pressure-washing

High-force water cleaning

Pressure-washing is cleaning surfaces with a high-powered water spray.

The equipment forces water through a narrow nozzle at enough pressure to strip away dirt, mold, loose paint, and grime from concrete, siding, decks, and vehicles: We spent Saturday pressure-washing the driveway.

Also called power-washing, though some distinguish between them based on water temperature.

cleaning

grime

Ingrained surface dirt

  • dirtLoose dry earth
  • mildewFungus from dampness
  • algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers

stains · moss · mold · degrease · rinse · soap · detergent · residue · buildup · graffiti

equipment

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

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

PSI · GPM · gasoline · electric · compressor · o-ring

surfaces

driveway

Private residential road

  • patioPaved outdoor living space
  • deckShip's flat surface
  • sidewalkPaved pedestrian pathway

siding · fence · gutters · concrete · brick · pavers · stucco · vinyl · wood · stone

results

restoration

Returning something to condition

resurfacing · brightening · renewal · before-and-after · makeover · revitalization · refreshed · resealing · refinishing

Opposites
cleaning method intensity

pressure-washingspot cleaning

Treating individual stains

hand-washing · dry brushing · air drying

cleaning approach

pressure-washingneglecting

Failing to attend to

automation vs manual labor

pressure-washinghand-washing

Scrubbing with soap

elbow grease · hand labor

Family

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