LYNX and HAWK make Pressure Washer or Power Washer is the use of high-pressure water spray to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, chewing gum and dirt from surfaces and objects such as buildings, vehicles and concrete surfaces. The volume of a mechanical pressure washer is expressed in gallons or litters per minute, often designed into the pump and not variable. The pressure, expressed in pounds per square inch, pascals or bar, is designed into the pump but can be varied by adjusting the unloader valve. Machines that produce pressures from 1450 PSI to 7250 PSI (100 BAR to 500 BAR) or more are available.
The terms pressure washing and power washing are used interchangeably in many scenarios, and there is some debate as to whether they are actually different processes.
A pressure washer surface cleaner is a tool consisting of two to four high-pressure jets on a rotating bar that swivels when water is flowing. This action creates a uniformed cleaning pattern that can clean flat surfaces at a rapid rate.
Hydro Jet cleaning is a more powerful form of power washing, employed to remove build up and debris in tanks and lines.
Pressure washing is employed by businesses and homeowners to reduce allergies, minimize hazards, and improve aesthetics.
Depending upon the surface to be cleaned, higher or lower pressure should be used, as well as the appropriate nozzle.