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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Darran Pryce on July 17, 2015, 10:08:59 am

Title: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: Darran Pryce on July 17, 2015, 10:08:59 am
Has anyone made (Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System) by using an unger extended pole and a pump rather than spending £800 on this dragon fly (far too expensive for what it is).
Title: Re: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: Matt. on July 17, 2015, 11:13:47 am
Not actually made one mate but it's pretty straight forward by the look of it.

I wouldn't be wanting to pay the price of a dragon fly kit without at least having a go at DIY first.
Title: Re: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: SeanK on July 17, 2015, 01:40:04 pm
All a Dragonfly kit does is spray a small amount/ mist of pure onto the high level interior glass so what ever you do
don't buy one. (Total waste of money)
Buy a pad holder from Vikan plus pads (other pads are available so the choice will be up to your own preference) buy a pole adaptor, you can then use your exterior pole. (I think most of the window cleaning suppliers sell them)
What you do is spray a pad with pure and clean the glass using as little water as possible, you then take a dry pad and polish/dry
the glass, job done.
Title: Re: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: Darran Pryce on July 17, 2015, 01:45:02 pm
All a Dragonfly kit does is spray a small amount/ mist of pure onto the high level interior glass so what ever you do
don't buy one. (Total waste of money)
Buy a pad holder from Vikan plus pads (other pads are available so the choice will be up to your own preference) buy a pole adaptor, you can then use your exterior pole. (I think most of the window cleaning suppliers sell them)
What you do is spray a pad with pure and clean the glass using as little water as possible, you then take a dry pad and polish/dry
the glass, job done.

I have already got the Vikan holder and pads... Got an unger extendable pole.  I would never buy the dragon... complete rip off on price.
Title: Re: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: SeanK on July 17, 2015, 01:53:53 pm
All a Dragonfly kit does is spray a small amount/ mist of pure onto the high level interior glass so what ever you do
don't buy one. (Total waste of money)
Buy a pad holder from Vikan plus pads (other pads are available so the choice will be up to your own preference) buy a pole adaptor, you can then use your exterior pole. (I think most of the window cleaning suppliers sell them)
What you do is spray a pad with pure and clean the glass using as little water as possible, you then take a dry pad and polish/dry
the glass, job done.

I have already got the Vikan holder and pads... Got an unger extendable pole.  I would never buy the dragon... complete rip off on price.

Then that's all you need, just damp a pad clean the glass and use a dry pad to polish off. It not so much that its a rip off more
that its just a stupid idea/ invention as it really serves no sensible purpose.
Title: Re: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: SeanK on July 17, 2015, 01:57:09 pm
Its another one off these silly gimmicks designed to snare newbies, I was one off them Im sorry to say. :-[
Title: Re: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: dazmond on July 17, 2015, 06:49:43 pm
i have an unger trad pole,fixiclamp,vice versa(squeegee/t mop combined)angle adaptor,microfibres/scrim.this is all you need for inside window cleaning.
Title: Re: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: Smurf on July 17, 2015, 11:21:48 pm
With the likes of the dragon fly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmeUMopD7AY
and others being sold  simular I see the main advantage is being able to mist and wipe at height without bringing the pole down so saves time.

Parts wise to add this mist  function to a wfp I suppose is very easy to diy by buying bits from the likes of fleebay
All you would need is a chepo pump, small battery & charger,  Pole triger & fine spray nozzle then decide how you want the water  and bits setup be it a bottle on a belt etc.

You can buy pad holders and pads from a few well know named brands like Unger http://www.ungerglobal.com/uk/default/video-indoor-window-cleaning-kit
Vikan easyshine  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxoOj1s1yrc
etc
Title: Re: Dragon Fly Internal Window Cleaning System
Post by: Smurf on July 17, 2015, 11:31:41 pm
On alex gardiner site you will also see he now sells internal cleaning bits and bobs too.
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/indoor-specialized/interior-glass-cleaning.html