powerwash

High-pressure water cleaning

To powerwash is to clean a surface using a high-pressure water spray, typically from a specialized machine.

The method strips away dirt, grime, mold, and loose paint from decks, driveways, siding, and vehicles: We powerwashed the patio before the party.

Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.

The noun is power washer or pressure washer.

equipment

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

  • hoseFlexible fluid conduit
  • sprayDispersed liquid droplets
  • jetForced fluid stream

pump · motor · trigger · handle · wand · psi · electric · portable · cord · tank

cleaning

grime

Ingrained surface dirt

  • dirtLoose dry earth
  • rinseWash without scrubbing
  • scrubClean by rubbing hard

soap · suds · degrease · sanitize · lather · foam · spray · spotless · squeaky-clean · detergent

restoration

graffiti

Illegal surface markings

preservation · refurbishment · renovation · remediation · stripping · weathering · discoloration · revitalize · rejuvenate · refresh

surfaces

driveway

Private residential road

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

concrete · brick · pavement · fence · garage · walkway · stucco · vinyl · wood · stone

intensity

forceful

Exerting strong pressure

scouring · aggressive · thorough · heavy-duty · potent · robust · concentrated · penetrating · industrial-strength · turbo

pressure

force

Strength or compulsion

  • streamSteady continuous flow
  • blastSudden forceful burst
  • psi23rd Greek letter

bar · waterflow · gush · thrust · velocity · surge · high-pressure · impact · concentrated · adjustable

Opposites
cleaning intensity/force

powerwashhand wash

Clean by hand

wipe down · dab · spot clean · delicate wash · blot

cleaning vs. soiling

powerwashdirty

Not clean

soil · muddy · stain · grime · befoul

Family

power, wash, powers, powered, powering, powerful, powerless, powerfully, powerlessness

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G