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How to Pressure Wash

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Pressure washing—also known as power washing—is a fast, effective way to restore siding, decking, stone and cement surfaces to their natural color and beauty.
Step 10: Switch to the green tip and continue cleaning.
While you are waiting for the cleaning agent to work, switch to the green tip. The green tip disperses the water under pressure over a 25-degree area. As you will see, you use different tips to help set the pressure for different cleaning applications. The green 25-degree tip is good for mid-pressure cleaning situations. When the cleaning agent has had time to work, pressure clean the gutters and soffits. Hold the wand at an angle to the soffits to avoid spraying water up into the soffit vents. Don’t work any closer than is necessary to remove the grime as too much pressure can damage the area you are trying to clean.
Hold the wand at an angle to avoid spraying into soffit vents.

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Follow the safety instructions that came with the pressure washer. Never aim the washer at another person, and always use safety goggles when using.

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