Power Pressure Washers

Power pressure washers have become a basic home cleaning tool in more households in recent years. The key reason is that they are convenient to use, efficient in getting rid of stubborn grime and dirt which would have taken 4 times longer time to remove manually. Pressure washing takes the labor out of the cleaning chore and at the same time gives you more fun while you carry out the once cumbersome and dreaded tasks. The key here is to find the right one suited to your needs.

The engine or motor is the heart of its mechanical anatomy which could make a difference for you between having a great wash and a mediocre one. Most home use machines are driven by two categories of engines namely electric or gas powered ones. Both types of washers are easily available at your neighborhood dealership outlets in a wide array of models by many well known household equipment brands.

The key benefit of electric pressure washers is that they are very commonly used and popular with household users due to their affordability. They are also small, light weight compared to their gas powered counterparts and create less noise when activated. They do not emit toxic carbon monoxide fumes into your unventilated environment which could otherwise become fatal to the occupants or users. The higher the amperage the more powerful is the electric motors. The pressure power is measured by PSI, or pound per square inch of pressure and most range from 1,200 to 3,000 PSI.

The key drawbacks of this version is the limited power and pressure, hence are more suitable for infrequent and adhoc usage. Their lesser power however, makes them ideal as car washing, cleaning of patio and deck furniture, dirt removal, and the occasional wash for your driveway and sidewalk.

Conversely, the benefit of using gas powered pressure washers is that they are cordless to say the least. Not connected to any power outlet like the electric version, it burns gasoline to create its own power and often, these machines have comparatively high pressure and power, over 4,000 PSI or greater. With such power, they are capable of cleaning large areas in lesser time and the motor enjoys a longer lifespan. You can literally clean up your grease patched driveway very quickly and efficiently, yet still have time for a relaxing coffee. So if you do frequent exterior home cleaning, this is the type of machine you will need.

The shortcomings abound though for the gas version. They are require routine maintenance, are bulkier than the electric version and noisy as well. The health hazards of burning gasoline and releasing carbon monoxide into the air could cause fatality if used indoors, not to mention contributing negatively to your carbon footprint.

That said, always understand your own home cleaning needs before buying power pressure washers. Knowing how frequent your cleaning, what are the areas and surfaces you clean often, how much storage space you have and the limitations of your budget, will enable you to make the right choice between electric pressure washers or gas powered pressure washers.

This is part 2 of the series Power Pressure Washers - Water Jet Cleaning So Many Things, Amazingly Done In So Little Time. This episode explores how we use power pressure washers to clean boats, cars, blocked drains and gutters, as well as paint and rust removal.

As for boats, did you know that the greatest challenge for power pressure washers is to remove the algae and barnacles on their sides? Well, fret not, as all you need to do is to simply attach the high pressure dirt blaster and power up you water jet cleaning machine. For even more added power, use the wash brush as well. The barnacles will come off within seconds. But for contaminated areas, remember to use the double efficiency of both the wash brush as well as the manufacturer recommended detergent for full cleaning force.

Cars are another different category altogether. To a lot of car owners, keeping the paint job in gleaming condition is their priority and the greatest challenge for power pressure washers. The greater the pressure and the nearer you are with the water jet cleaning device from the car, the higher the probability of it stripping out your car paint. So always remember to keep your distance from the car when you are using the spray nozzle, switch it over to low pressure and use “fan” cleaning. In winter, water jet cleaning your car would also include removal of soot, sand, salt and grime at the bottom of the car. Use the brush accessory packaged in your machine and also the recommended detergent for even better results.

To some homes, after every rain storm, the drains, roof eaves, and gutters get blocked easily. There are specific pip cleaning kit available in the market which help you in household cleaning. Simply insert the cleaning head at the end of the hose into the blocked drain, press the trigger and the high pressure jets will propel the hose into the drain. If the process gets struck by the blockage, you have to continuously operate the trigger a few times for it to clear.

And finally, when you use power pressure washers to remove rust and paint from wrought iron, various types of painted or natural metals like aluminum, steel, etc, utilize the wet blasting kit which comes in some packages. These are the most effective tools for removing rust and paint from you iron gates, garden grills and rusting tools.

Amongst the most popular brands and models are as follows - Karcher Pressure Washers, McCulloch, Briggs Stratton. Click on the brands for more information.

Check out Power Pressure Washers for more information or visit Part1 of this series Power Pressure Washers - Water Jet Cleaning So Many Things, Amazingly Done In So Little Time

There are only so many hours in a day, yet there are so much to clean. Then comes mankind’s most brilliant innovation over the simple garden hose - Power Pressure Washers. More than 50 times the power of your average garden hose, the power pressure washers are capable of blasting away stubborn grease, stains with little effort. Despite general misconception, power pressure washers use half less water than your usual wash, giving you great utilities savings. Hence, water jet cleaning not only helps you to save time, effort but also money on a long term basis.

Here is a list of tasks what power pressure washers are capable of water jet cleaning, and thoroughly at that too.

The short answer to the list of what can be cleaned is, almost everything, from cars, moss ridden garden paths, patios, decks, shutters, decorative block walls, driveways, trash cans, lawn mowers, boats, deck furniture, pet exercise areas and more. Connect on the appropriate special accessories and your machine could be as multipurpose and multifunctional as you would like it to be. There are specific accessories for cleaning of blocked drains and gutters, removal of gate rust, pumping out ponds just to name a few. All you need is creativity and the right accessories and parts and you could dream up even more applications for your water jet cleaning machine for sure.

For starters, lets check out your dirty patios, decks and moss covered pathways which use the high pressure nozzle or the rotating pencil jet accessory for large dirt and grime ridden patio and deck surfaces. For further enhanced and lasting cleanliness, you could use the special floor cleaning attachment which comprises of three combined high pressure nozzles which is surrounded by bristles to enhance the cleaning as well as protect against back splash. For pathway slabs, to clear away the moss which eats into the slab pores, you will need to use a dirt blaster accessory which uses a pencil jet rotator that is capable of deep cleaning of almost any surfaces to their cores at 2,000 rpm.

For garden furniture, bins and barrels, and shutters, you could easily restore them to look just like new with the right amount of detergent and pressure washing. Simply load up the cleansing agent container and let the wash brush do the rest. For shutters, use low pressure, and apply detergent. Let the detergent set for about 5 minutes, before removing the grime and detergent with high pressure.

Amongst the most popular brands and models are as follows - Karcher Pressure Washers, McCulloch, Briggs Stratton. Click on the brands for more information.

Check out Power Pressure Washers for more information or visit Part 2 of this series Power Pressure Washers