Armed with the right pressure washing chemicals, there is no mess that can withstand one of these powerful machines. Unfortunately, many novice pressure washer owners are unfamiliar with the array of cleaning solutions at their disposal and how to use them properly. Depending on the task at hand, you may require a chemical that protects paint, is safe for food preparation, enhances shine, or offers some other special quality. By educating yourself on the best pressure washing chemicals for every job, you will get results that you are satisfied with every time.
Crown Cleaning Systems is Ohio’s best source for high-performance pressure washing chemicals. Our team is happy to offer expert recommendations for any type of cleaning task and ensure you understand how to safely use your cleaning chemicals. Here we have provided an extensive list of the ins and outs of pressure washing chemicals so that you know what to expect next time you are shopping for a cleaning solution!
How to Get the Most Out of Ohio’s Best Pressure Washing Chemicals
Be mindful of overspray
Understanding the ingredients in a cleaning solution is not only important for ensuring the best clean, but it can also affect the surrounding environment due to overspray. For example, if you are cleaning the exterior of a building with an attached garden, you may want to avoid harsh chemicals that could destroy the plants. In this case, a powerful citrus-based cleaner like EC-410 may be a better option.
Ask a professional about chemical injection
Pressure washing chemicals can be injected in two different ways. Knowing the difference is essential to making sure you get the best clean and avoid damaging the machine. First, upstream injection is where you insert the chemicals in your pressure washer before the pump. The reverse is called downstream injection, where you insert the chemicals after the pump. The injection will depend on how harsh the chemicals are and which process is safer for the pressure washer. When buying your cleaning chemicals, ask a professional which type of injection should be used and whether or not you will need a soap nozzle to complete it.
Consider the environmental impact
In a perfect world, all cleaning solutions would be made naturally and cause minimal damage to the environment, however, this is not always the case. For tough cleaning jobs, sometimes a heavy degreaser or bleach solution is necessary. However, there are a few all-natural, high-performance pressure washer chemicals that have been released in recent years. If you are concerned about the effect that pressure washing may have on the environment, read the list of ingredients before purchasing your cleaning agent and ensure that overspray will not damage the surrounding natural environment.
Understand how weather affects pressure washing
When pressure washing outside, the weather will not always agree with your cleaning plans. If you plan to clean on a windy day, it is important to test the wind direction and find out where your stream of water will go when you power on your machine. This will help you avoid wasting valuable cleaning chemicals, fuel, and water. Additionally, a jet nozzle may help you concentrate the stream of water in a specific area on a windy day. If you are using harsh chemicals like Unique, you may be at risk of harming yourself or damaging the objects around you if you are not careful. If this is the case, you may want to wait for a less windy day to clean outside.
Protect your plants
As mentioned, overspray can seriously harm your plants if you are not careful while using your pressure washer. There are a couple of ways, however, that you can avoid destroying your plants even while using powerful chemicals like Taginator. First, we recommend watering your plants before using a pressure washer so that they do not absorb the first dose of water that comes out of your machine. If you have a light tarp or cover that you can rest on top of your garden without crushing your plants, this may also be of use when using harsh chemicals.
Look for surface protectors for delicate tasks
The reason why there is such a wide range of pressure washing chemicals available is because pressure washers are highly effective tools used to clean many different surfaces. For example, you may wish to remove stuck-on paint or graffiti from a wall, which means you would want an aggressive cleaning solution that dissolves even the toughest residue. However, if you are cleaning your car, you will want the opposite effect. When cleaning delicate surfaces like this, you will need to look for a cleaning agent that doubles as a surface protector. Some of the best pressure washing chemicals for these purposes are High Image and Rinse & Wax.
Add heat
If you want to make an already powerful pressure washing chemical even stronger, adding hot water to the mix is by far the best way to do this. Heat will both bond with the chemicals and help remove grease.
Be mindful of caustic ingredients
If you are using a heavy-duty chemical solution like Strike, you will want to ensure you have all the information you need to safely use it without harming anyone or anything in the process. For example, if you are cleaning a commercial kitchen, we recommend avoiding these types of products altogether as they could make your food seriously toxic for consumers. Additionally, if you have any small children or pets in the area while cleaning, you may want to have them wait in another part of your home until you are finished using your pressure washer.
Are you looking for the best pressure washing chemicals in Ohio? Contact us today at (216) 341-6000 to learn more about our impressive selection!