Power Washing Made Easy: A Comprehensive Guide to Electric, Car, and Diesel Water Blasters
Exterior surfaces can easily accumulate dirt and stains, and cleaning these by hand can be a long, arduous process.
When faced with stubborn or older stains on an exterior surface, the best course of action is to use a water blaster, or power washer.
A water blaster is a machine that uses pressurised water to clean dirt from an exterior surface. Compared to hand washing, power washing is significantly faster, easier and more effective.
There are multiple types available, including electric, car and diesel water blasters, and the best one for you depends largely on the surface you want to clean.
Types of water blaster
- Electric: Most standard water blasters are electric powered. These washers are perfect for everyday use, such as cleaning patios, decks and fences, watering gardens and removing mould and algae.
- Car: Using a heavy-duty water blaster on your car risks damaging the bodywork. Car water blasters are designed specifically to wash a car without causing any damage.
- Diesel: Diesel water blasters aren’t tied to a power supply, making them a perfect option if you have a large garden. They’re also more powerful than regular washers and can tackle bigger jobs with ease.
Power washer maintenance
Regular use will cause your water blaster to degrade over time, so it’s important to perform regular maintenance to keep it in quality condition.
Common maintenance tasks for water blasters include regularly checking fittings, checking the pump and cleaning the filers.
For major repairs that you can’t fix yourself, water blaster experts such as Pressure Solutions can provide professional servicing to extend the lifespan and improve the performance of your water blaster.
Staying safe when using a water blaster
Water blasters, especially high-powered ones, are complex pieces of equipment and can easily cause an injury when not used correctly.
When using even a low-duty water blaster, it is essential that you wear protective eyewear and gloves, avoid directing the water at people or animals and regularly inspect the equipment for any damage or leaks before use.
Conclusion
For stubborn stains, mold, or algae on outdoor surfaces and cars, water blasters are an incredibly effective tool.
With regular maintenance, a water blaster can tackle both heavy and light duty cleaning jobs for years.
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