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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: derek mckeon on May 15, 2006, 08:08:04 pm

Title: ionics brush
Post by: derek mckeon on May 15, 2006, 08:08:04 pm

i have got a black  ionics brush there are loads of brissles on it when i clean windows with it sometimes the windows dry with little tiny spotts and sometimes the windows look greaseyas anyone got the same brush and do you have the same problem i always take good care of my brushes but just latley started to get complaints help please

Title: Re: ionics brush
Post by: JM123 on May 15, 2006, 10:17:24 pm

No matter what brush you use you will always find that you get better results f you rinse off the glass, if that isn't the problem then check your water.

Title: Re: ionics brush
Post by: Count Phil on May 16, 2006, 05:16:09 pm

I used to use ionics brushes. In my experience, the bristles are so dense the y hold dirt really really bad. Far worse than the vikans. Also they jets are big, so even if you use loads of water its actually quite low pressure and doesn't always push the dirt down the window effectivley. Your first move should be 2mm jets instead of 3mm. Next try out other brushes, you'll prefer almost all of them to your ionics brush, everyone my way seems to have ditched them. I reckon that's what your problem is.

Title: Re: ionics brush
Post by: derek mckeon on May 16, 2006, 05:40:00 pm

shal i invest in a vikan brush and will it fit my ionic pole as the pole is great

Title: Re: ionics brush
Post by: Moderator David@stives on May 16, 2006, 06:02:33 pm

I think ionics brushes are the best you can get and i would not use anything else.

I have tried a brodex brush ,but the brissels were far too floppy for my liking.

I tried a vikan but after half a day it had turned black through holding trapped dirt.

I have heard very good reviews about the tucker brushes which some say are the best ,but i cannot comment never having used one.

Dave

Title: Re: ionics brush
Post by: Rob_j on May 16, 2006, 07:20:28 pm

What pole are you using Derek?
Ionics sell 2 types (domestic and professional) they have different brushes with different size jets. The Domestic brush I found was no good for daily use and the jets were to big. The professional ones are the dogs bo***cks and I would not concider using anything else.

P.S. I dont think its down to keeping your brush clean I have cleaned mine once in 3 years and it still works fine, even if it does look a bit rough. Good results are all down to good rinsing.

Cheers
Rob

Title: Re: ionics brush
Post by: gaza on May 16, 2006, 08:42:52 pm

DAVID:  BEEN USING TUCKER FOR 4 YRS ON AND OFF STILL LIKE BRAND NEW
IONICS FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THE BRISTLES ARE STARTING TO CURL UP ON THEM SELVES.

 GAZA

Title: Re: ionics brush
Post by: JM123 on May 17, 2006, 12:42:02 am

I think its hard to beatthe vikan for an all round brush although I got a Salmon from Arthur at Surecleansystems fitted it to  my 25ft ecolite and have to say its very good, but then somelove them some don't.

Title: Re: ionics brush
Post by: jeff evans on May 17, 2006, 03:43:21 pm

Hi i use GAZ H20 brushes i find these are top notch brushes.

I got vikan brushes with my poles but only use these for con roofs and dirty jobs now, you wont beat gazs brushes on price either.

Cheers jeff.