What good is a surface cleaner for a pressure washer?
So I am new to pressure washing and I had some questions! I have seen a thing called a surface cleaner and it looks like it does the same work a pressure washer does but just easier and faster! Will you explain the difference between normal pressure washing and a surface cleaner?
When you say “surface cleaner”, I assume you’re referring to a device that hooks up to a garden hose, not a chemical treatment.
A surface cleaner can only deliver water at your water line’s pressure. This should be between 40 and 80 psi (pounds per square inch).
A pressure washer has an internal, electrically operated motor and pump which delivers water at around 10 atmospheres (1500 psi).
A pressure washer will clean grime off that a “surface cleaner” won’t. If all you have to clean is superficial dirt and debris, a surface cleaner should work just fine.
If however, you have embedded dirt debris, or moss, a pressure washer is what you need.
NOTE: Be careful what you use a pressure washer on. It can damage some surfaces and remove paint.
Pressure Washer Basics
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