Pressure washing
Pressure washing is cleaning hard surfaces with water sprayed at high pressure, used mostly on concrete, pavers, brick and other surfaces that can take it.
- power washing
- high-pressure cleaning
High pressure removes dirt, grime and some stains by force. On concrete driveways and sidewalks, crews usually use a surface cleaner (a spinning bar under a round housing) for an even finish, then rinse.
Not every surface should be pressure washed. Siding, roofs, painted wood and screens can be damaged by high pressure, so those are usually soft washed instead. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association warns against using a power washer on asphalt shingles (ARMA).
People use "power washing" and "pressure washing" for the same thing. Some companies use power washing to mean heated water; there is no fixed rule.
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