How To Pressure Wash A Concrete Driveway
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You know you’re truly an adult when you wacth a vid about pressure washing start to finish 🤣😂
So true !! 😂
Thank god it was only 8:57 minutes long. Almost didn’t make but I did. 🎉👋😜🔔🥃
Especially when you watch it multiple times!
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Hey Scott, we can still see the the dirty strips left in the driveway .. The best way I've found when using a circular washer like that is to overlap each stroke by 50% which eliminates that problem having to go and redoing it ... Less work and time is what it's all about in today's busy world ... Keep at it my boy and you'll go far ...
This. Over time those little stripes become darker and darker leaving the driveway a mess. I was hoping he was going to address this.
This was the most helpful video I've seen in a long, long time. I cleaned my patio using the 40° tip. It took almost all day. I thought there had to be a better way, so I went on TH-cam and found this video. I had no idea these cleaners existed! I purchased one using the link provided to Amazon. I needed to clean my driveway and sidewalk, but my expectations of the cleaner working were low, so it sat in the house for a couple weeks. I was motivated yesterday, so I took it out to the driveway and hooked it up. I was blown away at how well this thing worked. Finished the driveway and sidewalk in a fraction of the time it used to take me. This was $80 well spent.
Also, I don't get people being critical of this video. You made it for guys like me, who didn't know there was a better way, not for guys who have already been using surface cleaners. Now that I'm using it, I can figure out for myself at what speed I need to be cleaning as well as the different tips I can use. Thanks again!
You must have seen some terrible posts if you think this is Good?? It's USELESS.
I worked for a company that pressure washed drive ways and cleansed gutters and windows all that kind of stuff. One thing I learned. When you’re doing things like this. Patience and planning.
Some other tips are to never let the engine idle for very long while there's no water flow through the pump. Doing so will overheat the pump and eventually degrade the seals. If it takes you over a minute in "standby" then just cut off the engine. Not only do you save the pump but you conserve fuel as well. I always use non-ethanol fuel in my small engines and for equipment such as a pressure washer that gets infrequent use, I will turn the fuel valve off and burn off what's left in the carburetor, all while spraying into open air until the fuel is exhausted and the motor dies out.
10/4 on that. i got to where i wouldn't loan my gas washer anymore because clowns were starting it without the water on or taking phone calls till the emergency bypass would blow, which means the seals were about to go and probably screwed like the space shuttle. i finally went to electric sunjoe and my problems with buying seal kits are over.
All my pressure washers are "Fixed Throttle", could not idle them if I wanted to. No idle circuit to ever be concerned about. NEVER run the pump without water, and always blow pump saver thru the pump when finished. Cap or tape the ends when not in use.
What we need to do is after a few seconds, key the pressure washer trigger to get waterflow through the pump.. Mine is over 20 years old and nothing has ever broken on it... Its a Devilbiss....I just change the oil in the gas B&S engine and always check the oil level before starting it, and of course have water running through it before starting it... Love these things !!! :)
@Thang Knowa I didn't think about capping the ends on my pressure washer or running pump armor thru it.. but I tape ends and run pump armor thru my paint sprayers, I'll start doing it here too... don't know why I never did this lol
Very helpful, thanks.
Good tips... I also use an inline filter for the water to make sure nothing clogs up the pump/sprayer tip especially when using someone elses hose or water supply. I always let the water run through the hose for a moment before hooking it to the machine just to help clear out anything that might be in the hose... grass/leaves a lizard, etc...
Just learned this lesson with a lizard..
Already had the pressure washer, but never thought about buying the surface cleaner! Bought through your store, thanks Scott!
Fully agree... Didn't think about a "surface cleaner" attachment. Have a relatively old and basic Electric Pressure Washer (and attachments) which as mentioned means a slow/boring/back pain project... Not sure it'd effectively support the volume/pressure needed for the surface cleaner attachment to do a good job... But seems like a good investment regardless... (Along with a washer upgrade as needed... Or slower/multiple passes)
rather be riding than cleaning!
