Clean Up Those Things That Rarely Get Cleaned ...In A Matter Of Minutes Using An Electric Pressure Washer
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For most around the house cleaning an electric pressure washer is ideal. The electric pressure washer works well for washing siding, driveways, patios, and decks. High speed water sprayers are available just about everywhere. Don’t get one of those large gasoline powered models unless you’ve got a large and heavy duty job to tackle. Most electric pressure washers are designed for periodic use and generate weaker PSI capacities than the larger gasoline powered units. For a complete light to heavy duty selection visit this site. For current Ebay Auction results click here.
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The electric pressure washer has been around for quite a while. Some time ago I recall observing a service guy power washing a commercial truck. I half heartedly asked him what he’d charge to clean my car. I remember him laughing and saying that his pressure washer functioned at 2600 PSI, which would likely be enough force to remove the paint from the car body. Even the most current weakest electric pressure washer has sufficient force to peel the flesh from whatever you might inadvertently point it at. These tools work wonders on tough cleaning jobs but they are not by any means a gadget you would let your children play with, believe it.
I once rented a gas powered pressure washer to clean the wooden deck at my house. I carefully worked the entire deck over to reveal fresh clean wood – completely removing the aged weathered gray look. I realized that I had removed nearly one eighth inch of surface once it was dry and I observed what looked like raised nails. I had to hammer hundreds of them before anyone could walk across it. A lighter duty electric pressure washer would have worked better for the job. The heavy duty unit also quite literally injected water into the surface, which took days to dry. If you take on a job like a deck, be prepared to sand it and put down some kind of sealant when you’re done too. I had to lease a belt-sander as well as it turned out.
The original electric pressure washer I used was borrowed. It was a small household portable model with a fairly short hose. It was incredibly loud but did a terrific job on the vinyl siding of the house. I was so incredulous I picked one up at the local home improvement store. I failed after hours to get it to work the very afternoon I bought it. It turned out to be faulty and had to be returned. Point here is to make sure to check out the established manufacturers of the electric pressure washer you're considering beforehand. Some have two year warranties, which I consider impressive for any household power tool.
If you’re tired of plugging quarters in your local car wash – an electric pressure washer is a viable alternative. I’ve also had great success with using an electric pressure washer to clean the standing water stains common around porch drains and decks. Those discolorations that result from puddle water are a piece of cake to clean. A light duty electric pressure washers really can make many things look brand new - even concrete.
It may seem obvious to some, but it is worth stating – if it only prevents one accident. First, wear shoes. It’s high pressure water and electricity for goodness sake. Water is abrasive - it carved the Grand Canyon if you need proof. If you were to slip and wave the wand across a forearm it could cause a horrific injury. Second, read the operators manual, especially the safety precautions section(s). Even though we may consider them light duty, electric pressure washers, they’re still a very powerful tool that can cause significant harm pointed at the wrong thing. Be cautious.
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Last Updated 1/02/09