pressure wash

High-force water cleaning

To pressure wash is to clean a surface using a high-powered jet of water, typically from a specialized machine.

The method removes dirt, mold, and grime from driveways, decks, siding, and vehicles: I need to pressure wash the patio before the party.

Also called power wash.

cleaning

dirt

Loose dry earth

  • grimeIngrained surface dirt
  • moldForm-giving container
  • mildewFungus from dampness

algae · stains · grease · soot · residue · scum · filth · driveway · deck · siding

equipment

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

  • wandThin ceremonial stick
  • lanceLong thrusting weapon
  • pumpFluid-moving machine

hose · psi · trigger · surface cleaner · extension · tank · motor · compressor · quick connect

restoration

revitalization

Restoring vigor or vitality

brightening · stripping · weathered · faded · discoloration · curb appeal · before and after · transformation · deep clean · like new

Categories
Opposites
cleaning method intensity

pressure washhand scrub

Abrasive soap for palms

wipe down · spot clean · delicate wash · hand wash · damp cloth

manual vs. mechanical effort

pressure washhand wash

Clean by hand

elbow grease · mop · towel dry · air dry · dry clean

surface treatment direction

pressure washdirty

Not clean

soil · muddy · stain · splatter · neglect

Family

pressure, wash, press, pressing, pressed, presses, pressures, pressured, pressuring

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G