Pressure Washing Boats to Achieve Total Cleanliness

by Lauren Zwiebel

Boats tend to collect as much dirt as trailers and cars. Salt present in the water can damage boats beyond repair if you do not remove it on a regular basis. Salt reacts chemically with metals such as aluminum, leading to corrosion of metallic pipes and parts. It can also ruin the look of glass parts and create a blurriness that is difficult to eliminate.

Salt is also highly damaging to painted surfaces because of its sandpaper-like qualities, which can strip off paint. There are other types of residues on the boat that must be removed as well, including: grease, fuel oil, and marine life such as algae and barnacles on the hull. Because of the difficulty in cleaning boats, pressure washers are often preferred over other cleaning methods.

Toxic detergents usually contain bleach, which can harm a number of surfaces on the boat. Bleach may also leave discoloration stains on metal, wood, and other surfaces. Using a high power pressure washer reduces the need for detergents. Pressure washers also offer faster cleaning times and more effective cleaning than manual scrubbing. If you need to use detergent to handle more challenging applications, use a green chemical such as Daimer®’s Eco-Green® line of chemicals, which are natural, bleach-free, and non-toxic.

For difficult cleaning, it is recommended that you invest in hot water pressure washers. Pressure washers that use heated water or wet steam, as available in Daimer®'s Super Max™ and Vapor-Flo® lines, speed up the cleaning process. They are very effective at removing grease, chemicals, and odors. However, basic cleaning of the outside of the boat may be done by cold water machines with adequate pressure levels. If more cleaning power is needed, a green cleaner, such as Daimer®’s Eco-Green® Multi-Purpose Hard Surface Cleaner, can be applied.

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Pressure Washers are Essential Machines for Public Works Departments

by Lauren Zwiebel

Pressure washers are necessary machines found in public works departments for cleaning streets, highways, and sidewalks. These powerful cleaning machines are suitable for rough use on hard and rugged surfaces. Just like with other consumer products, the quality and effectiveness of pressure washing machines vary across different brands. The following are some tips to select the most suitable product for cleaning streets, pavement, roads, and other public places.

Mobile versus Stationary
Mobile pressure washers are more suitable for cleaning outdoor areas where the machine will need to be transported, as in the cleaning of streets. However, if the cleaning is limited to one area of a building, a stationary pressure washing machine with a long hose will be adequate. Daimer® offers pressure cleaners with Long Hose Technology that can extend up to 300 feet while still maintaining pressure levels.

What Kind of Mobile Equipment is Needed?
When selecting mobile pressure washers, it is always better to opt for machines driven by fuel. Electric machines are useful, but they might be rendered ineffective by the lack of electric plug points in outdoor locations. Gasoline, propane, or diesel-powered machines have no such problems, as these fuels are readily available in most places.

Fuel-powered systems, however, can generate exhaust, making them insufficient for indoor applications without proper ventilation. Additionally, the lack of portability of electric powered systems can be overcome with the addition of a generator.

Other Features
It is better to select pressure washers with a high pressure level and output temperature. The Super Max™ 12500 GE from Daimer® is a mobile, tri-mode machine with pressure levels of 3000 psi and steam temperatures reaching up to 330°F. In addition, Daimer® also supplies Eco-Green® cleaning chemicals for graffiti removal, degreasing, adhesive removal, and other various applications found by public works departments.

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How to Use Pressure Washers for Removing Graffiti

by Lauren Zwiebel

Pressure washers are some of the most forceful machines when it comes to cleaning power. That is exactly the reason why these are the preferred machines for removing graffiti from public places and commercial buildings, such as shopping malls.

How They Work

Pressure washers work by pumping high pressured water or wet steam output to walls and floors that blast away almost all kinds of stains and impurities from the surface. Such a powerful output can remove virtually any type of graffiti regardless of the type of material used. In addition, Daimer®, a leading distributor of cleaning equipment, offers green cleaning solutions for graffiti removal in addition to a line of advanced pressure washers. The Eco-Green® Graffiti Remover solution helps in eliminating graffiti without damaging the surface.

The following are some tips to select the best pressure washers for cleaning up walls and floors.

Learn Specifications

For any pressure washing machine, one of the most important specifications is the pressure level. The higher the pressure level, the more powerful the machine becomes. Pressure levels range from 750 psi to 8000 psi. Machines with medium range pressure levels are suitable for graffiti removal.

