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Field Service Glossary

What is Power Washing?

Power washing uses heated, high-pressure water to clean surfaces. The heat (typically 180-200°F) makes it more effective than cold-water pressure washing at dissolving grease, oil, gum, and other stubborn contaminants. Power washing is commonly used on commercial properties, industrial sites, and heavily soiled concrete. The equipment is more expensive and the process requires additional safety precautions due to the hot water.

Example

A restaurant's grease-stained concrete patio and dumpster pad are cleaned with a power washer using 200°F water at 3,500 PSI, cutting through baked-on grease that cold-water pressure washing could not remove.

Related Terms

Pressure WashingSoft WashingSurface Cleaning

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