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Add Repairing Hoses to Your Bad Idea List
Replace it, don’t repair it - stay safe and save more by replacing damaged pressure washer hoses Using leaky, cracked, or frayed pressure washer hoses can cause danger and lead to serious injury. While patching or attempting to repair a busted hose might be tempting,...
No Clogging Around: Biodiesel Gunks Up Power Washers
Using biodiesel can be a dangerous and costly mistake for your pressure washer Biodiesel is an environmentally-friendly, renewal fuel source used in a variety of diesel engines. But, it’s not friendly to pressure washers. While you think you’re doing something to help...
STEAM Can Save you Time, Money, and Headaches
The gentle power of steam will get it clean. Steam cleaning has come a long way since its beginning 150 years ago. Originally used as a cleaning solution to remove grease, oil, and grime from truck engines, machinery, and railways; the power of steam has evolved into...
Should You Steam It or Blast It Clean?
Steam Cleaners and Pressure Washers Generate Clean in Different Ways You need clean, but sometimes identifying the right tool for the job can be puzzling. Steam cleaners and pressure washers are technically built for the same purpose (to clean surfaces), but there are...
Always pay attention to your pressure gauge
No matter what type of cleaning you do, your pressure gauge is one of the most important features on your pressure washer. It acts as a window into the performance of your machine and will alert you to problems before they become catastrophic. But the problem is, many...
What’s the difference between clean, sanitize and disinfect?
Most people use the words “clean, disinfect and sanitize” as if they are the same thing. In fact, some cleaning product commercials blend them together, further confusing the issue. But the fact is they are very different and should not be used interchangeably....
Troubleshooting Pressure Washer Problems
As technology becomes more prevalent, troubleshooting is unfortunately something everyone does all too often. Being able to troubleshoot problems with your wash system — either before they happen or while they are still minor — can simplify your life by saving you...
Hard Water & Why It Makes Cleaning Harder
Hard water is a real problem, especially when it comes to commercial and industrial use. It’ll wreak havoc on your cleaning system and will make it harder to clean. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, hard water is found in about 85 percent of the United States....
Tips on Tips (Nozzle Selection)
So now that you have your pressure washer, how do you get the most out of it? By choosing the right nozzle tip for the job you want to handle. Red tip A Red tip produces a 0-degree, highly concentrated spray that is very powerful. It can strip paint, grease, and grime...
How to Winterize Your Pressure Washer
A pressure washer's biggest enemies are freezing temperatures, rust and corrosion, especially if they're left to sit for extended periods of time. That's why pressure washers should always be completely drained and stored in a heated area. If the pressure washer is...