Cold Water Pressure Washing

While hot water pressure washing can be used to take care of tough stains like grease and oil there are some stains where cold water can simply be used. Cold water pressure washing  is a great option for not only dirt cleaning but also for small projects that are needed.

After operating a pressure washing business for decades, I can honestly say that you can use cold water for pressure washing 99% of the time.

A typical cold water pressure washer will work in that it uses water that is slightly lower than room temperature in terms of how cold it is. This means that the water is not preferred for tougher stains but it will be better for dirt cleaning and for taking care of other less dangerous stains that can easily handled.

A typical cold washer will also be lighter in weight than that of a hot water washer. In some cases the washer can be as small as about fifty pounds in weight. The heaviest ones, which are also the most powerful, will be about three hundred pounds in weight. For those who are going to be moving around often when taking care of the power washing process any size will work, but it should be noted that portability can be an issue for larger buildings or places where there are more areas that can be difficult to get into.

There are all sorts of different types of cold water pressure washers as well. A direct drive pressure washer is a great option in that the engine is connected right to the pump. A belt drive is another option. This is where the engine is separated from the pump through a belt on the washer.

Standard forms of these washers are also available. Gas, diesel and electric powered cold water washers are available. Lightweight hydraulic tools are also used for cold water. These are tools that are lightweight and uses hydraulic pressure in that it is converted to water pressure. Any hydraulic power source can be used for this type of pressure washer.

For those who are working on a budget cold water pressure washing will be a better option. That's because typical cold water washers will cost less than that of other washers. Many of them can cost less than a thousand dollars to buy, but rental prices will be lower than that for other types of washers.

Of course, not all types of stains can be handled with this type of washer. For tougher stains that can easily stick to the surface like oil or grease hot water pressure washing will be a better option.

Cold water pressure washing is perfect for those who are looking to take care of dirt cleaning and other loose stains around their properties. These washers that use this method are easy to handle and come in all sorts of forms. They are also more affordable than hot water washers. It is great for any less serious type of stains that can be bothersome.

If you read our pressure washing business plan you will learn the pros and cons of both cold and hot water machines.  It is a good idea to research this subject fully before purchasing expensive commercial equipment.  As our site name indicates, you will find some good "tips" that could save you a lot of money.