CLEANING TIPS
CAUTION
Before cleaning any surface an in- conspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning results.
If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface.
When using on surfaces which might come in contact with food, flush sur- faces with plenty of drinking water.
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Deck Cleaning
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water. If using detergent, apply to sur- face at low pressure. For best results, limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow detergent to remain on surface 1-3 min- utes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure in a long sweeping motion keeping the spray noz- zle approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface. Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right. When moving on to a new section of the clean- ing surface, be sure to overlap the previ- ous section to eliminate stop marks and ensure a more even cleaning result.
House Siding
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If us- ing detergent, apply to surface at low pressure (for best results, limit your work area to sections of approximately
6 feet and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow detergent to re- main on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al- low detergent to dry on surface, if surface appears to be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water. If need- ed, use special wash brush attachment (not included) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure from top to bot- tom in an even sweeping motion keep- ing the spray nozzle approximately
6 inches from the cleaning surface.
Cement Patios, Brick and Stone
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If us- ing detergent or Degreaser, apply to surface at low pressure. For best re- sults, limit your work area to smaller sec- tions of approximately 25 square feet. Allow detergent or Degreaser to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow de- tergent to dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface. Al- ways clean from top to bottom and from left to right. For removing extremely stubborn stains, use the Dirtblaster® Nozzle.
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using deter- gent, apply to surface at low pressure.
For best results, clean one side of vehi- cle at a time and always apply detergent from bottom to top, do not allow deter- gent to dry on surface. If needed, use special wash brush attachment (not in- cluded) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6-8 inches from the cleaning surface
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