Many home improvement projects around your home and property can be accomplished with a pressure washer. The proper way to tackle these projects, whether you are going to hire or do it yourself, is to become educated by researching. For instance, using the proper cleaners so that excessive high pressure is not needed is something important to know to help eliminate the risk of damage to your property. Too much pressure can easily damage wood, vinyl siding, asphalt shingles and brick mortar as well as other surfaces. When using a contractor grade house or deck wash you can use less pressure, eradicating the risk of damage, yet still achieve terrific results.

The way the pressure is lowered on a power washer is by changing the nozzle at the end of the wand. Usually the nozzles that come with pressure washers are designed to allow for the maximum amount of pressure in various fan degrees. It will probably be necessary to obtain different nozzles from a pressure washer dealer to achieve a lower pressure.

You should also educate yourself on the safe handling of the chemicals involved, proper equipment and washing methods. If you plan on hiring be sure to ask the contractor what their methods and cleaners are so you know what to expect. Be sure they are going to use contractor grade cleaners, equipment and low pressure methods.