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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dazmond on April 03, 2011, 11:22:23 pm

Title: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: dazmond on April 03, 2011, 11:22:23 pm
can anybody give me a review of these new brushes from gardiners?


ive got 2 supalites and they ve been fine but ive just bought an aqua-daptor and it seems to make my slx pole "top heavy" now.it almost feels like ive got a vikan brick on the end with the supalite!! :( :(

so im thinking of getting one of these brushes to make it lighter again.

can you get them to fit on a normal plastic adjustable gooseneck?


the slx ive used  for 2 full days work without the aqua-daptor and its been great.

this morning i used it to clean my windows and a few neighbours WITH the aqua-daptor and i experimented with using it at awkward angles and at full stretch and it really made a difference but not in a good way!! :( :(

it really felt a lot heavier and it bent the slx section more at full stretch.

i might even do away with the aqua-daptor altogether!ill give it a few days and see if i get used to it! ;D ;D
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: dave0123 on April 03, 2011, 11:27:10 pm
i was going to ask the same question as im in the need for a new brush.. apparently you can fit them to the normal plastic angle connection by selecting this when ordering the brush for extra £2.00
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: luther1 on April 03, 2011, 11:29:24 pm
Daz,i use an Xtreme and it came with the 'normal' socket on it. I only put my dt mono back on now for roof/upvc cleans as it now feels too heavy. If you get an Xtreme you won't be disappointed
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: ian1972 on April 04, 2011, 09:49:09 am
To b fair the extream look more like a toothbrush than a window cleaners equipment to look at they are disappointing but to use they are great on regular work really light  which is what we want,a bit pricey but that's what u pay for the best
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on April 04, 2011, 01:52:58 pm
I got the Extreme & to be honest I wasn't expecting that much from it. I knew it would be light & very good in certain circumstances.

However, it has exceeded all my expectations & is far, far better than I expected! I love it, it really does make a hell of a difference with less weight on the end of the pole. The bristles have a lovely action, not too hard, not too soft & the splay is just right.

I ditched my normal Super-Lites & now use this for just about everything! It makes a huge difference to windows at angles too.

I use mine with a plastic angle adaptor & swivel. ;)
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: Lee GLS on April 04, 2011, 03:37:14 pm
does anyone use the xtreme for first cleans?
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on April 04, 2011, 03:51:02 pm
does anyone use the xtreme for first cleans?

I have BUT I don't clean the top frame, no problem.

However, you do have to be realistic Lee. It's a superb maintenance brush & makes a huge difference with it's weight saving. But, look at it, it's probably not the best choice for manky first cleans if you're cleaning all the frames/sills etc also. ;D
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: STEVE-UK on April 04, 2011, 04:47:11 pm
I have been using the extreme wide brush and am not impressed as the brush bows hence not much of the brush is cleaning the window, i have contacted gardiners who said this will happen and i just need to bend it back the other way :-\ , no problems though as they have agreed to a refund as for me its not practical having this brush on the end of a sixty foot pole then having to lower it to straighten the brush, but as mentioned they are happy to give me a refund, if they decide to modify/strengthen the brush i will happily buy another
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on April 04, 2011, 04:50:51 pm
Extreme is a very good brush - better than it looks and I use it for everything.
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: Robin Ray on April 04, 2011, 04:58:15 pm
We find extreem is excellent for all cleans including first cleans. I would highly recomend getting one. :)

Rob
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: S.A.J on April 04, 2011, 05:05:32 pm
Love the extreme, but have to agree with Steve UK on the wide version, mine is in the shed gathering dust after 2 days of use!!
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: STEVE-UK on April 04, 2011, 11:06:47 pm
Love the extreme, but have to agree with Steve UK on the wide version, mine is in the shed gathering dust after 2 days of use!!

are you going to send yours back?
Title: Re: SL EXTREME BRUSHES REVIEW?
Post by: Frankybadboy on April 05, 2011, 07:18:19 am
Love the extreme, but have to agree with Steve UK on the wide version, mine is in the shed gathering dust after 2 days of use!!
know hes going to send it to me for free :P :P :P