pressure washing

High-force water blasting

Pressure washing is cleaning surfaces with water sprayed at high force, typically using a motorized pump.

It removes dirt, mold, mildew, and grime from driveways, decks, siding, and outdoor furniture.

The terms pressure washing and power washing are often used interchangeably, though power washing specifically uses heated water.

We pressure washed the patio before the party.

equipment

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

  • hoseFlexible fluid conduit
  • pumpFluid-moving machine
  • lanceLong thrusting weapon

wand · powerwasher · spray gun · surface cleaner · trigger

restoration

revitalize

Restore strength and vitality

resurface · rejuvenate · curb appeal · brightening · transformation · deep clean · before-and-after · property value

removal

grime

Ingrained surface dirt

  • dirtLoose dry earth
  • moldForm-giving container
  • mildewFungus from dampness

algae · stains · moss · grease · oil · rust · graffiti · paint · efflorescence · cobwebs

technique

psi

23rd Greek letter

pre-soak · hot water · cold water · downstream · upstream · distance · angle · dwell time

surfaces

driveway

Private residential road

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

fence · siding · concrete · brick · pavers · stucco · vinyl · wood · garage floor · retaining wall

Categories
Opposites
cleaning method force/intensity

pressure washingwiping

Rubbing to clean

spot cleaning · misting · dry brushing · air drying

cleaning automation/effort

pressure washinghand washing

Cleaning digits with soap

elbow grease · towel drying

surface treatment approach

pressure washingneglect

Failure to provide care

sealing · coating · painting · waxing · polishing

Family

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