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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: vivaro 013 on February 22, 2008, 09:31:26 pm

Title: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: vivaro 013 on February 22, 2008, 09:31:26 pm: only be using vikan brushes for my w f p systems, does anybody no of any brushes which have more scrubbing power in there bristles to remove the likes of bird crap and heavily soiled windows and spider webs which are in the corners
any help would be appreciated
tyou
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 22, 2008, 09:35:20 pm: Any mono-filament brush will have more scrubbing power due to sharper bristle ends. It also helps if the bristles are all slightly (0.3mm-4mm) different lengths in each bunch, as this creates new bristle impact as you move the brush on the glass.
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: vivaro 013 on February 22, 2008, 10:47:55 pm: thanks alex
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: jikwan on February 23, 2008, 06:47:28 pm: black and white addis get it from focus
awesome scrubber i think very few could challenge it
i cant use mine because it jumps around
my pole got a bit of whip
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: edd on February 23, 2008, 07:01:37 pm: we have tried most and the best is the new Ionic brush £14 and its double trim
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: Captain Scarlet on February 23, 2008, 07:03:07 pm: Heres what I found with the Unger ( Unger but made by Vikan ) and the Mono Vikan rectangulars. The Unger has alot more scrubbing power ( even though it is flocked ) and aslo it splays into corners much better but I still much prefer the Mono Vikan for various reasons, oh and the jets are 3mm as standard on the Unger so get that changed if you order one, Luke
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: Captain Scarlet on February 23, 2008, 07:06:55 pm: Ive have the following brushes:

Ionics Mono Dual Trim
Vikan Flocked Oval
Vikan Mono Rectangular
Unger Flocked Rectangular ( nothing like the vikan flocked even though it is a Vikan really)
Super-lite ( Bentley )

My brushes of choice is the Vikan Mono and Super-lite brushes. Hopefully Alex's new brush will replace my favourites
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: dan hughes on February 23, 2008, 09:21:35 pm: Quote from: Luke Johnson on February 23, 2008, 07:06:55 pm
Ive have the following brushes:

Ionics Mono Dual Trim
Vikan Flocked Oval
Vikan Mono Rectangular
Unger Flocked Rectangular ( nothing like the vikan flocked even though it is a Vikan really)
Super-lite ( Bentley )

My brushes of choice is the Vikan Mono and Super-lite brushes. Hopefully Alex's new brush will replace my favourites

i have teh unger / vikan square brush - it's the only one i've used i don't think it's bad - but do get some spotting on some windows - do you think the vikan oval mono would be better !??
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: Captain Scarlet on February 23, 2008, 09:31:37 pm: no, go for the vikan monofilament. The unger ( made by vikan ) is better than the vikan flocked though, luke
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: Count Phil on February 24, 2008, 01:18:55 pm: Tucker is the best scrubber. Green, black, poo, whatever, even lichen on conservatory roofs.

I think as saw a photo of the bristles on alex's new brush (or did I imagine it?) and they looked just like tucker brushes. So here's hoping that the new gardiner brush will be a tucker brush that fits on a standard gooseneck!
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: Captain Scarlet on February 24, 2008, 03:39:47 pm: Its easy to make a Tucker fit a standard thread, buy the following:

Tucker ( flat back )
thread plate ( get off a brush or buy one online )
jets and hose

Glue or screw the thread plate on the back and gluse jets over or in the jet holes of the Tucker, simple, Luke
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: Count Phil on February 24, 2008, 06:52:50 pm: Its just a bit make shift and would probably snap off.
Title: Re: brushes with more scrubber power
Post by: vivaro 013 on February 24, 2008, 08:15:37 pm: Quote from: P bowen on February 24, 2008, 01:18:55 pm
Tucker is the best scrubber. Green, black, poo, whatever, even lichen on conservatory roofs.

I think as saw a photo of the bristles on alex's new brush (or did I imagine it?) and they looked just like tucker brushes. So here's hoping that the new gardiner brush will be a tucker brush that fits on a standard gooseneck!

were do you buy tucker brushes at