Introduction
If you’re in the market for a surface cleaner, you might be wondering how to get rid of those streaks. It’s true that pressure washers can leave streaks behind if they aren’t used correctly. However, if you use low pressure (around 1000 PSI), use a pencil jet nozzle with swirling action, and then lower your RPMs, you’ll get much better results.
You have to reduce the pressure. Surface cleaners are not designed to be used at high pressure.
You have to reduce the pressure. Surface cleaners are not designed to be used at high pressure. They’re designed to clean surfaces, not strip them of their finish. But if you use your surface cleaner with a pressure washer that has too much power, it will strip the finish off your wood or stone before you even have time to realize what happened!
To avoid this problem, use a lower pressure nozzle on your surface cleaner and keep it away from areas where there are edges or corners (where the water tends to collect). Also, try using an extension wand on your surface cleaner so that you can stay farther away from these vulnerable areas as well—and finally make sure that there aren’t any other people around who could accidentally splatter water onto freshly-cleaned surfaces while they help with their own chores!
You have to use the correct nozzle. The best surface cleaner uses “pencil jet” nozzles to create a swirling action that doesn’t leave streaks.
You have to use the correct nozzle. The best surface cleaner uses “pencil jet” nozzles to create a swirling action that doesn’t leave streaks.
So how do you know if your nozzle is a pencil jet? A good rule of thumb: if it looks like its name, then it probably isn’t.
You need to find and fix the problem. You may just need a new wand, or maybe a new set of nozzles. Either way, figure out what is causing you to get streaks and address it.
To prevent streaks, you need to find and fix the problem. You may just need a new wand, or maybe a new set of nozzles. Either way, figure out what is causing you to get streaks and address it.
You can adjust the pressure on your surface cleaner by adjusting where in the delivery system the water comes from: from above or below your cleaning solution container.
You can also adjust how much solution is being sprayed with each pass made across your flooring by changing the nozzle size and spray angle (i.e., directing it at an angle).
You must lower the RPMs on your machine (experiment with this if you can). This will allow your machine to run longer and give you more time to cover more ground.
You must lower the RPMs on your machine (experiment with this if you can). This will allow your machine to run longer and give you more time to cover more ground. You want a nice, even coat of surface cleaner on all areas, not just in small circular patterns!
If you want the best surface cleaner for pressure washer, use low pressure and the right nozzle for your needs.
If you want the best surface cleaner for pressure washer, use low pressure and the right nozzle for your needs.
Using a surface cleaner attachment is another option when using a surface cleaner with your pressure washer. There are different types of nozzles for different types of jobs and surfaces, so we recommend checking out this guide to get an idea of what options are available to you.
Finally, if you’re looking for an electric pressure washer that has a built-in surface cleaner attachment, check out our article on electric power washers with built-in surface cleaners here!
Conclusion
I hope this article helped you understand how to get rid of those pesky streaks that surface cleaners leave behind. The best way is to reduce the pressure and use a “pencil jet” nozzle, but there are other options too. If none of them work for you, then maybe it’s time for a new pressue washer surface cleaner!
