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Field Service Glossary

What is Surface Cleaning?

Surface cleaning in the pressure washing industry refers to the use of a rotary surface cleaner attachment — a wheeled device with two or more spinning nozzles — to clean flat horizontal surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, patios, and pool decks. The attachment provides even, streak-free cleaning at a rate 3-5 times faster than a single wand nozzle. Surface cleaners also contain overspray, reducing the risk of hitting nearby cars, landscaping, or people.

Example

A technician connects a 20-inch surface cleaner to the pressure washer and cleans a 2,000 sq ft driveway in 35 minutes, producing uniform results with no striping — a job that would take over 2 hours with a standard wand.

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