Pressure Washer Reviews

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Pressure Washers

Selecting the right pressure washer for your needs is essential if you want to achieve a balance between cost and efficiency.

It’s no use buying a pressure washer that is too small for the job if you want to save money. Similiarly buying a pressure washer that is too big, or with accessories that you don’t need, can cost you more  money than it should.

You also want a flexible pressure washer which can complete different types of job from using a soft spray on cars and caravans to hard jet sprays that removes build-up dirt and grime from hard to reach places.

We have reviewed the following pressure washers to make your buying selection much easier. Have fun!

NEW: Karcher Pressure Washers The Ultimate Guide!

Pressure Washer Reviews

Editors Choice

Small Domestic: Karcher K2 Compact (Read Review)

Large Domestic/Small Commercial: Kranzle K 1152 TS T (Read Review)

Industrial: Wolf 200 Bar 3000 PSI (Read Review)

Electric Pressure Washers

Petrol and Diesel Pressure Washers

Lances

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Pressure Washer Comparison Table

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ImageModelPower (Watts)Pressure (Bar)Water Flow (L/H)

Bosch AQT 35-121500120350

Karcher K2 Compact Air Cooled1400110360

Karcher K2 Compact Home 1400110360

Karcher K4 Home1800130420

Karcher K4 Premium Eco Home1800130420

Nilfisk C110 4-5pc Xtra1400110440

If you want to know exactly what to look for when buying a pressure washer then read our Pressure Washer Guide first.

The most popular pressure washer brand is Karcher and rightly so as the company produces some very good machines. In fact there is a Karcher dealer on our street so we have been able to physically test each model. This sets Pressurewasher-reviews apart from the typical review site who only gets their information from the internet without even looking at the product in real life.

Other great pressure washer brands include Bosch, Briggs & Stratton, RAC, Stihl, Black & Decker and Draper all of which can be found in the UK. We will attempt to test each of these brands individually and when we do we will provide a full report on each brand and model.

We hope that you enjoy our pressure washer reviews and if there is a particular brand and/or model which you are interested in, but can’t find on our pages, then let us know and we will be happy to review that particular model for you.

Always remember that electricity and water don’t mix well so we always advise using extreme caution when using electric pressure washers (and also wear your wellies to protect your clothes!!).

karcher pressure washer comparison table

What Are Pressure Washers Used For?

Pressure washers are usually used for cleaning though they can be used to make clean art as well.

Here we will list some items that pressure washers can clean.

Patios

Using a pressure washer to clean your patio is the best thing that you can do. In the UK you should really clean your patio twice a year. Once in Spring and once in Autumn. You can select a pressure washer with a patio cleaner attachment or you can decide to use the lance with a jet or a spray.

Driveways

Driveways tend to get really dirty especially here in the UK where it rains a lot. For driveways choose a medium pressure washer for the best results. However if there are oil stains or other stubborn marks on your driveway you might like to use a stronger pressure washer.

Paths

Paths often get a bit green from moss, algae and lichens. You could use a moss remover first and then pressure hose the path clean. Using this approach you might opt for a lighter pressure washer which should also store away quite easily. Be careful not to dislodge any cement holding the bricks or paving slabs in place.

Domestic Cars

Cars can also be cleaned using a pressure washer. You’ll find this very easy especially when washing the wheels! When pressure washing your car don’t hold the lance right up to the car instead hold it at least half a meter away if not further. Also don’t pressure hose your car if there are signs of rust or peeling paint as using a pressure washer can make these areas much worse.

Siding Panels

Siding panels are easily cleaned with a power washer. Simply hook up and go! The only problem with cleaning siding is that they can be quite high up. A solution to this problem is to use an extendable lance. Please be careful using a ladder as ladder can lead to injury due to the kick back when you press a pressure washer trigger. This could unbalance you and you could fall of the ladder.

Raised Garden Walls

Raised garden wall are often pressure washed at the same time as paths and patios. It might be worthwhile to cover the raised wall with moss remover a few days prior to pressure washing if the wall is looking particularly green.

