{"id":1993,"date":"2020-10-05T08:32:52","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T08:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/?p=1993"},"modified":"2020-10-05T08:35:29","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T08:35:29","slug":"what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Not Do with a Pressure Washer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to operating a pressure washer responsibly, there is a lot of pressure to make sure that you aren\u2019t misusing it. After all, with pressure washers, using it on the wrong thing can end up causing a lot of damage that will end up costing you hundreds or even thousands to repair and nobody wants this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>With all of that being said, there are a few things that you shouldn\u2019t do with your pressure washer. In some cases, it will be a matter of making sure that you do not pressure wash the wrong things and physically damage those objects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other cases, it will be a matter of making sure that you protect yourself when working with any form of machinery even if it isn\u2019t inherently dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer\/#Protecting_Your_Surroundings_When_You_Use_a_Pressure_Washer\" title=\"Protecting Your Surroundings When You Use a Pressure Washer\">Protecting Your Surroundings When You Use a Pressure Washer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer\/#Do_not_use_a_pressure_washer_on_bricks_and_old_mortar\" title=\"Do not use a pressure washer on bricks and old mortar\">Do not use a pressure washer on bricks and old mortar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer\/#Protecting_Yourself_When_Using_a_Pressure_Washer\" title=\"Protecting Yourself When Using a Pressure Washer\">Protecting Yourself When Using a Pressure Washer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer\/#More_tips_on_how_and_where_to_use_a_pressure_washer\" title=\"More tips on how and where to use a pressure washer\">More tips on how and where to use a pressure washer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer\/#What_About_Using_a_Pressure_Washer_on_Cars\" title=\"What About Using a Pressure Washer on Cars?\">What About Using a Pressure Washer on Cars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer\/#What_About_Electrical_Panels\" title=\"What About Electrical Panels?\">What About Electrical Panels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer\/#Do_You_Need_Special_Equipment\" title=\"Do You Need Special Equipment? \">Do You Need Special Equipment? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Your_Surroundings_When_You_Use_a_Pressure_Washer\"><\/span>Protecting Your Surroundings When You Use a Pressure Washer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the nature of a pressure washer using jets of water coming out of the machine at a high pressure, there are simply some surfaces that you should not pressure wash under any circumstances. There are some surfaces that you will have to be mindful of using a lower pressure on, but there are simply some surfaces where using a pressure washer will only cause more harm than it will help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, some people might believe that a pressure washer is simply a more industrial version of a hose; in some cases, you may actually be correct about this. However, due to the nature of just how high-pressure the water is, the water that comes out of a pressure washer can easily penetrate skin even though thinner clothes. Never, under any circumstances, point a pressure washer at any living creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have plants that you care for, a pressure washer will absolutely tear through the plant material, leaving you with dead and dying plants. To be on the safe side of things, you should only ever aim your pressure washer at things that you intend to clean and these should only be surfaces of your property, not anything that is alive, whether plant or animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/can-electric-pressure-washers-clean-concrete\/\">A pressure washer is great for cleaning concrete.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_not_use_a_pressure_washer_on_bricks_and_old_mortar\"><\/span>Do not use a pressure washer on bricks and old mortar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should never use a pressure washer on bricks, old mortar, or any structurally weakened material of a home. The high pressure from the pressure washer can break apart these materials, sending small fragments of them flying around everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the situation, this may even mean that the surface becomes aerosolized, meaning that you breathe it in and damage your lungs. You should only point the pressure washer at surfaces that you know for a fact can take the pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As tempting as it may be, you should also make sure that you never use a pressure washer on any form of machinery to clean it. While there is no doubt that pressure washers are efficient at getting the job done, they will often do too good of a job and damage some of the finer, more intricate, and more delicate parts of machinery that you may not be able to easily replace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/can-you-wash-windows-with-a-pressure-washer\/\">cleaning windows with a pressure washer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Yourself_When_Using_a_Pressure_Washer\"><\/span>Protecting Yourself When Using a Pressure Washer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Something else that you will want to keep in mind is that you should always protect yourself when you are using a pressure washer. Thankfully, this is relatively easy and will not take a lot of work for you to take care of. Instead, there are really only two major tasks to pay attention to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should make sure that you always wear a mask when you are cleaning with your pressure washer. Masks will ensure that any debris that becomes aerosolized will not find its way into your mouth and lungs. This is especially important with wood, as it can carry mold in it and mold should not be something that you breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, you should make sure to always wear gloves when you are handling your pressure washer. Gloves will protect the sensitive skin on your hand from some of the harsh chemicals that are traditionally used in pressure washers to effectively get rid of stains. Whenever you find yourself in a situation using a pressure washer, you should always wear a mask and gloves so that you can stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_tips_on_how_and_where_to_use_a_pressure_washer\"><\/span>More tips on how and where to use a pressure washer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Using_a_Pressure_Washer_on_Cars\"><\/span>What About Using a Pressure Washer on Cars?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may believe that using a pressure washer on a car is akin to bringing a car through the car wash, although this isn\u2019t quite the case, Pressure washers concentrate the pressure in a much more focused spot than most car washes do, meaning that the high pressure will cause damage to your car that can be extraordinarily more expensive to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Electrical_Panels\"><\/span>What About Electrical Panels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should never combine the water from a pressure washer with electricity. When cleaning the exterior of your home, you should avoid using the power washer in that area as much as you can as the electricity and the water can cause a deadly mix of the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_Special_Equipment\"><\/span>Do You Need Special Equipment? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to invest in anything more than gloves and a mask if you are going to be working with a pressure washer, although having the additional protection may be nice if you find yourself getting hurt from the debris that pressure washers will usually try to destroy one way or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What should you not do with a pressure washer?\" class=\"wp-image-1995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-pressure-washer-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to operating a pressure washer responsibly, there is a lot of pressure to make sure that you aren\u2019t misusing it. 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