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3 Pressure Washer Uses for Outdoor Cleaning
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OptionsRent vs Owning

Pressure washers are available to rent at most big-box hardware stores. The Home Depot in my neighborhood rents both gas and electric powered pressure washers. The electric one can be rented for $24 per hour or $35 per day.

Deciding whether to rent or own will vary depending on how much time is needed to get the job done, whether or not it will be used each year, and if you have a place to store it.

http://www.wayfair.com/Pressure-Washers-C421608.html

Rental pressure washers may be overkill for most home-owners. They are usually industrial http://www.pressure-washer-review.com/ strength and are extremely heavy and bulky. If you have many small projects that will be done each year it may be worth buying a low-cost pressure washer.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/tools-power-equipment/pressure-washers/pressure-washers/overview/index.htm

Electric vs Gas powered

For simple home maintenance projects I would highly recommend an electric power washer instead of one that uses gasoline. It's easy enough to keep the electric cord out of the way during use and is better to not have to deal with the fumes from a gas engine.

PSI (pounds per square inch)

When selecting a pressure washer, PSI is a factor that should be considered. My newly purchased power washer is the lowest PSI available at Home Depot, 1400 PSI. It works great. If I had a model with a higher PSI, perhaps I could have done the patio cleaning job more quickly, but since I now own it, I don't anticipate letting as much dirt build up in the future. For most homeowners the lower PSI and lower-priced models should be adequate.

https://www.daimer.com/pressure-washers/ owner's manual and follow precautions such as:

Always wear eye protectionWear gloves and long pants and sleeves if using detergentRemove loose objects before beginningUse the correct pressure strength (by adjusting nozzle on wand or wand tips) for the type of surfaceDo not use while standing on a ladderDo not ever point at a person or pet

The following 30-second video showcases how powerful a pressure washer can be, and how quickly damage can occur.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Pressure-Washers/N-5yc1vZbxbe

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llhcATrmsBg




 
 
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