Nice, thanks for the support!
Discovering the spinning surface cleaner was a true life changer. It saves so much time, that whenever I see a neighbor pressure washing the standard way, with just the tip, I will walk down and let the borrow the surface cleaner and they are dumbfounded. Most of them didn't even know they exist.
I just learned about the just Today minutes ago from this video. 😎👍
The bee's knees..
Perfect timing! Cleaned my driveway back in June with the wand. In July the city came by and did a slurry coat on our subdivision streets, so now I have a lot of tar oil and granular debris out there. I am sold on the wheeled sprayer after this video.
Pretty slick, one of those tools I bought and it actually worked better than I expected 👍
Thank you sir. I bought the surface cleaner a few weeks ago and only just now got to use it. It worked great. Not as powerful as a single nozzle, but great for maintaining the condition of my driveway so it doesn't get as bad as when I first cleaned it last spring.
A surface cleaner is for soft wash (surface cleaning), and pressure washing is a hard wash (deep clean).
I never knew pump saver existed! I just bought my first pressure washer, this will be a must for me! Thank you!
Have you buyit yet.if yes how it works & what kind ?
Try getting hold of it in the U.K. …
1800 sq ft drive way is my whole house! I don't have a cement driveway, but I love this process and the equipment used. Thanks very much!
Used to pressure washer green algae/mold discoloration after winter shade, now more impressed with hose-sprayer house siding cleaners. An easy 10 minute job and less abrasive to concrete surface. Agree, wheeled rotary sprayers are good, but found a slower overlapping pace provides uniform results.
I bought my first "broom" as a home owner over 20 years ago (for about $500) and it is still going strong. I do feel a little miffed that prices have come down so much and I'm no longer "special". Simply stated, the "broom" is well worth the money. Just hit the buy button and be amazed. Very nice video! It was short but not so short that you didn't hit all the important points. Kudos.
Very helpful - and not 45 minutes long. Thanks for sharing!
I just got the Greenworks Pro 3000, I've used others in the passt, this one shocked me when I pulled the trigger, and I was blowing away 1.5 inches of mud off my driveway with easy.
Use to power wash the drive with just the wand and tip. Got a surface cleaner, WHAT A DIFFERENCE. Done in 1/4 the time. Great results.
As always, great information! I just purchased a Westinghouse WPX3000e Electric Pressure Washer, 3000 Max PSI and 1.76 Max GPM and a 16" Janz surface cleaner to do my 80' driveway. To be honest, it was my first time doing something like this. After reading the reviews on Amazon about both pieces of equipment, I was confident that this would do a great job; not so much. It did just ok and I have a lot of streaks. I am not sure what I did wrong here, but it is pretty simple to use. Oh well. I will have to go over it again.
I was taught in the navy to fully drain our fire hoses to prevent premature aging of the rubber. Over time, the water left in the hose will leach sulfur from the rubber and create sulfuric acid. Admittedly, it may be that it was salt water that caused the issue but chlorine in tap water would have the same effect, I would think. I've always followed that practice and no burst hoses yet.
When I finish with my hoses, I disconnect from the source, make sure the other end is open, then use my air compressor hose with the trigger/nozzle end and hold it firm to the end of the hose and blow it out in seconds. Then roll 'em up and put 'em away. Quick and easy. ALL hoses.
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@ME First well the government is cheap. So chances are the taught him to take care of their junk for years of service.
We would always hang our 50 foot 2 1/2” fire house in the hose tower after fires for 24-48 hours before taking them down and rolling them ( for the same reasons you mentioned ) … I’m retired now and the same hose was there when I walked out the door that was there when I was hired
glad to see the amazon surface cleaner being used as i just purchased one for my drive way, i have an electric 2300 psi washer but Ive been eyeing the Simpson. this video made me go ahead and purchase a gas one now. appreciate the video.
Great video. My first PW pump burned out, because I would let off the trigger for over 5 minutes at a time taking a break, big mistake. Now I know not to leave it on without having the trigger on and water running through the pump so it doesn't burn up.
