Cleaning Your Car Using a Pressure Washer

Cleaning the mud and dirt on cars has never been easier thanks to the power of pressure washers.  However, if you plan on cleaning your car using a pressure washer, you need to be wary that not all pressure washers are made the same as some are more powerful than others.  Too much power on a pressure washer can potentially do more damage to your car as it can strip off the paint instead of cleaning it.  This is why electric pressure washers are highly suggested for this purpose.

There are many factors that could contribute to the wearing of the paint and looks of your vehicle, such as acid rain, snow, heat, and dust.  This is why cleaning your car at least every two weeks is highly suggested not only to prevent wear, but also to make your car look clean.  The reason behind this is simple, if a car is clean, dirt, mud, dust, and snow will have a harder time sticking to it while the heat of the sun will be reduced as many of its rays will be reflected off by the shine of the paint.

If you haven't used a pressure washer before, it is suggested to take a few minutes of practice and have a feel for the gun and learn what it takes to have a more efficient spray pattern.  Make sure to use both hands to have a better control of the pressure washer wand.  Also, make sure to point the spray downwards unless it is necessary to aim the spray upwards.  Another thing you need to remember when pressure washing is to make sure your feet are properly planted on terra firma.  Using a pressure while perched up on a ladder or a flimsy scaffold is an accident waiting to happen as the sudden burst of water may cause you to lose balance and fall off.

When cleaning your car with your pressure washer, make sure to attach the appropriate pressure washer nozzle, often the green-colored tip, which is highly suited for cleaning cars.  Spray your car thoroughly with around 3 – 6 feet of distance.  If you require more pressure, just move the wand closer to the surface of the car.  To get the best result, it is suggested to work on small sections at a time.  When it comes to rinsing off the detergent in your car, turn off your washer and replace the green nozzle with a white one as this nozzle covers more area which perfect for rinsing.  Make sure to rinse your car until it is free of any detergents.

High Pressure Washer MK-HP7145