Uses of high pressure washers
High pressure washers are versatile and favoured many when it comes to car washing. You can use your pressure washer for a lot of car washing tasks, including:
- Car washing
A high pressure washer can be used to clean the car exterior, including the body, wheels, and undercarriage. The high pressure helps to remove stubborn dirt and salt that can damage the car if left on.
- Pre-treatment when washing by hand
A high pressure washer can be used to pre-treat your car before hand washing, removing loose dirt and making subsequent washing easier and more efficient.
- Cleaning wheels and wheel housings
These areas can collect a lot of dirt, brake dust and road dirt. The high pressure washer reaches these hard-to-reach areas more easily than a normal hose.
- Engine compartment
If you are extremely careful, a high pressure washer can be used to clean the engine compartment of oil, dirt and other debris. It is important to avoid electrical components and use lower pressures.
- Undercarriage wash
High pressure washers are excellent for cleaning the car’s undercarriage, especially after winter when road salt can cause corrosion.
Use your High pressure washer with caution
Before you decide to buy a high pressure washer, be aware of its power. All high pressure washers should be used with care as they produce a narrow and powerful water jet. The high water pressure can cause serious injury to people and animals and damage to objects. Therefore, the most powerful pressure washer is not necessarily best suited for all purposes.
That said, a high pressure washer from Biltema can help you clean everything from garage driveways to garden furniture. It makes cleaning quicker than the time it takes to fill a bucket with water and find a scrubbing brush, so when you use the high pressure washer with caution, it is a very useful tool.
How to choose the right high pressure washer for your needs
When buying a high pressure washer, consider the following factors:
- Choose between flexibility and high pressure. By definition, all pressure washers have high water pressure. But you should consider whether you need a model that is a little smaller and more practical or one with a higher pressure. A more flexible pressure washer is handy if you want to move around and wash different items around the garden. A higher pressure may be desirable for more stationary cleaning of vehicles and the like.
- The length of the cord matters. Measure the distance between the water tap and the electrical outlet and the place where you want to stand and wash. This way you know how long a cord your pressure washer should have.
- A chemical tank can be a plus. If you often wash with shampoo or other chemicals, you may want to buy a pressure washer with a built-in chemical tank. That way you won’t need to struggle with buckets and bottles when you wash your car.
High pressure washing on chipped paintwork
Be extremely careful with the pressure washer around damaged areas, such as chipped paintwork. If you wash a damaged area with the pressure washer, you risk destroying the paintwork completely.
Frequently asked questions about High pressure washers
How is a high pressure washer used?
Connect your high pressure washer to your garden hose and allow the water to flow out through the pressure washer nozzle. Be sure to keep a distance of at least 30-60 cm from the car surface when operating the pressure washer, and use the correct pressure to avoid damage to the paintwork.
How does a high pressure washer work?
A high pressure washer converts a low pressure inflow of water into a high pressure water jet.
Which surfaces can a pressure washer be used on?
You can use a pressure washer to clean your car, garage driveway, and some other outdoor surfaces.
