pressure-wash

Spray away grime

To pressure-wash is to clean a surface using a high-powered jet of water.

The method removes dirt, grime, mold, and loose paint from driveways, decks, siding, and vehicles: We pressure-washed the patio before the party.

Also called power-wash.

The noun is the machine itself or the act of using one.

method

spray

Dispersed liquid droplets

  • jetForced fluid stream
  • nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
  • hoseFlexible fluid conduit

blast · rinse · stream · psi · pump · wand · lance · trigger · detergent · soap

surfaces

driveway

Private residential road

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

concrete · brick · pavers · fence · sidewalk · grout · stucco · vinyl · wood · stone

force

psi

23rd Greek letter

  • barDrinking establishment
  • blastSudden forceful burst
  • surgeSudden powerful increase

thrust · strip · erode · dislodge · penetrating · scouring · abrasive · aggressive · relentless · vigorous

grime

mold

Form-giving container

  • mildewFungus from dampness
  • algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
  • mossSpore-bearing ground cover

mud · dirt · grease · rust · gunk · residue · buildup · debris · cobwebs · chalking

restoration

rejuvenate

Restore youthful vigor

brighten · renew · clean-up · curb-appeal · facade · monument · historic · conservation · before-and-after · transformation

Opposites
cleaning method intensity

pressure-washwipe down

Clean by rubbing

dab · spot clean · spot-clean · sponge · mist

cleaning vs. soiling

pressure-washsoil

Ground matter for planting

dirty · muddy · stain · befoul · pollute

cleaning action

pressure-washtowel off

Remove moisture with fabric

dust · sweep · dry clean · neglect

Family

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