In addition, output temperature is an important specification. Some pressure washers give both hot water and cold water outputs, while some other machines are tri-mode machines that offer hot and cold water outputs as well as steam. One such machine is the Super Max™ 12860. This machine offers pressure levels of 3000 psi, a flow rate of 5.0 GPM, and tri-mode capabilities for a range of cleaning projects. The steam output has a temperature of 330°F and is the most effective in removing graffiti.

Flow rate is another important specification. In most machines, the higher the pressure level, the higher the flow rate. However, if there is a lack of drainage near the facility, then one might need a high pressure washing machine with a low flow rate.

Choose the Right Machine

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Non-Heated Pressure Washers for Agricultural Equipment

by Lauren Zwiebel

Pressure washers are available in both heated and non-heated models. Heated models have a device that heats water to high temperatures. Non-heated models lack this heating option. Heated pressure washers are the best for removing grease, sugar, protein, and similar organic compounds from surfaces. However, you do not need heat for all pressure washing applications.

Washing tools, such as agricultural equipment, does not necessarily require heat, unless the tools or parts are very greasy. High pressure levels and flow rates can remove most stains, mud, and dust from farm implements. Plant sap, manure, and water stains can also be cleared using non-heated pressure washers. Besides farming equipment, non-heated pressure washers can also clean storage areas.

Cold water pressure washers are powered by electricity or gasoline. The Super Max™ 8780 is an electric pressure washer with 4 GPM flow rate and pressure levels peaking at 4000 psi. This machine can be optionally fitted with a wet sandblasting system for removing rust, paint, and similar substances from the surface of tools.

The Super Max™ 8950C-840 is powered by gasoline. It has a pressure level of 5000 psi and a flow rate of 5 GPM. Gasoline powered pressure washers are ideal for outdoor use, because they do not require you to stay near an electricity source for operating the machine. This machine is not suitable for indoor use, as the gasoline powered engine emits exhaust. The Super Max™ 8950C-840 can be mounted on a trailer, making it a portable machine.

To enhance the power of these cold water systems for more demanding applications, pair them with Eco-Green® green chemicals. For more information visit http://pressure-washer-usa.blogspot.com/2010/06/non-heated-pressure-washers-for.html 

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Pressure Washers With 100% Wet Steam – What Do They Offer Users?

by Lauren Zwiebel

Steam pressure washers offer high temperatures coupled with high pressure levels. The heat, in combination with high pressure levels, can blast away much of the accumulated grease, chemical deposits, and dirt present on the surface. Because of the high temperatures, many tanks can be completed with lower pressure levels. That is why the lowest pressure level on some machines is 750 psi, enough to remove dirt without damaging the surface. You can purchase machines with pressure levels as high as 3000 psi for more vigorous cleaning. Flow rates on steam pressure washers vary from 1.4 GPM to 5 GPM.

Besides superheated steam at high pressure levels, these pressure washers provide users the option to use detergents for extra cleanliness. A separate siphon hose is used to clean the surface with detergent.

Another important part of steam pressure washers is the heating coils. The heating coils should be made from stainless steel to ensure longer life and better performance. The heating fuel can be propane, gasoline, diesel, or heating oil.

The motor can be powered either by electricity or by gas or propane. Electric pressure washers are used indoors and outdoors, while non-electric machines should be used in outdoors areas when a reliable electricity source is not found. If you need a machine that is easy to transport, purchase mobile equipment that are either wheel mounted or can be set up on trailers.

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Should You Purchase a Truck Mounted Pressure Washer?

by Lauren Zwiebel

When buying pressure washers, there are a number of different options to consider such as power method, pressure level, flow rate, and heated or non-heated configurations. Another feature in many commercial pressure washers is mobility, an important factor to consider when you need to clean different parts of the same building or need to take the machine along to a client’s location.

Truck mounted pressure washers are specifically designed for commercial and industrial use. They can be transported longer distances than stationary or wheel-mounted machines. They can run continuously for hours and withstand high temperatures and pressure levels better than home use machines. You have the option of purchasing electric, propane, gas, or diesel powered truck mounted machines. Propane, gas, and diesel engines provide additional mobility benefits over electric motors, as proximity to a source of electricity is not required.

Heated mobile pressure washers have a heating device that requires heating fuel such as oil or kerosene. These may be bulkier than cold water machines which could affect the machine’s mobility. However, heated machines offer many advantages over non-heated machines, primarily because heat is a very effective cleaning component.

Therefore, you need to assess whether your business cleaning requirements would be best handled with truck mounted pressure washers. In general, truck mounted machines are ideal for cleaning and janitorial services, as well as mobile car washers.

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