pressure-washed

Jet-sprayed until spotless

Pressure-washed describes something that has been cleaned with a high-powered jet of water.

Driveways, decks, siding, and outdoor furniture are commonly pressure-washed to remove dirt, mold, and grime: The pressure-washed patio looked brand new.

The method is effective but can damage softer surfaces if misused.

technique

blasting

Explosive material removal

scouring · stripping · nozzle · PSI · wand · hose · detergent · pre-soak · surface cleaner · agitation

result

clean

Free of soil

spotless · gleaming · brightened · revitalized · transformed · pristine · sparkling · sanitized · degreased · stripped

surfaces

driveway

Private residential road

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

concrete · brick · pavement · fence · sidewalk · garage floor · retaining wall · pool deck · stone · stucco

grime

dirt

Loose dry earth

  • grimeIngrained surface dirt
  • stainsDiscolorations on surfaces
  • filthFoul, accumulated matter

grease · mud · mold · mildew · algae · moss · soot · residue · debris · gunk

Opposites
cleaning method intensity

pressure-washedspot-cleaned

Selectively washed stained areas

dabbed · dusted · sponged · air-dried

cleanliness state

pressure-washedfilthy

Thoroughly unclean

grimy · unwashed · neglected · moss-covered · stained

Family

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