How Pressure Washers Provide More Intensive Cleaning Results

Power washers used for commercial applications typically have more features and are more powerful than ordinary pressure washers. Power washers offer a range of options in terms of energy source; you can purchase electric, gasoline, diesel, propane, and even jet-fuel run power washers.

 

Electric power washers are versatile machines, since they can be used indoors and outdoors. Electricity is a clean source of energy and generates no fumes or burnt fuel residue, reducing maintenance requirements of motors. In places where electricity is unavailable, one may use gas, propane, or diesel power washers.

 

Commercial electric pressure washers have pressure levels between 700psi and 3000psi. The type of machine you select depends on your requirements. Car wash businesses, for example, use pressure washers with pressure levels at or less than 1500 psi to prevent car damage. Usually, these machines have flow rates between 1 GPM and 5 GPM, with a few exceptions (discussed later). Electric power washing systems have many other innovative features and applications.

 

Low Flow

 

Low flow machines have flow rates as low as 0.5 GPM. These machines are primarily used for car washing, but they can be used for many other applications where water availability or drainage is limited. Low flow is a breakthrough technology in the pressure washer sector. The high volume of water used by regular pressure washers with high flow rates has always been a concern, particularly in context of the environment and water scarcity.

 

Multiple Temperature Settings

 

If you are unsure whether to invest in a hot water or a cold water machine, it would be a good idea to purchase a heated pressure washer that can use cold water, hot water, or wet steam for cleaning. This versatility allows operators to switch to different temperature settings depending on the surface and cleaning task. If you are cleaning a basement, you may want to use cold water for removing mold, mud, and algae. For removing grease and sugars, the use of hot water is recommended. Wet steam is useful in removing heavy deposits of grease. Having pressure washers with all three options makes the task easier.

 

Nonstop Use

 

Low-end, non-commercial pressure washers are rather fragile machines. They cannot operate nonstop, particularly under conditions of high heat and pressure. A commercial pressure washer should be resistant enough to withstand high pressure and temperature.

 

Wet Steam

 

Some hot pressure washers feature only steam. The steam generated by these machines is 100 percent wet. These machines are used for heavy degreasing operations where additional temperature options are not required. Such hot pressure washers may also be used for cleaning heavily soiled commercial areas like restaurant kitchens, public bathrooms, and factory floors. The steam generated is as hot as 330 degrees Fahrenheit. These machines heat cold water in as little as 30 seconds.

 

Convenient Shutoff

 

Non-automatic pressure wash machines can be shut off only from the power source or the main system. Commercial operations, spread over a wider area, are more difficult to manage if the operator has to walk back to the machine housing or power source every time they want to pause the machine operation. An auto shutdown mechanism that pauses machine function after a set time is an invaluable help in raising productivity. This feature is only available on top electric pressure washers.

 

Mobility

 

Mobile pressure washers are used for cleaning large areas, like roads, bridges, malls, and walkways. Mobile pressure washers should be trailer mountable for easy transportation.

 

The specifications mentioned before are just some of the convenient features found in electric powered, commercial pressure washers. Assess your requirements and select a pressure washer machine accordingly.