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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dave allen on March 03, 2009, 02:39:03 pm

Title: Flagged or unflagged
Post by: dave allen on March 03, 2009, 02:39:03 pm
Can you tell me the difference with an unflagged or flagged brush,also mono filament etc etc ,what does this mean?Also your opinions on the best brush for domestic jobs, i currently use a stiff vikan brush or a softer ionics brush,regards Dave ;D
Title: Re: Flagged or unflagged
Post by: AuRavelling79 on March 03, 2009, 03:46:50 pm
You tend to see flagged brushes in world cup years - especially in England where the cross of St. George is seen flying from many a van window. Unflagged brushes are what I use as if I were to put a flag on it it would undoubtedly get wet.
Title: Re: Flagged or unflagged
Post by: Mike 108 on March 03, 2009, 04:47:32 pm
What type of bristles are in the Unger 11" rectangular?

It is basically the same brush as the 11" Vikan - but the ends of the bristles are definitely different (better, I think).

However, I wouldn't describe them as 'flocked'.

Is there a difference between 'flagged' and 'flocked'?

Mike
Title: Re: Flagged or unflagged
Post by: dave allen on March 03, 2009, 06:47:15 pm
What the FLOCK!!! some of you have taken the pi** out of my description, but they are actually described as flagged ,just been on window cleaning warehouse web site and several others, they all describe them this way!!!!!Apology's please ;D thanks for your advise,now whats 'Double Trim'??????
Title: Re: Flagged or unflagged
Post by: pjulk on March 03, 2009, 06:53:50 pm
I used both types of brush flocked and monofiliment.

I tend to use sill brushes now and tend to use the mono sill brush the most as i find its slightly better on bird crap.

I use my flocked sill brush on really old leaded windows as they are a bit more delicate and the flocked brush is nice and soft for them.

Double trim brush has normal sized bristles on the outside and shorter bristles in the middle.
Title: Re: Flagged or unflagged
Post by: dave allen on March 03, 2009, 07:01:08 pm
thanks paul, the ionics brush heads i have are double trim, what advantage if any are they?cheers dave
Title: Re: Flagged or unflagged
Post by: pjulk on March 03, 2009, 07:11:04 pm
I think they are supposed to be better on scrubbing but i have a double trim and don't really like it.

But i expect what people get used to and we all have our preferences.