You’re probably familiar with the basics of a cleaning business: brooms, brushes, buckets, and bleach. They should be fine for most household and commercial cleaning work. But what if you need to clean something tougher, one that can’t be removed by elbow grease alone? The tougher the stain, the deeper and more intensive the cleaning required. For that, you will have to bring out the big guns.
Big tools for big jobs
Your average cleaning supplies are typically ineffective in industrial settings. A bucket of water and a brush won’t clean blood, oil spills, and industrial-grade dirt and grime. The only tool that can get the job done is a pressure washer. People often use pressure washers to remove dirt, mud, graffiti, moss, and other grime from surfaces.
Many business owners go to great lengths to keep their retail spaces and workshops, and offices clean. They often outsource the job to professional cleaners, not because they don’t like to clean, but there’s just so much cleaning that they have to do.
Washing a plate or two and maybe a few utensils don’t sound so bad. Washing a sink full of dirty and greasy bowls, plates, and pots might put off a few people. Now imagine cleaning an entire workshop or even a factory. Cleaning a vast space covered in dirt and grime isn’t exactly a walk in the park. A huge amount of time and effort has to be invested. Using a pressure washer allows you to clean large areas fast and with minimum effort on your part.
Cleaning with pressure washers
Pressure washers produce the power you need to finish cleaning jobs in record time. Instead of spending hours cleaning one area, which may take you days to do the entire job, you can finish the entire thing at a fraction of the time required. Pressure washers also clean more effectively than a pair of hands with a brush ever can.
However, not all pressure washers are created the same. There are many options available on the market. If you are looking to buy a pressure washer, you will have to consider many factors so you can choose the right one for the job. It also doesn’t help that you may need to get some safety training before you can use one. Pressure washers can be dangerous in an unskilled employee’s hands, and the last thing you need is a call from a PI attorney.
I’m sure that you want a pressure washer that can do the job. But not everyone has the time to research the different parts and functions of a pressure washer. Cleaning professionals should know the ins and outs of a pressure washer. Here are a few things you need to look out for when buying new units for your business.
Know the different types
Pressure washers can be categorized according to the type of work they do: domestic washers, commercial washers, and industrial washers. Industrial washers are more powerful than domestic washers and require specialized training to ensure safe and proper operation.
Domestic washers are aimed at the home market. They are used for light cleaning tasks and vehicle washing. Commercial washers are a notch above domestic washers and are designed for enterprise use. They are also usually powered by a petrol engine, unlike domestic washers, which are usually electric. For maximum power, you can rely on industrial washers to remove the toughest stains. However, they are also the most expensive and dangerous to use.
Water pressure is everything
A pressure washer can’t release a jet of water powerful enough to remove stains if it can’t draw enough water from the mains. Low water mains pressure can even cause cavitation damage, necessitating expensive repairs and maybe even a replacement. Always remember that commercial and industrial pressure washers need more water than domestic washers.
Know how much power you need
One of the most common mistakes buyers make is buying a pressure washer that’s too weak or overpowered for the intended job. The power of a pressure washer can be measured in PSI. The higher the PSI, the more powerful a pressure washer is. 1500 to 2000 PSI should be enough for light household work. The more intensive the cleaning, the higher the PSI required. Choose one that is appropriate for the job.
A final word
Buying a pressure washer for professional cleaning isn’t as easy as buying a unit off the shelf. You have to know your needs and take some time to check your options. But once you’ve chosen the right washer for your needs, you can provide better cleaning services to your clients.
