pressure-washer

High-force cleaning hose

A pressure-washer is a machine that sprays water at high pressure to clean surfaces—driveways, decks, siding, vehicles.

The powerful jet removes dirt, mold, and grime that ordinary hosing can't budge.

Also called a power washer.

As a verb, to pressure-wash: We pressure-washed the patio before the party.

power

psi

23rd Greek letter

  • jetForced fluid stream
  • blastSudden forceful burst
  • forceStrength or compulsion

stream · spray · nozzle · pump · motor · engine · torque · industrial · heavy-duty · robust

surfaces

driveway

Private residential road

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

fence · sidewalk · concrete · brick · pavers · stucco · vinyl · wood · gutter · roof

equipment

hose

Flexible fluid conduit

  • wandThin ceremonial stick
  • lanceLong thrusting weapon
  • tipEnd or gratuity

o-ring · reel · cart · fittings · adapter · coupling

cleaning

grime

Ingrained surface dirt

  • moldForm-giving container
  • mildewFungus from dampness
  • algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers

moss · dirt · stains · grease · oil · rust · soap · detergent · rinse · scrub

maintenance

winterizing

Preparing for harsh cold

descaling · tune-up · parts · warranty · servicing

technique

sweeping

Extensive and far-reaching

pre-treating · rinsing · sectioning · top-to-bottom · feathering · cold-water

Opposites
water pressure/force

pressure-washergarden hose

yard irrigation tube

watering can · spray bottle · mister · trickle · soaker hose

cleaning method

pressure-washerfeather duster

Plumed cleaning implement

soft cloth · microfiber cloth · hand washing · sponge · soft brush

Family

pressure, washer, press, wash, pressures, pressured, pressuring, pressurize, pressurized

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G