I have a Generac pressure washer, and it has a pressure relief valve that will periodically open and dump water if pressure gets too high. It's my first, so I don't know if it's a new feature, a feature of the brand, price point, etc.
Wow! I have never heard of a surface cleaner attachment before! Thanks for a great video and I will definitely be looking into that product!
One person mentioned going slower to no leave stripe’s and in addition wash up and dow and then go left to right can often help, since you did the majority of the cleaning in the first pass etc. The pum condition spray, good tip and important step.
With the strait pipe: keep the spray in about 45 degree angle towards the surface at 2..5 cm distance. Place double steel loops attached to the tip of the pipe ( one loop on either side of the spray ) so keeping the distance in easy.
With a good pressure washer and accessories you can make a whole business of cleaning driveways, gutters, drain pipes, car undercarriages, siding, culverts, construction equipment, rugs, warehouses, etc. Its like the bread and butter for a lot of general handy men and women.
I’ve just got back into the buil trade. I was a plasterer for 15 years. Joined some sights now. And within 2 weeks. I’ve got 2 driveway cleaning jobs. I think I’m gonna pursue this. There seems to be a big demand for it
@@jimmybaldwin737how much do you charge per driveway, and do you have any tips? I want to start this as a side hustle
Thanks Scott, very helpful and informative as usual!
Excellent video, thanks. I didn't know those type of cleaners existed, definitely buying one!
I got one these on a good sale on Amazon. Eventually had to buy some quick connect pieces since my foreign 1700PSI electric pw could not hook the trigger/handle to it. Instead, I converted the hose connection (odd metric size) to 1/4" quick connect to swap trigger and floor. So, no trigger, but can be swapped in. Just turn on the pw and it pumps to the floor unit directly. Fine for doing large areas. It actually worked well, though slow; driveway not cleaned in 17 years. Made the driveway cleaning possible. Likely would have been faster if I had a more powerful gas pw. But, it worked, completed the job, and looked good afterwards. Took hours including front door walkway. I attribute excessive time to the PSI of the pw. But, my 20+ year old pw made it through the battle. Definitely recommend a floor unit. I tried a section with the handle, and it was not consistent and took a lot longer.
It's worth mentioning that the "pump saver" also acts as an anti-freeze. If there's any danger of freeze during the winter, you need to use this stuff otherwise you ruining your pressure washer.
On mine, I just use anti freeze on the suction or soap dispenser tube, run it till I see the antifreeze coming out the tip, then shut it down - good for the winter months or just general lack of use. I will also use fogging oil in the engine - squirt some in the air intake of the engine then shut it down around 30 seconds.
No need for any of that in Australia. I love pressure cleaning
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My electric washer came with an orbital tip. It still concentrates the stream into a single column, but this column rotates in a circle very quickly. You get a large area coverage and the concentrated blast at the same time.
I was considering buying one of the Ryobi surface cleaners and just saw the wheeled ones in another video. I think I'll try this out for a hundred bucks. Thanks!
Thank you for your time and effort to make this video and share your knowledge with us. Greetings from Croatia.
Great equipment reviewing and an excellent investment for a young man starting off in a cleaning career 👍
Hi Scott, very well done!! Loved the 3 pointers up front. For future videos, you may want to include what you consider the top safety tips for work like this, such as foot wear/boots, safety glasses, no bare skin, etc.
Walmart cheap rubber boots, sunglasses with good coverage, large brimmed hat, and good hearing protection. I keep the engine exhaust turned away from where I am working to reduce fumes and noise. I also pretreat with a sprayer mix of liquid tide and bleach, well diluted on a cloudy day - not in direct blazing sun that dries things out too fast.
oh ..... he maybe rightfully thought that would be common sense and up to the user to decide how much exposure they are okay with
@@thesage1096 Yeah, my thoughts exactly on those safety messages. Why is everyone so concerned with telling other people how to be safe? And those very same people who are preaching about safety glasses, and proper hearing protections, sun block and the other 1000 things they think are important are the very same people who jump in the car, turn the key and never look at the tires to see if tney're inflated, never check/adjust the mirrors, never monitor the guages and probably even fasten the seat belt after they're 100 feet down the road.
