Decks, sidewalks, even walls: Once you own a pressure washer, the list of things that it can clean seems endless. But what about gutters, tennis courts or roofs? Pressure washer accessories can extend the usefulness of an already versatile tool.
When you're considering any pressure washer accessory, make sure it will work with your pressure washer. Most pressure washer accessories have specific pressure (PSI) and flow rate (GPM) requirements. Matching these requirements to the accessory will head off problems early.
Reach Out and Wash Something
An extension pole or telescoping wand is the perfect pressure washer accessory for reaching tall or difficult to reach places. Look for a pole that reaches to 24 feet. An extension pole of this size will make second and third floor cleaning a snap.
If you plan to use an extension wand, consider getting a belt kit to go with it. A belt kit fits on your waist and then to the extension pole. The belt will transfer some of the pole's weight from your arms-perfect for an all day job.
Get Out Of the Gutter
A gutter-cleaning tool is a hook-shaped nozzle extension. Attached to an extension pole, a gutter cleaning tool is perfect for cleaning gutters, eaves and hard-to-reach places.
Your pressure washer can be fit with a flexible or rigid gutter-cleaning tool. A flexible gutter cleaner will let you put the water where you want it, but a rigid tool will deliver more power and eliminate adjustment hassles.
Sweep Dirt Away
A water broom is a great pressure washer accessory for cleaning driveways or patios. A water broom is designed with a broad wand that splits the water stream into smaller jets.
Water brooms come in sizes ranging from 12 to 36 inches. A 16 inch broom is a great compromise between size and cleaning power.
A Revolutionary Cleaning Method
A rotary nozzle is designed to use the pressure washer's water stream to turn its spray head. This revolving, circular pattern is great for cleaning ground-in dirt and tough-to-remove stains.
A Whirling Dervish
A flat surface cleaner (sometimes called a whirl-a-way) is the perfect pressure washer accessory for cleaning flat or horizontal surfaces quickly. The round, dish-shaped head of the flat surface cleaner conceals a series of rotating wands. These spinning wands deliver the full force of your pressure washer over a wide area.
 | Pressure washers can make cleaning surfaces easy, but they can also lead to heartbreak. The wrong pressure on the wrong material can ruin the surface you are trying to clean. Determine what you need to wash and choosing the best pressure washer will be a snap. |
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Pressure washers can make cleaning surfaces easy, but they can also lead to heartbreak. The wrong pressure on the wrong material can ruin the surface you are trying to clean. Determine what you need to wash and choosing the best pressure washer will be a snap. |
