{"id":28152,"date":"2021-02-18T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=e5d2b02a98fbbe5de306ad769b4d85ba"},"modified":"2021-02-18T10:23:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T10:23:00","slug":"how-to-fight-dirty-with-a-pressure-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/how-to-fight-dirty-with-a-pressure-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to &#8216;fight dirty&#8217; with a pressure washer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(BPT) &#8211; As you&rsquo;ve been spending more time at home lately, you&rsquo;ve probably found things around your house and yard that aren&rsquo;t as clean as they used to be. Depending on where you live, you may be eyeing many of these cleaning projects and putting them on your to-do list as spring approaches, or you may be itching to get at them right away.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, some of these areas are really difficult to clean, and some of the problem spots are very tough to reach, too &mdash; which may explain why they&rsquo;ve gotten in such rough shape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solutions for outdoor tough spots<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While you survey your property to look for ways to improve its appearance, take note of the hardest-to-reach and toughest-to-clean spots, such as:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Exterior siding and brick<\/li>\n<li>Fences<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<li>Decks, patios and porches<\/li>\n<li>Sidewalks and driveways<\/li>\n<li>Cars and trucks<\/li>\n<li>Lawn equipment and grills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If any of these items look like they could use a good scrub, don&rsquo;t get out the soap, sponge and brushes just yet &mdash; a pressure washer may be just what you need.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For tackling big or small jobs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerntool.com\/shop\/tools\/product_200818033_200818033?isSearch=89897\"  rel=\"nofollow\">Powerhorse 3200 PSI Pressure Washer<\/a> can make your outdoor cleaning easier, faster and a much more effective to blast away the dirt,&rdquo; said Jonathan Green, senior regional parts and service manager at Northern Tool + Equipment. &ldquo;Most importantly, it&rsquo;s easy to use and will save you a great deal of time so you can take care of any job without the elbow grease.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Powerhorse 3200 PSI Pressure Washer is an effective tool, with all the power and accessories you need to tackle countless projects around your home or your business. It features a maintenance-free direct drive axial pump, along with adjustable pressure &mdash; making it versatile enough to handle delicate jobs or blast away years&rsquo; worth of grime. The push-down style cart features a sturdy steel tube frame, and its ten-inch flat-free tires make it easy to move from job to job while you&#8217;re improving your home, yard or business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maintaining your pressure washer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve got your pressure washer, Green recommends the following tips for keeping it in top shape:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Always remove your tips and clean them out after every use on your pressure washer gun as well as your surface cleaner. This keeps the tips from calcifying.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever you change the engine oil in your pressure washer, change the pump oil as well. This way they stay in the same cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Always use a fuel treatment and stabilizer in your fuel, unless using premium ethanol-free fuel. The stabilizer assists in keeping the unit running smoothly and limits carburetor cleaning and repairs.<\/li>\n<li>Flush the pump before extended storage, especially if stored in a freezing climate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve put off investing in a pressure washer before, this could be the best year for getting those tough-to-tackle jobs done. This pressure washer has a built-in nozzle holder, so the right nozzle is within reach at all times. In addition, the onboard soap tank adds efficiency, eliminating the mess and hassle of using a siphon tube and separate container. You simply add detergent to the onboard tank and you&rsquo;re ready to clean.<\/p>\n<p>You can look forward to enjoying a brighter, cleaner spring and summer at home when you&#8217;ve got your house and yard looking fresh and clean.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about what a pressure washer can do for you, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerntool.com\/shop\/tools\/product_200818033_200818033?isSearch=89897\"  rel=\"nofollow\">Northerntool.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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