Beat it Karen
Nice job, but I really think a SH and cleaner solution is needed to prevent the black algae from immediately coming back. That can be applied after the pressure washing to a dry surface with a chemical sprayer, but needs to be kept wet in the solution for ten minutes or so. Best to apply on a cool humid morning to avoid fast evaporation.
Thanks for the tip I am going to have get one. Our driveway has a slight slope towards the garage with maybe a 1” lip to keep water out. I hope this will make it easier for me.
Is the slope towards your garage due to settling?
There is a video on this channel demonstrating high strength foam that can lift concrete.
th-cam.com/video/AL1Xrd8IScY/w-d-xo.html
You may want to reset the pitch first by using high-strength inflatable pillows as “jacks” to lift up the corners of a section of concrete and inject fillers into the voids. This way, the excess oozes out and after it cures, it can be trimmed back before any refinishing of the appearance.
You might also consider installing a french drain along the lower side of the driveway that extends to an acceptable place to discharge excess runoff.
I didn't know about the pump saver product. I could certainly use that. Thanks.
I have one from Lowe’s that has the surface cleaner included. Can’t wait to start using it
Love how you showed us the bottom while cleaning the glass! My guy charges $40, so I let him do it.
I never knew how those surface cleaner heads work. Very cool!
Great Video, I too purchased a surface cleaner and love it, I also use a rotating turbo nozzle instead of the 40 degree tip to clean and rinse. I find that it is more effective. Love your videos
Thanks for the feedback Dave, I appreciate your support 👍
@@EverydayHomeRepairsGreat video,quick question from Australia.Mate can I do that same process cleaning outdoor tiles that are non slip so quite coarse .Thanks for your time .
I just hit the subscribe button. This fellow is a gold mine for DIY.
Have now used this to clean house siding and it performed well th-cam.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX I also bought some wand extensions which enabled higher washing without needing a ladder. I recommend both. This unit arrived quickly, was easy to assemble (only had to attach the handle), and arrived in perfect condition. The only very slight downgrade from a perfect score is the design has a low handle and requires pulling from the side. My old washer was an upright model, while this one is more horizontal. Other than that, it's perfect for my needs. It has a great deal of pressure and more easily cleaned the house siding, porch rails and concrete than did my older model. The engine is a bit louder, as well, but the total time to clean was reduced by the more powerful spray. Did I mention it starts on the first or second pull every time?!! I am definitely happy with this model.
Great demonstration. I usually use the wand once a year. My neighbor use the disc but for some reason his always have the streaks as if it didn’t do the job. Maybe he is not using the proper once. I have seen some at lowes cheaper than yours but you get what you pay for. Thank you for sharing
People are always using them wrong. They operate it like a vacuum pushing back and forth quickly which is the wrong way. You need to move in one direction very slowly and to avoid streaks you can do a second pass in the opposite direction.
Makes me feel glad we have 240v 3 pin grounded electrics by default in the UK with newer houses even getting commercial grade 3 phase connections to help with electric car charging.
I love my surface cleaner. Wish I had discovered it years ago.
Found a good one for $60. SO worth the money.
I use the rotary device on my concrete and paver surfaces but I don't need to use the 40 degree tip to finish off the job. I use the rotary to go forward and backward then I go left to right is a weave pattern. It cleans without missing spots and I don't need the 40 tip unless it is needed for edges.
Too fast with the surface cleaner, that's why you have stripes. You can also change the tips on the surface cleaner. I took out the 15 degree tips and put in 40's.
Yep way to fast with it still got a stripey driveway.dont see the point in making an advice vid if you don't do the job properly.i do this for a living I the Uk
@@Carvetii some softwash would help too.. don’t ever brag about not pre treating or post treating lol.. it makes life so much harder.
