A Powerful Take On Spring Cleaning Jobs VEAL (NAPSA)—When it comes to spring cleaning, increasing num- WAH a 4 bers of men and women like to feel the power—of a pressure washer, as it blows away dirt and winter debris from all sorts of outdoor surfaces. The results can be even better by heeding a few hints from www.outdoorcleaning.com: j 1. Brick & mortar: use a turbo nozzle to clean significantly faster than a standard spray nozzle. 2. Decks & fences: to allow the new sealer to adhere properly, remove the old layers of finish using a wide fan spray. 3. Stripping paint: cover the ground to collect paint chips. Spray at a 45 angle to allow the water stream to get beneath old paint layers (be sure to let the surface dry thoroughly before painting). 4. Birdbaths & statuary: spray mold and algae with cleaning detergent, followed by a wide spray to avoid chipping the paint. 5. Siding: to get consistent cleaning results, apply cleaning detergents from the bottom up and rinse from the top to the bottom. 6. Soffits & gutters: rinse the soffits first to prevent streaks caused by dripping wastewater and detergent residue from the gutters. 7. Concrete: maintain a consis- tent distance from the surface to avoid “zebra striping.” Using a water broom makesthis easy. 8. Mini-blinds: hang on a clothesline or hooks on a fence and tie the bottom to the ground prior to using the pressure washer. 9. Grills: if gas, first disconnect the propane tank. Spray with degreaser and rinse thoroughly with a wide spray pattern. Pressure washers can be a great way to spruce up outdoor living areas. 10. Car engines: have one person hold the hood open while the other person gets to the bottom of the grime—the spray could cause it to slam shut. A gas-powered pressure washer such as the Briggs & Stratton 2200 series is more powerful, durable andeffective than its electric-powered counterparts and saves valuable time. Gas-powered pressure washers produce a highpressure water spray to remove built-up mold, mildew, dirt and grime in a fraction of the time it would take by hand. The latest innovation in pressure washer technology is Briggs & Stratton’s new ProjectPro Nozzle System. The ProjectPro nozzle attachments take the guesswork out of choosing the right nozzle. These nozzles have preset pressure and flow settings that are right for each job. For more information about pressure washers, visit www.out doorcleaning.com.
