How to Pressure Wash a Deck Without Damaging It
Pressure washing a deck is easy to overdo. Here's the PSI, nozzle, distance and stroke pattern that cleans boards without raising the grain.
Pressure Washers
Corded and battery washers for decks, siding, cars and paver joints.
Pressure washing a deck is easy to overdo. Here's the PSI, nozzle, distance and stroke pattern that cleans boards without raising the grain.
Vinyl siding takes 1,500–2,200 PSI, painted wood much less, and brick needs care around mortar. Here's the safe PSI, nozzle and angle for each siding type.
Detergent won't siphon if you're using a high-pressure nozzle, the soap is too thick or the siphon tube is clogged. Here's how to get suds flowing again.
Pressure washing pavers is fast, but the wrong nozzle or angle blasts out polymeric sand. Here's the safe PSI, nozzle choice and technique for clean joints.
Electric pressure washers compared by PSI, GPM and real cleaning speed. We name the best picks for decks, siding, cars and paver joints.