People & Lifestyle
Top Uses for Pressure Washers
If you’ve never used a pressure washer, you may be confused about the thrill that people have in their voices when they talk about them. These devices are seriously fascinating if you know how to use them.
That’s why we reached out to pressure washing professionals at Arrow Commercial Pressure Washing to tell us a bit more about the pressure washers themselves, as well as some of the most interesting and useful use cases for these devices.
Car Washing
Perhaps the most iconic and most recognizable use for a pressure washer is at the car wash. No matter how dirty a car gets (and some of them get reeeeeeally dirty), a pressure washer can help.
The pressurized and directed jet of water is strong enough to dislodge just about any kind of dirt and debris from a car, without being too strong and damaging the car itself.
In fact, some people actually buy their own pressure washers (smaller ones than can be found in commercial ventures), and wash their cars at home using this method. This is particularly popular among people who enjoy off-roading and exploring the wild – lots of dirt to be found there.
Looking to tackle tough grime in Houston? Consider specialized pressure washers Houston designed to handle the humidity and environmental challenges of the area, ensuring your car sparkles like new. The cost to rent pressure washer can vary based on your business’s specific cleaning needs, but the cost savings of pressure washer rental prices compared to hiring a professional cleaning company will be worthwhile.
Boat Washing
Along the same lines, pressure washers can be, and often are, used to wash the grime that gathers on the bottoms of boats. Even though some people use the small domestic pressure washers for this purpose, it is actually more difficult to use those successfully.
The algae that collect on boats tend to stick much more to the undersides of boats, which requires higher power pressure washers to effectively clean off. Naturally, some kind of a detergent is also needed, which is not always the case with car washing.
Backyard and Patio Furniture
Over time, patio furniture tends to get stained and darken somewhat. Most people just take it for granted and use it as is. However, pressure washing enthusiasts know better, and you may as well, if you’ve ever visited redriversoftwash.com/
Just make sure that you are using a low pressure nozzle on your pressure washer because patio furniture can be quite fragile, and if it’s been in the sun for long, it can become even more brittle and break under the pressure of a pressure washer.
Driveways and Concrete/Tile Patios
Just like you can clean the patio furniture with a pressure washer, you can try to get your patio or driveway shine as new. It works really well on tiled patios, but it will work on concrete as well, especially if there is significant staining.
Over time lichen and random dirt stain even the concrete or stone that patios and driveways are made of. It may not be apparent to you, because it happens slowly over time, but once you turn on the pressure washer and clean a section of the patio, you will notice the stark difference.
When washing the patio, you need to make sure that the water has somewhere to go because of the amount of water that a pressure washer uses. It’s still less than if you washed your patio with a hose (and much more effective), but you don’t want to cause a flood in your backyard, or your home.
Pressure washers sound like a lot of fun when you see a trained professional handle them. However, getting to the level of one takes a bit of practice and patience. Make sure to start with lower pressure settings and work your way up to stronger ones as you get the hang of it. Once you are hooked on pressure washing, chances are that you will stay invested in this interesting mix between a hobby and a potential business idea.
