How to Clean a Deck Using a Hot Water Pressure Washer?

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After a long, cold winter, Canadians are excited to make use of their decks and patios again, but they’ll likely need a deep clean after months of being buried under snow and muck. Cleaning a deck by hand can mean hours of you on your hands and knees, scrubbing away under the hot sun. With the right tools, you can turn a job that usually takes hours to do into something that can be done within minutes. Not only will the job be done faster, but it will also be done better. To do this, make use of a hot water pressure washer.

A Karcher hot water pressure washer is an especially effective tool for cleaning your deck. It’s effective at combining high pressure with hot water and detergent, and can clean any amount of dirt or grime. For large decks that you don’t want to spend hours cleaning, use a Karcher hot water pressure washer.

How Can I Effectively Use a Karcher Pressure Washer in Canada?

Cleaning a deck in Canada presents some unique challenges. After a long winter, you may find loose paint on your deck. These damaged areas will need to be scrapped down to bare wood. Sand the area to feather the edge of the finished material down to bare wood.

After that, you’ll want to give the deck a thorough sweep. Any leaves and branches will need to be cleared off your deck. Rinse down the deck with your garden hose, then grab some safety equipment. You’ll need waterproof clothes, gloves, and a pair of goggles.

Next, you want to find the right pressure setting on your Karcher hot water pressure washer. The pressure you end up choosing depends on the type of wood your deck is made out of; softer woods like pine will need a lower water pressure. Start in a small area of your deck, at around 600 PSi and adjust as necessary. If you plan on using hot water to disinfect your deck, be sure not to set it too high. If the temperature is too high, you will likely end up damaging your deck.

Lastly, you want to choose the correct nozzle for your deck. Use a quick connect tip nozzle with either a 25-degree or 40-degree output. This will allow you to cover a larger area, which will help you finish cleaning your deck faster. Spray back and forth along your deck, keeping the nozzle about two feet from the ground.

Use Your Pressure Washer Safely for Best Results

When you’re using your hot water pressure washer, always make sure to follow basic safety guidelines to prevent damage to your deck, or injury to yourself. Make sure to use pressure that is not too high and not too low, and make sure that the temperature of the water is not too hot. Use safety gear when cleaning your deck with a pressure washer. Following these guidelines will allow you to quickly and effectively clean your deck.

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