Yep, too fast and unit is probably underpowered a bit too. I use a slightly bigger pump with seemingly similar specs but I guarantee it flows stronger. If I have it cracked up my surface cleaner wants to fly in the air like iron man. I don't need wheels to keep it moving smoothly. It glides and hovers over the surface. Also why wouldn't you do double passes with the surface cleaner instead of using wand? Literally the opposite of what should be done. There's why you got a surface cleaner... So you're not wasting a bunch of time with the wand. Chemicals also clearly work, rinsing big debris off prior to starting also works in certain situations, or at least run a blower for a second. Anyways, I guess if you're cleaning a single driveway once year it is what it is lol.
dude let the chemicals do the work - your killing your time , buy some pool chlorine and save yourself so much time it’s not even comparable your on TIME SUCK AVE bud also no ethanol gas only in that machine unless you use it daily
@@davido.9180 Are you meaning just spray pure pool chlorine on it and letting it sit for about 15-20 minutes before spraying
Lovely, easy, helpful TY tips and demonstration
This is an excellent of How To Pressure Wash A Concrete Driveway TH-cam and thank you very much!
Nice streaks! Slow down or make a double pass to avoid those pesky buggers. You also forgot to turn the engine over a couple times (spark plug disconnected) after putting in the pump saver to truly get it on all the pump internals.
Need to pretreat and post treat is the problem.
@@rolltide9547 I've heard of pretreating. What is post treat?
@@GeneralChangOfDanang If you still have lines after surface cleaning you hit it with SH again. I do it 3 to 4 %
After you put the pump saver in, grab the starter rope and give it a slow pull to work the chemical around in the pump a bit. GREAT video !!
I did not know that, thanks. I wonder if i have to do that to my electric one as well.
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A treatment of Wet and Forget has outperformed a 15hp 4000psi pressure washer on cleaning dirt, mildew and algae from the surfaces of my concrete driveway and sidewalks. Best thing though was it’s low cost comparison, ease of application, no need for fuel, storage space, rental fees or high water demand, hours of time spent or noise created.
Bought the exact surface cleaner from Amazon. Worth every penny
Excellent advice. Thanks for posting
I use Wet and Forget and haven’t pressure washed my driveway in years. Also used on deck and is equally effective. It does take a few weeks but it really works.
Benzyl ammonium chloride. Watch for it
The black is usually not dirt - it's mould. You have to "kill" it or it comes back even blacker and you spread it when you pressure wash it. You're spot on, Wet & Forget or similar product is the go, or even bleach or white vinegar are cheaper alternatives. Then a few weeks later, hit it with the pressure washer. All good.
Came her to post this. Wet and Forget is fantastic. I use it on my front walk, paver patio and window sills. Easy and quick to apply and then rain does the work for you.
I have only seen 1 type of Wet & Forget are there different types? Also did you just follow the directions on the back? Thank you. Stay safe healthy and happy ✝️🇺🇸
@@minhthongnguyen2099 What does it do? Is it easily found at Home Depot or Lowe’s? Thank you ✝️🇺🇸
Well made and concrete example. Good video!
Thanks Scott. I enjoy your videos. Question..Have you had any problems using this surface cleaner over the concrete gap filler you used in another video?
I found it's easiest to just go 2 directions at a relatively fast pace. You'll get it all that way for sure. It's also nice if you have a partner with another hose just spraying the dirty water out of the way.
Maybe it is not an issue where you live but here in humid Florida pressure cleaning the concrete may clean the surface but it doesn't kill the mildew spores in the concrete so it comes back in a few to 6 months. I buy swimming pool chlorine, mix it 3 - 1 with water, and spray the concrete first, then a few hours later pressure clean it. Now it will stay clean looking for about a year.
I have a 1,700 psi, 1.4 gpm electric pressure washer and a 12” surface cleaner to do my (much smaller) driveway. The low volume really seems to be the biggest limitation on the effectiveness of the cleaner.
I can’t complain though because I got the pressure washer for free. A neighbor was getting rid of it because the “turbo nozzle” quit working. All it needed was a quick cleaning and fresh dab of silicone grease, and it started working again.
