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I would like to know how to I clean painted wood houses? Especially a two-story house. What are some of the gotchas?

So that I am clear. The lower the gpm/psi the smaller the surface cleaner, right? Regarding speed that is.

That's rubber gloves and pressure washers. Sorry for the misspellings.

Well, from an initial weekend warrior, I have been schooled just from reading the initial posting and the numerous replies to it. I've done a lot of reading as well and have come to realize that there is the theorical and the actual. I will always read the theorical for guidance, but immediately seek out the experienced for safety and practicalilty. I don't want to leave corporate just to kill myself trying to make a living. So I value all discourse regarding this profession. I just purchased 12.5% bleach after reading numerous materials discouraging it's usage. Yet when I would go to the chemical distributor they had plenty of it and said that the pressurers swear by it. I have have protective gear, rainsuit, goggles, rubber clubs and face mask. I water down the lawn before and after usage. I'm now testing oxalic acid. I'm told if you learn the chemicals you will save money, time and wear and tear on equipment.

Hello, I'm new to pressure washing but have been doing a lot of researching on the subjuct. Regarding bleach most of my research say stay away from bleach period. I went to a chemical store and these folks said that they know quite a few pressure washer using industrial strength bleach. So I bought a 5 gal container. The research states that it will adversely affect the nozzle and pump so I'm planning on using it externally of the pressure washer. Regarding the closeness of the wand to the surface, namely concrete, I found that with my 3000 psi 2.7 gpm ryobi pressure washer, I need to be at least two inches from the surface to get the desired results. I invested in a rotary nozzle and a wand extension and I'll try these once the weather improves. My next task is my deck and tennis court. You see, I'm testing on my home first before I start soliciting to enhance my business.:lgmoneyey