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Published: September 11, 2007
Some dirty disasters require more than elbow grease to clean. Dirt clings to the sides of houses, grills, driveways, streets, garage floors and other hard to clean outdoor areas. For this kind of cleaning, people turn to pressure washers, devices that spray water at 10 to 50 times the power of a garden hose.
Pressure washers come in many makes, models and types. They also vary between hot water, cold water and both. With such variety, it is hard to know what pressure washers to pick.
Usually, a gas pressure washer packs more of a punch than an electric pressure washer. Gas pressure washers are extremely high pressure and can clean large areas with ease and help remove large stains. These washers should only be used outside because they produce high levels of carbon monoxide. These pressure washers are the most portable because they do not need a cord. Because of this, many people believe this pressure washer to be more industrial.
Electric pressure washers are used domestically and are generally more lightweight. Unlike a gas pressure washer, an electric pressure washer is quite safe. Because this pressure washer is ideal for the home, it is not as powerful as the afore mentioned washer. Many people use this power washer to tackle jobs such as cleaning lawn furniture and cars. This type of pressure washer is considered extremely quiet and compact as well.
For the most part, for around-the-house cleaning needs, people do not need a high pressure washer. A high pressure washer operates on gas or sometimes diesel and pumps out more pounds per square inch of water than a regular pressure washers. When a person mixes deposits a chemical solution into a high pressure washer following instructions, the machine is ideal for removing graffiti from concrete and other hard surfaces.
The temperature of the water also controls to which grade the surface is cleaned. Pressure washers that use cold water are cheaper, but do not clean as well as those that operate on hot water. Hot water pressure washers are more efficient and cut through grease and oil easily. Dirt is broken down more efficiently with the combination of high temperatures and water pressure, and because of this, commercial settings mandate hot water pressure washers. On the other hand, cold water pressure washers are more portable, compact, and less complicated to use. However, whether pressure washers utilize hot or cold water, they use up to 80% less water than a garden hose.
Buying a pressure washer can be expensive, but the cleaning power is unmatched. The first step, however, in purchasing pressure washers is determining the level of cleaning and frequency of cleaning the machine will have to endure. For information about the best selling pressure washers in 2006 go to pressurewashersdirect.com.
Sources:
"Pressure Washer Buying Guide." Lowe's. 2007. 06 Sept. 2007. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p= BuyGuide/pressurewasher.html.
"Pressure Washer Information." Briggs & Stratton Power Products, LLC. 2007. 06 Sept. 2007. http://www.outdoorcleaning.com/basics/overview/ind ex.cfm.
"Best Sellers." Power Equipment Direct, Inc. 2007. 06 Sept. 2007. http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/catalog/topse lling4.php.
"Pressure Washer Buying Guide." Every Pressure Washer. 2007. 06 Sept. 2007. http://www.everypressurewasher.com/asp/show_conten t.asp?CpID=306&settab=4.
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Usually, a gas pressure washer packs more of a punch than an electric pressure washer. Gas pressure washers are extremely high pressure and can clean large areas with ease and help remove large stains. These washers should only be used outside because they produce high levels of carbon monoxide. These pressure washers are the most portable because they do not need a cord. Because of this, many people believe this pressure washer to be more industrial.
Electric pressure washers are used domestically and are generally more lightweight. Unlike a gas pressure washer, an electric pressure washer is quite safe. Because this pressure washer is ideal for the home, it is not as powerful as the afore mentioned washer. Many people use this power washer to tackle jobs such as cleaning lawn furniture and cars. This type of pressure washer is considered extremely quiet and compact as well.
For the most part, for around-the-house cleaning needs, people do not need a high pressure washer. A high pressure washer operates on gas or sometimes diesel and pumps out more pounds per square inch of water than a regular pressure washers. When a person mixes deposits a chemical solution into a high pressure washer following instructions, the machine is ideal for removing graffiti from concrete and other hard surfaces.
The temperature of the water also controls to which grade the surface is cleaned. Pressure washers that use cold water are cheaper, but do not clean as well as those that operate on hot water. Hot water pressure washers are more efficient and cut through grease and oil easily. Dirt is broken down more efficiently with the combination of high temperatures and water pressure, and because of this, commercial settings mandate hot water pressure washers. On the other hand, cold water pressure washers are more portable, compact, and less complicated to use. However, whether pressure washers utilize hot or cold water, they use up to 80% less water than a garden hose.
Buying a pressure washer can be expensive, but the cleaning power is unmatched. The first step, however, in purchasing pressure washers is determining the level of cleaning and frequency of cleaning the machine will have to endure. For information about the best selling pressure washers in 2006 go to pressurewashersdirect.com.
Sources:
"Pressure Washer Buying Guide." Lowe's. 2007. 06 Sept. 2007. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p= BuyGuide/pressurewasher.html.
"Pressure Washer Information." Briggs & Stratton Power Products, LLC. 2007. 06 Sept. 2007. http://www.outdoorcleaning.com/basics/overview/ind ex.cfm.
"Best Sellers." Power Equipment Direct, Inc. 2007. 06 Sept. 2007. http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/catalog/topse lling4.php.
"Pressure Washer Buying Guide." Every Pressure Washer. 2007. 06 Sept. 2007. http://www.everypressurewasher.com/asp/show_conten t.asp?CpID=306&settab=4.