Caravans and Motor Homes

Caravans and motor homes can also benefit from the use of a pressure washer. As with washing cars make sure that you hold the lance well away from the body of the caravan or motor home in order not to damage it. Also ensure that there is no chipped paint or areas which show rust as the force of a pressure washer could damage these areas more.

Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture can come back to life after a quick power wash. Outdoor furniture is usually made out of plastic or wood which are super easy to clean with a quick spray. A smaller power washer is ideal for this job.

BBQ’s

Despite what you might think you can clean some Barbeques with a power washer (I know, I was surprised when I read about this too!). The USA brand Briggs and Stratton mentioned it on their website albeit very briefly. Make sure that you read the instruction manual of your BBQ and unplug any electrics and gas hoses.

Wooden Decking

Wooden decking tends to get slippery in the UK due to persistent rainfall which causes algae and moss to grow. This is particularly true in the late autumn and winter months. A quick clean with a pressure washer in autumn and spring will not only leave your decking looking fab but it will improve its safety as well!

Windows

When cleaning decking, a patio or sidings it takes little effort to raise the lance a little to clean the windows as well. In fact when power washing near french doors you can guarantee that the doors will get covered with much. Just as you would do when pressure hosing a car keep the lance well away from the windows to avoid any damage.

Fencing

Fencing can also be cleaned using a good pressure washer. Typically fences are made out of wood so by power cleaning a wooden fence, letting it dry properly and then applying a stain you can make the fence look brand new. Just be careful for any loose timbers as the force from the pressure washer could loosen these completely.

Tractors, Forklifts, Trucks and Trailers

Tractors, forklifts, trucks and trailers can all be cleaned with a pressure washer. However the pressure washers mentioned above have all been domestic pressure washers running on electricity. For more power we need an industrial pressure washer which runs on petrol or diesel.

Why Buy A Pressure Washer?

There are many reasons to buy a pressure washer. Here are some of them!

It’s Fun

Let’s face it pressure washing can be fun and even therapeutic. When I pressure wash I make little square patterns and colour them in. Watching all that dirt wash away is great for the soul.

To Make Art

Pressure washer art also known as clean art or reverse graffiti is on the rise. Done properly pressure washer art looks super cool. Check out our pressure washer art article.

Improve The Value of Your House

Pressure washing can improve the value of your home as all external surfaces should be nice and clean. Ideally you should be power hosing in the spring and in the autumn. Living in the UK you’d be surprised how fast your driveway and patio will get dirty again.

Best Way of Cleaning External Surfaces

To clean external surfaces like footpaths, patios and drives etc  properly you need a strong flow of water. An ordinary garden hose with a tap connection just won’t do. Enter the humble pressure washer guaranteed to wipe that dirt out of sight. Of course make sure that you choose the right pressure washer for the job (the Karcher K4 is a medium washer suitable for most domestic work)

Keeping Gutters Clean

Washing out gutters with a powerful water spray will keep them clean for longer allowing the gutters to work more efficiently. Remember that if water gets into your facia and damages the wood underneath you could be in for a nasty repair bill. You’re better of spending some of that money on a pressure washer.

Easy To Clean High Places

By using an extendable lance you will be able to clean high places such as first floor windows, gutters and siding fairly easily. Extendable lances do have a bit of kickback due to the amount of water passing through them so be careful when ladders and other platforms with these lances.

Easy To Clean Cars, Trucks,  Quad Bikes etc

Using a pressure washer to clean a car is very easy. Just read our guide! You should have the option of using a detergent bottle with your pressure washer which will result in a nice clean shine. Just make sure that there is no peeling paint or areas of rust on the vehicle as a high powered jet of water could actually damage these areas.

Teach Kids Some Domestic Jobs

Many kids love pressure washing. Being outside on a warm sunny day with a big machine that sprays out water. What could be more fun? Give them a go if they want to and they’ll be thankful for it. Just make sure that they wear old clothes and sun cream!

Save Time

From setting up to packing away a pressure washer is super easy to use. Once you’ve used your washer a few times you’ll see how simple it is to use and how fast you can do jobs that normally took much longer, like cleaning outdoor furniture for instance!

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