Commercial Pressure Washing Requirements
The best pressure washer for your business depends on the types of surfaces you clean and features needed. Generally, use 2,000-4,000 PSI and 2-4 GPM with a long hose and other required features. For softer vinyl or wood, use 1,500-2,000 PSI. For concrete or brick, use up to 4,000 PSI. Consider GPM, hose length, and other features too. Commercial machines should remove tough grease, mold, oil, mud, etc.
Pressure Washer Power and Usage
Professionals often use 3,200-4,400 PSI. More power efficiently cleans heavy grime. Consider total cleaning area and extent of dirt. Extensive buildup needs high PSI. Around 3,000 PSI cleans house driveways. Use 1,500 PSI or less on vinyl, decks, or glass. Softwood needs 500-600 PSI. Both electric and gas can handle residential and some commercial cleaning.
- Gas has over 2,000 PSI, electric has 1,300 PSI.
- 3,000 PSI and 5 GPM clean faster than 4,000 PSI and 3.5-4 GPM.
- Hotsy mobile washers clean tough stains on decks and driveways.
- Their stationary hot water washers have auto features.
- Around 3,000 PSI efficiently removes old driveway stains.
- Medium-duty 2,000-2,800 PSI works on most surfaces.