Scott the general rule of thumb is 4 inches per gallon per minute on the machine. At the bare minimum the pros are using 4gpm. I got away with 4gpm and a 20 inch surface cleaner when I started a long time ago so its not gospel but def a rule of thumb ish... haha, hope your doing good.
I have a wife. She knows absolutely everything. She is systematically destroying our home. The damage she can do with a pressure washer is amazing. Furry wood and more. We're getting down to aggregate soon. 😂
Did she carve her initials into the siding as well? Lol
I bought this to use with my 1950 PSI washer. Just learned today that the pressure is not enough. Guess it's time to upgrade!
If you go a little slower, the cleaner will do a much better job. Also, if you will pre-treat with some bleach and water it will kill the algae and mold and make cleaning much easier. Great video!
Do you need to get the surface wet with water before pre treatment?
Acho tão interessante este tipo de vídeo que até comprei uma lavadora de pressão e também aquela parte que encaixa pra limpa o chão
I've been thinking of investing in a power washer. Good advice.
Top Tip: I have that exact same surface attachment. I go over my surfaces in both directions so there’s no need to touch it up with the wand. I do have a 4000 psi Honda which is a beast of a PW.
My Simpson pressure water came with a surface scrubber attachment that worked great!
Mine dose t have the wheels but worked fantastic. Was a Simpson brand surface cleaner.
Nice!
I just spray Wet n Forget on the driveway 1-2 times a year, along with the curb. It keeps it nearly spotless year round. Unfortunately, the deck still seems to require a power washer.
I think the number one mistake is people don’t realize concrete easily absorbs water. So they spend lots of time getting the concrete wet enough to begin effective cleaning. They do this using the pressure washer which does not deliver a high volume of water which is why it takes so long. So I always begin by first wetting the concrete with water from the hose. It really improves the process. I also advise to not do this in direct sun or when concrete is hot as it will be more difficult to keep it wet. I try to do this in a light rain or just after rain.
All great tips! I use a PW with a surface cleaner too! But after, I spray liquid pool shock over the cleaned concrete. This kills the mold and extends the time between cleanings.
Nice, thanks for the feedback!
Super nice results.
Thank you for the advice that really helped after I spend hours with my pressure washer.
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😂 I have used the wand many times in the past the surface cleaner is a upgrade for sure 👍
Very much worth mentioning to ALWAYS turn the gasoline valve off and let the engine run out of gas before putting the PW away for more than a few hours. Gas sitting in the carburetor is the main cause of hard starting next time around.
In the U.K. no one has concrete drives any more. They have all been replaced with block paving, resin composite, etc. which look more attractive and less like a shopping mall car park. You get the same problems with dirt, moss, weed and algae but I find the best defence is to use a Makita petrol blower every few days to stop dirt build up and growth. I have a Karcher C5 pressure washer but haven’t needed to use it for a couple of years since finding out how well the blower trick works.
Have you ever tried a turbo nozzle on your wand? I use mine 90% of the time. It does help to lube it after use.
A couple years ago, I bought an electric 1700psi pressure washer for $100 & it came free with a round surface cleaner. The surface cleaner only helps on light duty soiled concrete, such as in the video above, so I do have to use the wand a lot more times.
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I have been skeptical that a surface cleaner could clean as well or better than the wand but you made a believer out of me. I ordered the Twinkle off your page and happy to report there was a 30% coupon added so I only paid $75 w/tax. I enjoy all your videos, btw!
Thanks Anthony, I really appreciate your support 👍
A surface cleaner is a soft wash, and pressure washing is a hard wash. Two totally different concepts with two totally different results. U can soft wash (surface clean) cheaper than pressure washing.
Thanks for the vid!
Once you pressure wash with the surface cleaner attachment, can you just use a garden hose to clean it up afterwards?
Isn't all the hard-to-remove stains, loosened up sufficiently?
