Pump up the pressure: Why your garden hose needs a sidekick

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Published Date 9/18/2024

“Worth its weight in gold,” is what northern California homeowner Dena Kouremetis admitted when asked whether it was a good decision to invest in a pressure washer. Then she watched as her husband magically made their backyard patio’s travertine pavers pristine white once again.

Move over, garden hose – there's a new hero in town, and it's got some serious cleaning superpowers. Say hello to the pressure washer, the caped crusader of outdoor cleaning. If you’ve ever stood in your driveway armed with nothing but a garden hose and dreamed of a spotless surface, picture a masked figure swooping in wielding a mighty stream of high-pressure water. A superhero indeed.

If you’re on the fence about buying one, wash your doubts away with these advantages to owning one. First off, it saves water. Contrary to popular belief, pressure washers are actually the eco-warriors of the cleaning world. While your garden hose guzzles 8-10 gallons per minute, a pressure washer sips a mere 2 gallons.

Next, if you suffer from allergies, your pressure washer is here to save your sinuses, blasting away sneeze-inducing culprits faster than you can sneeze.

If it’s money that concerns you, renting or hiring a pressure washer every time you need one is like buying a new pair of socks every day. It all adds up. Investing in your own means more money for important things, like trips or even retirement.

If time is your enemy, pressure washers make it your friend once again. Why spend hours scrubbing when you could be done in minutes? Pressure washing is like cleaning on fast-forward. Picture this: There is something oddly satisfying about watching years of grime disappear in seconds — kind of like dusting a dark piece of furniture for the first time in forever. It's like real-life before-and-after photos, but you're the artist. It does come with a warning, however. This magical satisfaction may give you the urge to clean everything in sight.

As for all its uses, pressure washers can clean everything from driveways to decks to siding to outdoor furniture. Like the Swiss Army knife of cleaning. In this case, however, it can boost your home’s curb appeal, making you the envy of the neighborhood. It’s as if your home looks like it just stepped out of a makeover show.

A note: Pressure washers are noisy things. You may want to warn your neighbors about its impending use. But once you show them the results, ask yourself if you are a friendly enough neighbor to lend it out. Your call.

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