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A pressure washer is useful for cleaning any exterior surface that has caked-on dirt, grease, plant residue or other material across a large surface area. To prevent injury, avoid pressure-washing anything living, whether it’s people, animals or plants. What’s the difference between a pressure washer and a power washer? The main difference with power washing…

In general, garden hoses can be used with a pressure washer. Particular for the hose that supplies the water to the pressure washer. It is possible to use a regular garden hose from the pressure washer to the spray gun, but only if the pressure washer’s pressure is set to a lower value. What hose…

Generally, contractors or professional cleaners will find that they prefer a higher GPM machine over PSI since they use cleaning solutions to loosen grime instead of relying fully on PSI, their job primarily becomes one of rinsing the dirt away. The higher the GPM the faster it will be to clean large surfaces. What is…

Common solutions for: Troy-Bilt Pressure washer won’t start If the porcelain insulator is cracked, an electrode is burned away or damaged, or there is heavy carbon buildup at the electrode, replace the spark plug. To determine if the spark plug is defective, use a spark plug tester. Why is my pressure washer not starting? Pressure…

Reliable on all the toughest jobs, pressure washers with 3,200 to 4,200 PSI offer enough power to strip away paint and remove the toughest stains. Is 2000 PSI for a pressure washer good? 2,000 PSI is usually good enough for the average homeowner, but it’s important to be realistic about your expectations. You’ll be able…

To clean your deck, combine 1 cup vinegar with 1-gallon water. Sprinkle baking soda on any mildewed wood and use the vinegar and warm water to scrub over all the boards. Borate is also a natural cleaner and versatile for indoor or outdoor cleaning. Use a ratio of one cup of Borax to one gallon…

The bottom line is that motor oil is not suitable for pressure washer pumps. Because pumps do not have oil filters hence risk damage due to impurities in motor oils; always use non-detergent oils. And when it comes to replacing used lubricant that has become less viscous, do not overfill the pump. Can you use…

Think of GPM as rinsing power. The higher a pressure washer’s GPM, the quicker you can wash a surface clean. The GPM of effective commercial pressure washers ranges from 2.2 to 10. Is gpm more important than PSI? GPM is usually more important to contractors than PSI. Since most contractors use cleaning chemicals to do…

The most versatile category of pressure washers, those ranging from 2,000 to 3,200 PSI effectively clean cars (including the most well-used off-road vehicles), home siding, fences, boats and grimy garage floors. Those closer to 3,200 PSI work effectively on tough stains, too. How many PSI do I need in a pressure washer? In general, I…

Let’s make one thing clear right away though – only use pressure washer certified detergent with your equipment. These detergents are specifically made to work with pressure washers and get you the most effective, efficient cleaning solution possible. What happens if you use wrong soap for pressure washer? Here are a few issues that could…