Outdoor Cleaning with Pressure Washers: A Step-by-Step Project Guide

Pressure washers are transforming the way we clean and maintain our property today. A weathered deck, mud-covered truck, or oil-stained driveway can be restored to like-new condition in a fraction of the time when cleaned by pressure washer, rather than by hand.

Outdoor Cleaning with Pressure Washers contains all the information you need to safely operate, properly maintain, and effectively use your pressure washer. From adjusting spray patterns to using cleaning detergents, this comprehensive book will help you get the most out of your pressure washer and keep your home looking its best for years to come.

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
How a pressure washer works | Water pressure & water flow | Anatomy of a pressure washer | Pressure washer engines | Pressure washer water pumps | Attachments & accessories | Cleaning detergents & maintenance products

BASIC OPERATION & TECHNIQUES
Safety & precautions | Operating your pressure washer | Preparing the work site | Connecting high-pressure hoses & water supply | Starting your pressure washer | Using spray nozzles | Adjusting the cleaning power | Testing the cleaning power Basic Cleaning Techniques: Using cleaning detergents | Shutting down your pressure washer | Using pressure washer accessories

CLEANING PROJECTS
A prortfolio of uses: before & after | Housing Exteriors: Cleaning siding | Cleaning soffits & gutters | Restoring wood siding | Cleaning stucco | Cleaning brick & mortar Decks & Fences: Pressure washing wood | Restoring a deck | Cleaning composite decking | Cleaning a fence Driveways, Sidewalks & Patios: Cleaning concrete | Cleaning asphalt | Cleaning brick patios & walks Vehicles & Boats: Cleaning a car or truck | Other vehicle cleaning ideas | Cleaning a boat | Tips for cleaning your boat Stripping paint: Stripping paint from house siding | Removing graffiti Swimming Pools & Spas: Cleaning a swimming pool Lawn & Garden Equipment: Cleaning a lawn mower | Other lawn & garden equipment cleaning ideas Outdoor Furniture & Accessories: Cleaning outdoor furniture | Cleaning a barbecue grill | Other outdoor accessory cleaning ideas Other Surfaces & Uses: Cleaning garbage cans | Cleaning mini-blinds | Other pressure washing ideas

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Preventive maintenance | Replacing O-rings & screens | Spray wand maintenance | Water pump maintenance | Engine maintenance | Winterizing & storage

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE | SHOPPER'S GUIDE | RESOURCES