friend.
L.L.

To be honest I meant for you to buy. I noticed afterwards it folds down so can be stored in a relatively small space. Although I get your point re: small rooms