How to Use a High Pressure Water Jet for Cleaning

A high-pressure washer is a marvelous tool for cleaning all kinds of tough-to-clean surfaces. The wand directs the water pressure to the surface you need to clean, and there are multiple spray fittings that can change the water output from a wide, flat spray for back porches to a narrow, round spray to get at stubborn stains. Save money cleaning your vehicles with a soap attachment that mixes the soap and water for you and rinses it off, too.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• High-pressure water pump
• Cleaning wand
• Pressure fittings
• Crescent wrench

1. Attach a garden hose to the inlet port on the high-pressure water jet machine, and turn the water on.

2. Select the type of spray fitting that best meets the surface you are cleaning. Use the crescent wrench to attach it to the end of the spray wand by turning the fitting clockwise.

3. Move the start lever to the "start" position.

4. Grab the pull rope by the handle, and pull hard. You may need to pull several times before the machine starts.

5. Hold the spray wand firmly, and aim the wand at the surface to be cleaned, then pull and hold the trigger located on the spray wand.

6. Keep the wand about three to four feet away from the surface, and work in sections. Use a side-to side motion, and don't spend too much time on one area, especially if you are washing a painted surface.

7. Turn the water off, and pull the trigger on the wand handle to release residual pressure when you are finished.

8. Pull the start lever to the "off" position to stop the machine.

9. Use your crescent wrench to change the spray fittings as needed for the job you are doing.

Tips & Warnings

• On painted surfaces, make sure you don't hold the wand on one location, because this could remove the paint with the dirt (auto paint surfaces will not be affected).
• Wear safety glasses during operation to avoid eye injury.

References

• Using a Pressure Washer

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