Techniques And General Considerations When Pressure Washing Different Areas

Pressure washing is a technique greatly used in maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of patios, rooftops, walkways, pathways, doorways, industrial buildings, and even farming areas. The use of a pressure washer to direct water into effectively removing dirt and debris from a large surface area is very practical for both the home owner and the business person.

The use of a pressure washer entails a lot of care because of the fact that it uses a highly pressurized mechanism to be able to propel water forcefully for stain removal and surface renewal. There are different types of surface area present and there are different ways in cleaning each of them. It is helpful to know the techniques and general considerations when pressure washing different types of area. Continue reading

Trailer Mounted Pressure Washers

When you require that little bit extra mobility for power pressure cleaning, or if you are looking to expand your business into mobile pressure cleaning, a trailer mounted pressure washer could be the next step for you. Forget the issues of hooking up to mains electricity, forget even worrying about the water for washing – just bring your own!

From construction firms to city agencies and even waste disposal companies, trailer mounted pressure washers can benefit from these self-sufficient systems. With space to store all the water and chemicals you’ll need to remove even the toughest of stains and marks, even in areas without water or electricity.

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How to Pressure Wash a Fleet of Cars

I received an email from a new business owner looking at how to effectively wash a fleet of cars. See the email below;

I’ve heard many people give recommendations on what apparatus to use when washing a fleet of cars, but I would like some guidance on HOW to wash a fleet of cars?
What have you found to be the most effective method of rinsing down and the wiping off the cars?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

My answer to you is this….Use lots of pressure but keep a safe distance – remember the main reason behind using high pressure when rinsing cars is to remove the soap quickly!

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Ryobi RPW120E Pressure Washer

With a compact design and inovative design, this Ryobi is ideal for cleaning around the home and garden. This model has a large 1600w motor and a flow rate of 360l per hour. Onboard storage. Usually comes with a 2 year warranty as standard.

Features:

  • 120 bar Pressure
  • Powerful 1600 watt motor
  • Compact design for easy transportation
  • Lance with adjustable spray nozzles
  • Sturdy housing for added stability
  • Spray gun and detergent tank included

Technical Specification of the Ryobi RPW-120E Pressure Washer

  • Power input: 1600 watt
  • Water flow rate: 360L/hr
  • Pressure: 120bar
  • Hose length: 6m
  • Weight: 8Kg

Ryobi RPW100E 1400W Pressure Washer

The Ryobi RPW1400E Pressure Washer is the new model from Ryobi. It has a 1400W motor and operates at a maximum pressure of 100 bar with a maximum flow rate of 360 litres per hour.

Although lightweight at only 8kg, this domestic washer (which comes with a 2 Year Warranty) is ideal for smaller cleaning applications. Due to the unique design it is a sturdy tool. The variable jet lance is fed by the 5m hose. It is usually supplied complete with detergent gun for the tougher jobs you may face.

Should Pressure Washing Companies Be Licensed?

Pressure Washing Companies work with pretty extreme pressure, temperatures, and some pretty nasty chemicals to do their jobs.

Take into consideration that some deck strippers are rated at 13 on the Ph scale. Some of the acids used are rated at 1 or 2 on the Ph scale.

Think about the amount of damage that 4,000 PSI can cause in inexperienced hands to wood, siding and concrete. Shouldn’t there be some type of protection for consumers against these extremes?

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Pressure Washing Q&A

My house is 40 years old. The exterior trim – between the brick facing and the eaves – is painted wood, a dentil-molding. The trim has probably been painted 4 or 5 times, last time ten years ago. This trim is filthy and I’d like to clean it before winter. Can I use a pressure washer to clean it? Or is there a better way? Thanks.

A ryobi pressure washer will do fine. An experienced user will know what chemicals to use for cleaning as well as the pressure and jet sizes to use. To DIY just be careful and try to stay even with your cleaning.

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Safety & Pressure Washers

If you are not aware of the safety steps to follow when using a ryobi pressure washer, read on:

More and more folks are purchasing ryobi pressure washer units for home use which is excellent. However, you should be wearing a suitable particulate mask (not the pedestrian sanding or sweeping kind) AND full eye protection whenever you clean. The water is customarily under a minimum of 1500PSI of pressure and part of the cleaning process is to remove stubborn and stuck on leaves, twigs, stones, bird poop, flaked paint, dirt, etc. courtesy of that pressure.

Often, cleaning or mildewcide chemicals are used in conjunction with the pressure washer. Any of these things – dirt, dust or chemicals – can seriously hurt your eyes if they strike them. Regular corrective lenses are not sufficient. Use a full goggle style of protective eyewear if possible but keep them properly shielded.

Homeowners and new or infrequent users should also realize that they’re possibly breathing in a lot of debris, dirt, pollen, bacteria and mold spores as a result of the pressure cleaning, especially since they’re usually standing closer to the surface being cleaned because of the shorter homeowner wands. They surely should NOT inhale the junk or dirty water vapor they’re shooting off of surfaces or any of the chemicals that they may be using. An N95 particulate mask that also handles nuisance vapors should always be used. The ones with the breathing valve in them are the more comfortable to wear, even though they cost upwards of $5 each. A box of 10 can be purchased for proportionately much less.

Be safe as you clean!

Ryobi Pressure Washer

The Ryobi Ry80030 Premium Pressure Washer allows users to cut down job time with the power of 3,000 pounds per square inch in a single blast and a maximum water flow of 2.7 gallons per minute. The gasoline-powered pressure washer has a 7-horsepower, 4-cycle commercial grade Subaru engine. It also includes an easy start system and a task match system, which lets the user match different nozzles to specific jobs for more or less pressure. The Twist N’ Store handle turns out 180-degrees for cart-style transport and turns back for space saving storage when not in use. It also features an auto-lock quick disconnect wand coupler, an on-board bucket, dry-storage compartment and a wand caddy. The Ryobi Pressure Washer is available exclusively at The Home Depot, and is UL certified.

Features of the Ryobi Pressure Washer

Ryobi PPW-3000 Petrol Pressure Washer Subaru Engine Max 200 Bar Pressure 211cc Engine

Features:

  • 5 quick release spray nozzles
  • On-board detergent storage
  • Large wheels for easy movement
  • Quick release hose attachments
  • 9 metre steel reinforced rubber hose
  • Powerful 4-stroke petrol engine
  • Pressure adjustment control

Specifications:

  • Power output: 7hp
  • Pressure: 200 bar max
  • Engine capacity 211cc
  • Water flow rate: 600 litres ph
  • Hose length: 9 metres
  • Motor type:4-stroke Subaru petrol
  • Weight: 43kg

Included as standard:

  • Power lance

Petrol Engines
It is important to read all instructions regarding petrol products. 4 Stroke engines require oil and some machines are supplied dry (No oil to start with). Running a 4 stroke petrol machine without oil will result in the engine seizing and is not covered under warranty. 2 Stroke engines will have a mix of oil in the petrol this normally 1 part oil to 50 parts petrol but not always, again please read the instructions supplied with your machine. Petrol engines do require more maintenance than electric engines but if reguarly maintained they will normally give many years of use.