I bring my equipment inside for the winter. But still will look for the pump save for the seals and all.
do you think the pressure washer and surface cleaner will work with pavers?
Another great video Scott, thank you!
Thanks buddy!
i just watched this whole video and i hate pressure cleaning. great video 👍🏻🇺🇸
The pump saver is such a great tip.
i like using a cleaner with the power washer because there are tannin stains from an oak tree that drops leaves and acorns on the driveway. also, i apply sealer to the concrete so stains are easier to remove. the sealer will reduce water infiltration, which will cause cracks during winter.
What sealer ?
This is great. Do you have a separate video for wood decks?
Excellent info, thanks!
Excellent Presentation !
Oxygenated bleach. Follow directions on jug. Works on both concrete and wood decks, etc. Available at home centers and hardware stores. It’ll save you a ton of work. It’s both inexpensive and safe for plant life. Have used it for years.
I need to find one of those for my pressure washer brand.
I bought a surface cleaner from Amazon and it's amazing, I cut a job that usually takes all day down to 3 to 3 and a half hours. Do yourself a favor spend the money, I only spent 55.00 on a 15 inch Karcher and it really knocks the time down to a fraction of the time. Now that it's cooling off for the fall, it's time for me to get out and do it again.
Great vid, I just ordered the 15inch accessory!
Nice, enjoy!
Use ethanol free gas on the small engine and you won’t have any problems with starting. Make sure the put gas stabilizer in the gas if it sits for a long time in between uses.
Note that there’s a minimum PSI requirement for those surface cleaners. They’re usually marked as “for gas” and “for electric.”
Good point and I should have called that out as the results will be closely tide to the GPM and psi of your pressure washer.
Correction, you want more GPM. Your surface cleaner should be sized at a ratio of 4-5inches per 1GPM. The pressure isn't really all that important. Surface cleaners work best when paired with Sodium hypochlorite/cleaner mix which you can get at any hardware store. Let the chemicals do the hard work for you!
I got a electric 2400 PSI pressure washer at 2.4 gallons a minute
Got it right before they discontinued they were discounted to $200 The thing works beautiful The only complaint I have is the hose is weird it goes from a regular sized like garden hose to a pressure washer tip which I mean I guess if I need to I can make my own. The gun even has changeable tips same as a normal pressure gun The only difference is this one still connects in front of the handle for whatever reason
Awesome video. The beatdown of electric pressure washers is sometimes warranted (I've had a few crappy ones in my time) but not in all cases. I have a 3800 PSI electric with a 2.4 GPM which is higher than your gas-powered 3100 PSI-2.3 GPM. I just did my brick driveway and the concrete sidewalk and it did a freakishly outstanding job without any precleaning. There was no lag (ever) in the water flow or pressure. It's all in what you purchase.
What model is your pressure washer?
@@Al_W_On_The_Trackz PowRyte Electric Pressure Washer, Foam Cannon, 4 Different Pressure Tips, Power Washer, 3800 PSI 2.4 GPM
@@thinebiggest Lol. You got scammed bro. Do not believe everything you read. Companies can basically lie and make up whatever numbers they want by changing the nozzle size.
My brother had one like yours when it died, he decided to do a Tim the tool man upgrade to a monster with like 4000 psi 4 gallons a minute it is so big it can barely be pushed up ramp into his pickup truck it's like 250 pounds so you can't lift it. So, he took it to his son's house to wash driveway and he lives in country on a well and the well could not supply enough water to run the pressure washer so it would only go a second or two then die so bigger is not always better
thanks for video. surface cleaner worked great.
The other advantage of starting at the high point is as the water drains down slope, it acts as a presoak, thus softening up the dirt and debris prior to the actual cleaning process.
It only acts as a pre soak if you added chemical detergent to the soap chamber. He demonstrated using straight water so no benefit to just getting it wet with dirty water
Two things: any pre-treat chemicals (say, bleach-based to kill algae) to use, and if so, does the grass or surrounding bushes suffer? And do you ever seal the concrete afterwards, so you don’t have to do the cleaning so often? Thank you.