What is pressure washing?

Direct from Wikipedia

Pressure washing or power washing is the use of high-pressure water spray to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, chewing gum and dirt from surfaces and objects such as buildings, vehicles and concrete surfaces. The volume of a mechanical pressure washer is expressed in gallons or litres per minute, often designed into the pump and not variable. The pressure, expressed in pounds per square inch, pascals, or bar, is designed into the pump but can be varied by adjusting the unloader valve. Machines that produce pressures from 750 to 30,000 psi (5 to 200 MPa) or more are available.
Though the terms pressure washing and power washing are used interchangeably in many scenarios, they are actually different processes.
A pressure washing surface cleaner is a tool used to clean flat surfaces. The tool consists of two to four high-pressure jets on a rotating bar that swivels when water is flowing. This action creates a uniformed cleaning pattern that can clean flat surfaces at a rapid rate. Pressure washing surface cleaners are used on wooden decks, patios, driveways, sidewalk and parking lots. 
Hydro-jet cleaning is a more powerful form of power washing, employed to remove buildup and debris in tanks and lines



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