With the market being flooded with an array of pressure cleaners for sale, one often considers of using it for cleaning the house’s interiors and exteriors as it helps to reduce the workload immensely. It is advisable to read the instruction manual of a high pressure cleaner, especially if you are using it for the first time.
Some points to be considered when using such cleaners are the water pressure hitting the surface, cleaner or detergent being used according to the surface being cleaned, cleaning process undertaken etc. The cleaners are great for blasting off dust, dirt, mold, fungi, moss in your house exterior parts, driveways or wooden deck patios.
Some points to be considered when using such cleaners are the water pressure hitting the surface, cleaner or detergent being used according to the surface being cleaned, cleaning process undertaken etc. The cleaners are great for blasting off dust, dirt, mold, fungi, moss in your house exterior parts, driveways or wooden deck patios.
Before you visit stores that offer pressure cleaners for sale and purchase one, you must go through these do and do not’s for your safety.
DO’S
Let’s take a look at the different things that you need to do when operating a pressure cleaner. Knowing these must will help you operate them easily and know when you are going wrong. It is important to follow these steps quickly to ensure your own safety. After all, there’s nothing as important as safety, right?
DON’TS
Now that we have looked at the different things that you need to do, let us take a look at the things that you should be wary off. Make sure that you avoid these situations or exercise proper caution to avoid any of these accidents.
DO’S
Let’s take a look at the different things that you need to do when operating a pressure cleaner. Knowing these must will help you operate them easily and know when you are going wrong. It is important to follow these steps quickly to ensure your own safety. After all, there’s nothing as important as safety, right?
- It is better to check the pressure being applied on a small area of the surface to be cleaned first so that you know it is correct. Only then should you expose that amount of pressure to a larger area.
- Always wear protective clothing and gear when using a pressure cleaner. Your eyes, hands, feet and face should be well covered before you start work.
- Ensure that the cleaner is in good working condition before use.
- Check the hose and other machine parts for any sediments or blockages. Clean the hose in a pendulum motion always.
- In case of a gas pressure cleaner, check level of gas before starting.
- Cleaning of a surface should be down from bottom to top while water should be applied from top to bottom for washing. Use the correct angle always.
- Avoid damages to furniture or other objects by removing them from the surface before cleaning.
DON’TS
Now that we have looked at the different things that you need to do, let us take a look at the things that you should be wary off. Make sure that you avoid these situations or exercise proper caution to avoid any of these accidents.
- You should never point the cleaner’s hose on anyone, even jokingly. This can prove to be fatal if someone else suddenly puts the cleaner on.
- Switch off the engine when not in use. Never leave the machine unattended when on.
- Do not fill gas or fuel in the tank while it is on or running.
- Never use acid or acid based cleaners as this might damage the cleaner completely.
- Avoid pressure cleaning your windows or other similar fragile materials. The glass might break under pressure and damage your property.
- Do not use high pressure cleaner without wearing appropriate and protective clothing.