| Like many of you, I've used a lot of hand tools, power | | | | problem. Your boat will thank you. |
| tools, and power equipment over the years. Table | | | | 3. Cleaning a Sidewalk - Sidewalk cleaning is easy with |
| saws, routers, sanders, tile cutters, chainsaws, | | | | this tool. Just remember, pressure washers can be |
| generators, nail guns, jack hammers, lawn mowers, | | | | extremely powerful and will actually destroy the |
| pressure washers and more. Each tool has it's own | | | | concrete if you aren't careful. And remember, there is |
| special function and appeal. Of course, running the jack | | | | no more important safety rule than to wear these - |
| hammer to take out my front concrete sidewalk was | | | | safety glasses. (Any other Norm Abrams fans out |
| the big he-man moment of all time for me. Wow! I'm | | | | there?) |
| sure the kids were incredibly impressed with their old | | | | 4. Cleaning Wood Decking - Here's the thing on wood. |
| man, and you can't even imagine what my wife | | | | Don't linger too long or too close or you'll ruin whatever |
| thought. Ratta tat tat! But of all the above, nothing is as | | | | you are working on. |
| fun or satisfying to run as a pressure washer. | | | | 5. Cleaning a Fence - Iron, chain link, wood, plastic, or |
| Power washers do jobs that just can't be done with | | | | whatever. It doesn't matter what your fence is made |
| any amount of scrubbing or elbow grease. Hot or cold | | | | out of, a pressure washer will get into all the nooks |
| water under pressure is just about one of the most | | | | and crannies no problemo. |
| powerful forces out there for cleaning, blasting or | | | | 6. Cleaning Patio Furniture - Mold or dirt is no problem |
| washing. The last time I used this tool it was to clean | | | | to remove from patio furniture. If you want to remove |
| out 30 years of embedded dirt from the light colored | | | | paint for repainting, there are pressure washers that |
| brick on the front of my house. Worked like a charm, | | | | will tackle the job. Watch for small bits flying and |
| and gave me more bragging rights with the kids. | | | | dream about how great your new furniture will look |
| When it comes to pressure washers, please realize | | | | when you're done. Hey, if you don't like the color you |
| that they are extremely powerful and can be | | | | can just hit it again! |
| destructive and even dangerous if not used properly. | | | | 7. Washing Out a Gutter - No more yucky squishy |
| Like any power tool, use caution and follow | | | | goop to handle by hand. Just blast it out. Period. |
| manufacturer's instructions carefully. Having said that, | | | | 8. Cleaning a Driveway - Cleaning a driveway is really |
| pressure washers can be used on many things; pretty | | | | only done right with pressure washers. The right |
| much anything you need to clean or blast. Pressure | | | | chemical cleaner with that right pressure washer and |
| washers come in various strengths and features, but | | | | that oily dirty surface will become a thing of the past. |
| today I just wanted to run down the top 10 uses for | | | | 9. Cleaning Siding - My personal favorite. It doesn't |
| your pressure washer. | | | | matter what the siding is because when you get done |
| 1. Washing a Car, truck or RV - With the right wand | | | | it will look like brand new. Again, just don't linger or get |
| and attachments, washing your vehicle will be | | | | to close because you can harm the surface. |
| something to look forward to rather than dread. | | | | 10. Cleaning or Washing _____ - This is the best one |
| 2. Washing a Boat - You know that mystery | | | | because you get to fill in the blank. Just get creative |
| discoloration on your boat. Sort of like hard water | | | | and stay safe. Pressure washers are powerful, |
| stains on a glass. Well, never fear, pressure washers | | | | effective, fun, and your kids will be so proud of you! |
| to the rescue! And barnacles and other nasties are no | | | | |