When it comes to getting the best pressure washing tips, a good place to start is by knowing the many uses that are best-suited for power washing. We all know what pressure washing does and how it works, but did you know you can use this type of cleaning equipment for a myriad of purposes.

The Dangers

Ask any deck building company Bethesda and they’ll tell you that you need to be very careful aiming the business end of a power washer at anything. Never pointing one at people or animals is obvious and should always be forbidden, but there’s the other concern of knowing whether or not the surface you’re about to wash is strong enough to withstand the force and pressure of the water being expelled.

Sure, a power washer is terrific at clearing away thick, caked on dirt, gunk, bacteria, and other unseemly elements that threaten the aesthetic and stability of your home and the various things around it. But you must be sure that trying to clear those things away with your power washer won’t result in you clearing a massive hole straight through the surface while you’re at it.

One more thing, never use a power washer inside the home. Anywhere. No matter if it’s a bathroom or a garage, these machines are not intended for indoor use and doing so could cause serious harm and damage to your dwelling and those who live in it.

Your Driveway

So we all know you can use a power washer to clean the exterior of your home (just watch out for those windows), but did you know you can clean other areas of the property with the same powerful efficacy. One of those is your driveway and, let’s face it, the driveway could probably use it.

Just be careful and use it only on a paved driveway instead of a gravel one. A power washer can clear out weeds that are popping up through the surface as well as eliminate oil and dirt build up that can start to dull the look of your driveway.

Your Patio

When the temperatures rise, so will the popularity of your patio. That means it’s going to be used a lot more often in the summer months. Depending on the region where you live, you may want to give the patio a good cleaning before the season starts so you can wipe out all of the build up that comes from dust and smog in the air, not to mention assorted debris that might fall from nearby trees and shrubs.

Once the season is in full swing, you can be sure your patio will see some heavy use and that can also bring about messes in the form of spilled drinks, charcoal ash, and splattered sunscreen. All of these things can also be detrimental to the look of your patio.

Your Grill

While you’re at it, have a look at your barbecue grill. An entire summer’s worth of meals has probably built up and only the toughest grease cutting cleansers are equipped to handle the problem. But when you have a power washer, you can skip the chemicals and use the pressure of high-speed water expulsion to do the job for you instead.