Pressure Washer Nozzles and Tips Guide
The nozzle decides how much force hits the surface. Learn the color-coded pressure washer tips, their spray angles, and how to match them to surfaces.
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Exterior Cleaning
Exterior cleaning is adjacent to water management — the same moisture that damages a home also grows algae and mildew on it. This section covers power washing, soft washing and which surfaces tolerate pressure.
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Exterior Cleaning articles
Protecting Plants During Exterior Cleaning
Cleaning-solution runoff can scorch your landscaping. Learn to pre-wet, cover, time and rinse so you protect the yard while you wash the house.
Cleaning Wood Decks and Fences
How to clean wood decks and fences without damage — low pressure, wood-safe cleaners, and why cleaning is the first step toward resealing.
Removing Rust Stains From Outdoor Surfaces
Why rust stains on concrete and masonry won't pressure-wash away, and how to remove them safely with an acidic rust remover while protecting plants.
Cleaning Stucco and EIFS Safely
Why stucco and EIFS should never be pressure washed, and how soft washing removes dirt and algae without driving water into the wall.
Cleaning Outdoor Furniture and Awnings
How to clean patio furniture, cushions and awnings by material without wrecking them — gentle methods, why pressure tears fabric, and drying to stop mildew.
A Seasonal Exterior Cleaning Schedule
A season-by-season exterior cleaning schedule for homeowners — what to clean in spring, summer, autumn and winter to keep grime and algae from taking hold.
How Often Should You Pressure Wash Your House?
How often to wash your home's exterior — a once-a-year baseline, what makes it more frequent, and why siding and roofs want soft washing, not pressure.
The Best Time of Year to Pressure Wash
When to wash your home's exterior — why mild, dry weather from late spring to early fall is the ideal window, and why freezing cold and hot sun both work against you.