Showing posts with label willie erkin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label willie erkin. Show all posts

Tuesday, 2 August 2011

The Wagtail Erkonomic Pole, Hip Dipper & Combi


New from Wagtail, the Combi - interchangeable pads on your favourite squeegee, the Hip-Dipper - a new squeezable lightweight bag, the "Erkonomic pole" - a new mid size non-extend-able pole & a detailing tool that can fit your scrim or microfiber on the end of the pole. The most versatile squeegee out - there!




Some more videos - not found anywhere else on the web!

Monday, 19 October 2009

The Wagtail Whirlwind Tutorial

The Wagtail Whirlwind is a faster, combination wash & wipe that works simultaneously with a new aggressive micro-fibre pad. You can mop and squeegee in one, or alternate between modes in less than a second. Great for most cleaning applications especially windows, pole work and floors. The Wagtail Whirlwind includes rubber and clip-on pad & is very robust. Willie Wagtail demonstrates the "Wagtail Whirlwind" in the next video, showing you how to make the most of your Wagtail proving you can work up to 25% - 30% faster.



Chris Dawber from Newton Aycliffe in Durham aka "Wagga" on the UK window cleaning forums has made an art of adapting the Wagtail tools in a big way. Chris does about 80-90% of his round using a pole only. With these latest developments he says "anyone could learn the techniques fairly quickly." "It took me about 7yrs to perfect my technique but then along came the Flipper version and suddenly it made all the difference." See more of Chris's videos here, here & here. Below see Chris explaining his method, the different kind of Wagtails, using "dog-ears" to eliminate detailing & the DIY work needed.







This video by Willie shows off a demonstration of cleaning floors with the Wagtail. I've used this method a few times eliminating water left behind by using water fed poles on polished surfaces.

Available in the USA here.
Available in the UK here.

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Wagtail World Window Cleaning Challenge



A shop window cleaned in 30 seconds? Watch Eugene from No Streaks Window Cleaning in Sydney cleaning a large shop front in 30 seconds using the new Wagtail Flipper/Combi & see just how fast Wagtail tools are! The "World Window Cleaning Challenge" is open to anyone & everyone. Clean a similar size shop window & capture it on video & send myself (email top right) or Willie Wagtail (click logo right) the video link to have a chance at winning your own Wagtail squeegee. When you post your video, entitle it "Wagtail World Window Cleaning Challenge" & use any brand 18" squeegee & extension pole to try & beat the time! We're waiting for your videos - send them in now. Even if you don't beat the time, there's a good chance you will receive a Wagtail squeegee any way!



Watch Willie in action here & beaten by his daughter! Yes it's that easy.


Much has been written in the last year on the poor quality of glass and the scratching of glass by window cleaning scrapers. Wagtail have addressed this issue by introducing a worlds first wet pivoting scraper. The scraper is similar to the Ettore 4 inch scraper, the difference being a movable pivot and a wet hinged pad attached to the body of the scraper. Moisten the pad and scraping becomes easier and less harmful to the window thereby reducing the chance of scratches. The pivot provides extra reach as well as scraping alongside of window frames at the correct angle.



Willie Erken is the Managing Director of Wagtail Cleaning Tools. Willie was a professional cleaner for more than 20 years in shopfront, domestic and highrise window cleaning. As the inventor "Willie" and his employees developed muscle strain and carpal tunnel syndrome due to the weight and design of window cleaning tools , he recognised the need for better designed tools. "I personally guarantee greater productivity and less arm strain for you and your employees." Wagtail Cleaning Tools is an innovative Australian company specialising in designing award winning fast and easy to use window and floor cleaning tools.

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

The New Wagtail Glass Scraper



Willie Erkin from Wagtail presents the new glass scraper from his stable of inventions. For those who already have the latest range of the "blue ribbon" line, you will understand how the notches on the orbital handle can be fixed with the sliding switch. This is put to good use with the addition of the scraper model shown below by Willie himself below in the video. This is definitely one to go on my wish list!



Pivoting scraper for glass.

Advantages:
Adjustable pivot to the angle of window frames.
Wet scraper to minimise scratching.
Extension pole, same tool wets and scrapes.
Easy blade replacement.
Optimal scraping angle to window.

Thursday, 12 June 2008

The Wagtail Squeegee

The guys at window cleaning resource have released a couple of informative videos on the wagtail squeegee. The popularity of these squeegees seems to have taken a new turn of late & more window cleaners seem to be turning to them. Don't get put off by the appearance - most seem to think they look like a toy, but look at the operative from window cleaning resource after using the wagtail for just one week! Alex Lambrinides shows us a close up of the wagtail & in action "nose to glass." You can get your Wagtails here, in all shapes & sizes!


Wagtail Cleaning Tools is an innovative Australian company specialising in designing award winning fast and easy to use window and floor cleaning tools.Wagtail Cleaning Tools was established in 1993 by inventor and window cleaner Mr Willie 'Wagtail' Erken (pictured).Wagtail Cleaning Tools is dedicated to designing innovative cleaning equipment for professionals and household use.Wagtail has been trading online for over 5 years.Willie Erken Willie Erken is the Managing Director of Wagtail Cleaning Tools. Willie was a professional cleaner for more than 20 years in shopfront, domestic and highrise window cleaning. As he and his employees developed muscle strain and carpal tunnel syndrome due to the weight and design of window cleaning tools, he recognised the need for lighter, faster and more ergonomically designed tools. Wagtail tools were invented and developed to meet these needs. Willie says " I personally guarantee greater productivity and less arm strain for you and your employees."








Wagtail Awards: The Wagtail 'Combi' was shortlisted for the Australian Design Awards in 2001.The Wagtail 'Combi' won the Best Australian Innovation Award in October 1996. As a result of this the Combi was showcased at Australia's contemporary museum: The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia.In 1998 -1999 the Wagtail 'Combi' won the Gold and Silver Medals at the International Inventions Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland. Wagtail tools have been granted worldwide patents. Heres Willie in action showing the versatility of the wagtail. More videos here.


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