pressure washer

High-force water cleaner

A pressure washer is a machine that sprays water at high pressure for cleaning outdoor surfaces—driveways, decks, siding, vehicles.

The force strips away dirt, grime, mold, and loose paint more effectively than a garden hose.

Also called a power washer, though some distinguish between the two based on water temperature.

power

psi

23rd Greek letter

  • jetForced fluid stream
  • blastSudden forceful burst
  • streamSteady continuous flow

nozzle · spray · pump · force · thrust · impact · surge · gallons · flow · bar

cleaning

grime

Ingrained surface dirt

patio · driveway · deck · siding · mud · algae · moss · oil · tar · rust

action

strip

Narrow elongated piece

  • scourClean by hard rubbing
  • blastSudden forceful burst
  • sprayDispersed liquid droplets

rinse · saturate · drench · remove · restore · refresh · brighten · revive

technique

lance

Long thrusting weapon

  • wandThin ceremonial stick
  • triggerWhat initiates action
  • tipEnd or gratuity

fan · turbo · rinse · sweep · angle · distance · detergent · foam · pre-soak · surface

Categories
Opposites
water pressure/force

pressure washergarden hose

yard irrigation tube

watering can · spray bottle · mister · trickle · drip irrigation

cleaning method intensity

pressure washerfeather duster

Plumed cleaning implement

soft cloth · microfiber cloth · spot cleaning · sponge · delicate wash

Family

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