power washing

High-pressure spray cleaning

Power washing is cleaning a surface with a high-pressure stream of water, typically using a specialized machine.

The force blasts away dirt, mold, grime, and loose paint from driveways, decks, siding, and other outdoor surfaces: We power washed the patio before the party.

Also called pressure washing.

pressure

psi

23rd Greek letter

  • barDrinking establishment
  • forceStrength or compulsion
  • jetForced fluid stream

blast · stream · flow rate · water pressure · hydraulic · velocity · pounds per square inch · gallons per minute · orifice · restriction

equipment

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

  • wandThin ceremonial stick
  • hoseFlexible fluid conduit
  • pumpFluid-moving machine

compressor · spray gun · surface cleaner · trigger · lance · garden hose · generator · gas engine · electric motor

cleaning

grime

Ingrained surface dirt

  • dirtLoose dry earth
  • moldForm-giving container
  • mildewFungus from dampness

algae · moss · stains · mud · grease · debris · filth · rust · oil · soot

surfaces

driveway

Private residential road

  • deckShip's flat surface
  • sidingExterior wall covering
  • patioPaved outdoor living space

concrete · brick · fence · sidewalk · garage floor · pool deck · retaining wall · pavers · stucco · vinyl

restoration

rejuvenation

Restoration of youthful vigor

curb appeal · deep cleaning · refurbishment · maintenance · preservation · transformation · before-and-after · refresh · restoration · weatherproofing

technique

stripping

Removing outer layers

sweeping motion · distance · angle · dwell time · pre-treatment · hot water · cold water · agitation

Categories
Opposites
cleaning method/intensity

power washinghand washing

Cleaning digits with soap

spot cleaning · neglect · elbow grease · dry brushing · air drying

surface treatment action

power washingsoiling

Making something unclean

dirtying · muddying · staining · contaminating

water pressure

power washingmisting

Dispersing fine water spray

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G