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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: kevinc on February 03, 2012, 07:41:33 pm

Title: wagtail,any good?
Post by: kevinc on February 03, 2012, 07:41:33 pm
looking at getting a wagtail mainly for shops etc are they any good?also if they are good would it be easier to buy a selection of em for domestic work
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 03, 2012, 07:50:16 pm
Wagtails are fantastic. Definitely in my top 5 bits of "must have" window cleaning kit.

They're fast, light, easy to use, and BRILLIANT on the end of a pole for high internal work.  ;)
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: mikecam on February 03, 2012, 07:51:47 pm
looking at getting a wagtail mainly for shops etc are they any good?also if they are good would it be easier to buy a selection of em for domestic work
They're very good. A lot of people use them as a hand tool. I prefer ordinary method for hand work. For pole work they are excellent. Just get one and have a fiddle with it see what ya think, thery're not everyones cup of tea.
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: colin purewater on February 03, 2012, 07:56:52 pm
Yep! It's the only thing I can use

That's because I'm useless with anything else  ::)
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on February 03, 2012, 08:12:34 pm
SUPERB!!!!!

So much easier, faster, do a better job IMO too.

Get one with a pad on though (flipper etc) Personally, I don't see the point of two separate wagtails- squeegee & mop.
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: keyser soze on February 03, 2012, 09:00:34 pm
i love the wagtail light and easy on the wrist brill for large windows
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: weetot on February 03, 2012, 09:04:19 pm
Rubbish, sold mine on e-bay after 3 weeks use. They just dont hold enough water.

Tho' they are good for high internals where you dont want splashin' around the shop, but thats about it IMO.
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: paul kitchiner on February 03, 2012, 09:25:00 pm
Bought 1 bout 6 months ago used it once and didd'nt like it so put it away. Found it last week and thought I'd give it another try and now getting used to it but still need some practace but I would def give it a go
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on February 03, 2012, 09:27:05 pm
Rubbish, sold mine on e-bay after 3 weeks use. They just dont hold enough water.Tho' they are good for high internals where you dont want splashin' around the shop, but thats about it IMO.

Yeah, good point.

I don't use wagtail's own pads, I make my own from Lidl floor mop pads. Half the price & 10 times better! ;)
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: weetot on February 03, 2012, 09:40:45 pm
Rubbish, sold mine on e-bay after 3 weeks use. They just dont hold enough water.Tho' they are good for high internals where you dont want splashin' around the shop, but thats about it IMO.

Yeah, good point.

I don't use wagtail's own pads, I make my own from Lidl floor mop pads. Half the price & 10 times better! ;)


Yep, theres a nice little cottage industry for you, make em pads and sell em on well known internet sites, good little earner!




Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: bobby p on February 03, 2012, 09:45:40 pm
WAGTAIL  is fantastic, i find the 12 inch blue wagtail suits me best of all
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: LWC Ltd on February 03, 2012, 10:53:20 pm
Get a Wagtail and if you have an A ladder - sell it, you won't be using it any more.
Title: Re: wagtail,any good?
Post by: NJWindowCleaning on February 03, 2012, 11:53:00 pm
The tool is only good as the operator so practice first to master the technic  ;D ;D

They are a good and quick to do most of your work with, but some people will differ as they aren't for everyone's liking, this is why there is different tools to suit all types of people.  ;D ;D