Using Gasoline Pressure Washers

When you have jobs that require power and precision, you need the right tool. Gasoline pressure washers to the rescue. Whether you are blasting years of water damage off of cedar siding, removing dirt and discoloration from brick, cleaning the car or your kid's bike, or about a hundred other jobs, this tool will do what no other can.

One of the most common tasks that gasoline pressure washers are called on to help with is basic cleaning. Usually, this means that regular rub and scrub methods are insufficient to do the job. Soap and water can only do so much, and sometimes you have to bring in the big boys in order to do it right. And doing it right is important because a thorough job increases value and makes things sparkle. As they say, anything worth doing is worth doing right. This couldn't be more true than the jobs we use pressure washers on.

Cleaning your driveway, for example, can make the entrance to your home look like new again. It increases the value of your home by sprucing it up and making it look sharp. To begin this project, you want to remove all furniture items, toys, and other items from the area to be cleaned. When that is complete, attach the appropriate nozzle (usually a 25 degree nozzle) to any number of gasoline pressure washers that you may have opted to purchase, and spray away any leaves, sticks, loose dirt, or other debris.

For best results, I recommend using detergents to cut down on your cleaning time and to clean more thoroughly. To do this, you'll want to attach the detergent nozzle. Fill the detergent tank with an environmentally friendly cleaner product and apply. Allow it to sit on the surface of the driveway for three to five minutes. The detergent will break down grease and oil residues for a more effective clean.

If you are looking for even, professional results, you may want to consider purchasing one of the available wide area surface cleaners. These are add on units that attach to the wand and let you clean an area about 12" wide with each pass, and keeps the nozzle at a fixed height to the surface, delivering easy, streak-free cleaning, all while keeping you dry in the process. You will be amazed at the difference between the old dirty surface and the new cleaned one. What a huge improvement gasoline pressure washers make!

Another accessory you might find handy is a dirt blaster rotary nozzle. This is a device that really lives up to its name. It has a rotating head inside the nozzle head that works the pressurized water stream around and around, allowing you to slowly and thoroughly clean the concrete surface.

After the entire area has been cleaned, gasoline pressure washers also take care of the final rinse. Just use the 25 degree nozzle. Working away from the washer itself, begin working in a side to side sweeping motion. Keep the nozzle moving constantly  at a consistent distance to prevent uneven cleaning, and to avoid damage to the surface. This will flush away any remaining detergent or dirt. For optimum results, always test a small inconspicuous area before starting any cleaning project with gasoline pressure washers.