Modern leaded windows,which brush

[Dabber]

Hi 

got my first clean tomorrow on a large house with modern double glazed leaded Windows.

i have two brushes at the moment a gardiners ultimate brush medium and a gardiners sill brush medium with mixed bristles.Which brush would be best for the leaded Windows.Ive read a number of related threads on here which have left me more confused.Any help advice appreciated .

cheers

 

[Den]

You should get a flock brush for future cleans, I use the ultimate flock for leaded window, out of the two brushes you have I probably would your ultimate even though I don’t have either of them brushes.

 

[windowsurfer]

Supposed to use flocked n rinse of glass, i use medium mixed, ive only one house with old leaded n i have to use a sideways cleaning action, but not to heavy handed.

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[Marko067]

Any monofilament bristles can present a cosiderable force when stricking lead on modern windows at 90°, especially when scrubbing hard. On older well weathered windows it can get under the lead and lift it off especially if it has already started to part company with the glass.

A flocked or soft brush would therefore be my recomendation.

On diamond patterned leaded windows I use an up and down scrubbing motion and on georgian patterned lead (square or oblong) I use a circular or scrubbing motion. You will know if you've got it wrong as your brush will bounce and you will feel it.

 

[Part Timer]

I think it was @adamangler that said working diagonally on leaded windows eases the bounce. Whoever it was is correct 

 

[adamangler]

I think it was @adamangler that said working diagonally on leaded windows eases the bounce. Whoever it was is correct 

I did indeed say that, less chance of pulling the lead up on that stuck on stuff as well, although should always be carefull as it's easily damaged. 

 

[Marko067]

I think it was @adamangler that said working diagonally on leaded windows eases the bounce. Whoever it was is correct 

Yep. I use this method as well. If you are adept at using a swivel, this method is easier I find

 

[Dabber]

Thanks for everyone's help,much appreciated