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Since staying home most of the time is currently inevitable with the current situations in the world, getting your chores done yourself may sound like the perfect way to keep busy. A good way to start-off is removing all the stubborn dirt on your walls, floors, windows, and that is what power washing can do for you with all the ease the world has to offer.

Power washing involves the use of running water under high pressure through a nozzle to fight off stains that just do not want to go. Now, that sounds really cool but the details involve some caution and know how. That is why you should trust us at Ernest windows to do that cleaning part of the getting busy for you safely.

How to choose a power washer

The first thing is to get a power washer that suits you best. There are practically two types of power washers even though they work on the same principle. The difference is the source of power.

1. The electric power washer: this is the best option if you are looking for something with low maintenance and that can be used indoors. The electric power washer has no harmful emission, the only problem with its use is the restraint by the length of the plug cable and the lower pressure it provides which means it takes longer to get the job done.
2. The Gas power washer: this is your go to when you are looking for power, mobility and speed. It does not require plugs and so can easily be used outdoors. The Gas power washer requires much more maintenance than the electric and comes with more cost to its usage since you will need extras like gas, oil and detergents.

Nozzle types

The nozzle type you choose only determines the direction in which your stream of pressurized water goes. They usually come color-coded for ease of choice according to function or need. Some of the codes include

1. The red: this is the most intense of them all. It has a very narrow angle and thus focuses all the pressure on a particular spot or area. You just have to be careful not to damage your things by prolonged focus on a particular area or on structures that have little strength.
2. The yellow: it has a 15 degree reach that works well for outdoor washing of solid forms and structures.
3. The white: this is ideal for exteriors of a building like the windows. It also happens to be the most user-friendly.
4. The green: its 25-degree spray angle makes it the choice for multi-purpose functions within the household.
5. The black: this one is used for rinsing and wetting surfaces. It is the most gentle to use and is ideal for soft-core jobs.

The Turns: tips for power washing safely

1. Get some safety gear like googles, gloves and ear plugs to ensure you are working under safe conditions.
2. Hold your nozzle some 18 inches away from the surface you are cleansing.
3. Keep your hands moving to ensure you are not staying too much on a spot. Try moving at angles, sideways, up and down.
4. Ensure to remove dust and dirt before cleaning to ensure you do not end up with messy streaks on the surface you are cleaning.
5. If you are cleaning surfaces with oil stains, ensure to pre-treat with standard cleaning solutions before you start working.
   While doing all this fun stuff may sound interesting, you should know that it will take some practice to get the work done with pro results. There is also the fact that some of these cleaning equipment requires some technical know how to safely use, so you should actually want to trust us to use the best equipment with the safest trained hand to get your cleaning jobs done.