Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: MSTAV on January 07, 2009, 04:11:58 pm
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after watching loads of video's of the wagtail in action I think it speaks volumes,
im currently wfp and from what i have seen for the time and money it could save its well worth a go.
I have spent loads on van and all the wfp gear and am now thinking WHY.
For someone like me who only does domestic houses with no real access problems would it work???.
I havnt tried using a wagtail myself yet so excuse me if I have the wrong idea about the wagtail.
Mick
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It is appealing isn't it? No hose, no ladders, no pure water, no parking problems...
The thing is, although I'm pretty good with a squeegy and do a minimal amount of detailing, I still have to use scrim depending on the window frame construction.
Do you really think you could do a good enough standard of work using a wagtail only for domestic 1st floor properties?
I think that would take some practice, if it's possible to do.
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Have you been on the actual Wagtail site as their is some good advice with the demos.
The good thing about the flipper is that it does not hold the water like others.
If you get it right you dont need much detailing....if at all.
I love them but it does take a little mastering.
Still think wfp has the edge though.
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one thing about it that is appealing to me is that it may be better on some of my domestics where the windows are the wooden sash variety especially the top of the lower panes where I often get run marks from years of dirt build up between the frames.
Also I can see it being a huge time saver over ladders or wfp when doing the backs of terrace houses, overgrown or messy gardens etc............... not to mention in times of drought and hose pipe bans if they ever become an issue again.
I've not tried one so I would'nt know for sure, how does the wagtail compare to other makes such as the back flip design ?
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I recently got a wagtail flipper, good bit of kit, but I spent 3 hrs over Christmas hols trying to do my upstairs bedroom window...... Then decided that WFP is far quicker!
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Three hours ??? hope the neighbours weren't watching.
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I've had one for about a month and love it. But I'll qualify that remark. I haven't tried upstairs with it. I use a scrim on every window I clean with it and wouldn't feel confident about not scrimming. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that you could not get it right every time without scrimming as there are so many different types of windows. The fact is that you cannot see what's left on the frame of a first floor window from the ground. A good tool, but as in the rest of life, it's not the whole answer :)
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you may not need to do as much detailing if you use a glass cleaner without much foam and if you are carefull with the amount of solution you leave on the applicator. if your applicator is soaking and dripping wet and you catch the top of the pane then it is bound to need wiping with a scrim. :)
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Hi guys
Can you please tell me where I can buy this tool?
Much appreciate your help
Regards
Bosh
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Window cleaning warehouse. :)
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Been using one today and am really impressed, the lower windows are effortless now thanks to the light weight and pivot design. You twist the handle rather than bend your wrist which makes it just flow naturally across the window and easily into the corners. First floor windows are also easy to do with a pole, even from awkward angles it does take a bit of practice but i have found that once you get it you speed through them with only a little bit of tickling up around the edges. I find it quicker, lighter and much less strain on the wrists. I just wish i had found it earlier.
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Yes I wouldnt use it for either of those but i have seen a ground floor demo on georgian windows which made the job look quite quick. Leaded windows would not be practical, You would just use a different tool for the job either wfp or mop and blade. The mop flap that is attached doesnt hold loads of water either so first or dirty cleans may not be practical, but for general frequent cleans it is nice to use.