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Whether you’re washing your shop floor, trucks or portable toilets, you may eventually reach the point when you want more cleaning power than a standard hose can offer. For easy and efficient results, a power washer is the tool you need.
Power washers come in many varieties with various features. So, you may be wondering, which pressure washer is right for my portable restroom rental company? There’s not a one size-fits-all solution. However, we want to provide some considerations to help you decide.
The infographic below summarizes some of the options that are available in power washers. Use it to weigh the pros and cons as they apply to your particular situation, and be more confident when you’re ready to buy.
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Power Washers: What are Your Options?
Electric vs. Gas
Electric- For lighter-duty jobs
- Lighter
- Less mobile (cord/outlet)
- More affordable
- For heavier-duty jobs
- Heavier
- More mobile
- More expensive
Cold Water vs. Hot Water
Cold Water- For removing mud, dirt and sand
- Smaller
- More affordable
- For more difficult cleaning jobs, including oil and grease
- Larger
- More expensive
Nozzle Options
- Red (0-degree) – High-concentration pressure. For use on concrete and metal.
- Yellow (15-degree) – Moderate spray pressure. For washing stains off concrete.
- Green (25-degree) – Wider spray with moderate pressure. For washing off mud and dirt.
- White (40-degree) – Low-pressure spray. For washing anything fragile.
- Black (65-degree) – Very low-pressure spray. For applying detergent or rinsing.
- Rotating – Sprays in a circular motion.
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