7 tips for cleaning your patio with a high-pressure cleaner
Get started on cleaning your patio with a high-pressure cleaner
- Use a patio cleaner.
- Empty your patio.
- Prepare your high-pressure cleaner for use.
- Keep the water away from electricity.
- Work with safety accessories.
- Start with a low pressure and build it up.
- Don't forget your garden furniture
1. Use a special patio cleaner
The biggest tip for cleaning your patio with a high pressure cleaner is to do this with a patio cleaner. You can buy this patio cleaner as an accessory with your high-pressure cleaner or it's included by default. This way, you prevent splashing water (so you stay dry) and you clean the patio without leaving streaks.
2. Empty your patio
Empty the patio and consider the fastest way to clean the patio with your high-pressure. That way, you know for sure you don't miss a single tile.
3. Prepare your high-pressure cleaner
Read the manual of your high-pressure cleaner carefully before use. That way, you know exactly which functions your cleaner has and how to assemble it. Provide a separate connection hose to connect the outside tap to the high-pressure cleaner.
4. Keep the water far away from elecricity
Of course you keep the water away from electricity when you are at work. Be extra careful when using an extension cord. You work with a large amount of water that can flow to other parts of the patio, including the location of the extension cord. This is very dangerous. Keep the water away from the electricity.
5. Work with safety accessories
If you work with a high-pressure cleaner, the water can splash around. Always wear safety glasses to keep drops from getting into your eyes. Some high-pressure cleaners have a high noise level, so you may need hearing protection. You can also use other safety accessories like work gloves when you carry out larger cleaning jobs.
6. Start with a low pressure and build it up
A danger when cleaning a patio with a high-pressure cleaner is that you spray away the top layer of the stones or the wood. The result is that you increase the chance of a green stains. That's why it's always a good idea to start with a low pressure and to increase it if necessary.
7. Bring your garden furniture as well
No one wants a clean patio with green furniture. That's why you might as well clean your garden furniture while you're at it. You can clean the garden furniture with a lance or a washing brush. Don't forget to clean the bottom of the furniture as well.
