How To Pressure Wash A Concrete Driveway

I Did this wrong for years and then learned there was a better way. Using a surface cleaner will save time and provide superior results

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[bigtimetorifan]

You know you’re truly an adult when you wacth a vid about pressure washing start to finish 🤣😂

[nelson]

Hey Scott, we can still see the the dirty strips left in the driveway .. The best way I've found when using a circular washer like that is to overlap each stroke by 50% which eliminates that problem having to go and redoing it ... Less work and time is what it's all about in today's busy world ... Keep at it my boy and you'll go far ...

[garrettsaulnier]

I worked for a company that pressure washed drive ways and cleansed gutters and windows all that kind of stuff. One thing I learned. When you’re doing things like this. Patience and planning.

[spygaming]

Im 16 years old and im trying to make some money by washing my neighbourhood driveway, thanks for the video!

[kirkhere]

This was the most helpful video I've seen in a long, long time. I cleaned my patio using the 40° tip. It took almost all day. I thought there had to be a better way, so I went on YouTube and found this video. I had no idea these cleaners existed! I purchased one using the link provided to Amazon. I needed to clean my driveway and sidewalk, but my expectations of the cleaner working were low, so it sat in the house for a couple weeks. I was motivated yesterday, so I took it out to the driveway and hooked it up. I was blown away at how well this thing worked. Finished the driveway and sidewalk in a fraction of the time it used to take me. This was $80 well spent.

Also, I don't get people being critical of this video. You made it for guys like me, who didn't know there was a better way, not for guys who have already been using surface cleaners. Now that I'm using it, I can figure out for myself at what speed I need to be cleaning as well as the different tips I can use. Thanks again!

[manandatractor]

Some other tips are to never let the engine idle for very long while there's no water flow through the pump. Doing so will overheat the pump and eventually degrade the seals. If it takes you over a minute in "standby" then just cut off the engine. Not only do you save the pump but you conserve fuel as well. I always use non-ethanol fuel in my small engines and for equipment such as a pressure washer that gets infrequent use, I will turn the fuel valve off and burn off what's left in the carburetor, all while spraying into open air until the fuel is exhausted and the motor dies out.

[Eric_W]

Good tips... I also use an inline filter for the water to make sure nothing clogs up the pump/sprayer tip especially when using someone elses hose or water supply. I always let the water run through the hose for a moment before hooking it to the machine just to help clear out anything that might be in the hose... grass/leaves a lizard, etc...

[Decebal]

start from the high point and wash downward absolute genius, thanks for the tip

[tmurphy]

I was taught in the navy to fully drain our fire hoses to prevent premature aging of the rubber. Over time, the water left in the hose will leach sulfur from the rubber and create sulfuric acid. Admittedly, it may be that it was salt water that caused the issue but chlorine in tap water would have the same effect, I would think. I've always followed that practice and no burst hoses yet.

[dave_ecclectic]

My electric washer came with an orbital tip. It still concentrates the stream into a single column, but this column rotates in a circle very quickly. You get a large area coverage and the concentrated blast at the same time.

[gl]

I bought my first "broom" as a home owner over 20 years ago (for about $500) and it is still going strong. I do feel a little miffed that prices have come down so much and I'm no longer "special". Simply stated, the "broom" is well worth the money. Just hit the buy button and be amazed. Very nice video! It was short but not so short that you didn't hit all the important points. Kudos.

[Famine]

I just got the Greenworks Pro 3000, I've used others in the passt, this one shocked me when I pulled the trigger, and I was blowing away 1.5 inches of mud off my driveway with easy.

[johnnichols]

Discovering the spinning surface cleaner was a true life changer. It saves so much time, that whenever I see a neighbor pressure washing the standard way, with just the tip, I will walk down and let the borrow the surface cleaner and they are dumbfounded. Most of them didn't even know they exist.

[bkxc]

Already had the pressure washer, but never thought about buying the surface cleaner! Bought through your store, thanks Scott!

[Vuweatherman]

I never knew pump saver existed! I just bought my first pressure washer, this will be a must for me! Thank you!

[saeklin]

With a good pressure washer and accessories you can make a whole business of cleaning driveways, gutters, drain pipes, car undercarriages, siding, culverts, construction equipment, rugs, warehouses, etc. Its like the bread and butter for a lot of general handy men and women.

[stevelabranche]

I have that attachment and love it. Another advantage is the surface cleaner doesn't blow the dirt, mold, grime all over the place. Nothing worse than admiring your work and realized you blew that crap all over a wall or garage door, deck railing etc....

[thinebiggest]

Awesome video. The beatdown of electric pressure washers is sometimes warranted (I've had a few crappy ones in my time) but not in all cases. I have a 3800 PSI electric with a 2.4 GPM which is higher than your gas-powered 3100 PSI-2.3 GPM. I just did my brick driveway and the concrete sidewalk and it did a freakishly outstanding job without any precleaning. There was no lag (ever) in the water flow or pressure. It's all in what you purchase.

[stevesether]

It's worth mentioning that the "pump saver" also acts as an anti-freeze. If there's any danger of freeze during the winter, you need to use this stuff otherwise you ruining your pressure washer.

[davechilders]

I use Wet and Forget and haven’t pressure washed my driveway in years. Also used on deck and is equally effective. It does take a few weeks but it really works.