My Adventures with Pressure Washer Gadgets

Alright, let me tell you about my messing around with pressure washer attachments. Got myself a pressure washer a couple of years back, thought it was gonna solve all my outdoor cleaning problems. And yeah, it was okay with the nozzles it came with, you know, the little colored tips? Did the job, mostly.

But then I hit a wall. Trying to clean the green gunk off my north-facing brick wall was taking forever. Just back and forth, back and forth with that narrow spray tip. My arm was aching, and it looked patchy. I figured there had to be a better way.

First Try: The Turbo Nozzle Thingy

I went looking, saw these things called turbo nozzles or rotary nozzles. Claimed to spin water real fast in a circle, hit harder but cover more area than the pinpoint one. Sounded good. Bought one, wasn't too expensive.

• Hooked it up easily, just snapped onto the wand like the others.
• Fired up the washer. Whoa! That thing really buzzed.
• Pointed it at the wall. It definitely stripped that green stuff off way quicker! Cut my time down easy by half, maybe more.
• Only downside, gotta be careful. It's pretty aggressive. Wouldn't use it on my car paint, no way. But for tough brick and concrete? Spot on.

Next Up: Cleaning the Big Driveway

So the turbo nozzle was great for stubborn spots, but doing my whole driveway? Still looked like a long day's work, trying to get an even finish without leaving zebra stripes. I'd seen pros use those big, round floor cleaner attachments. Looked like a lawnmower for concrete.

Decided to bite the bullet and get one. Heavier than I thought! Had to screw the handle parts together, then connect the hose from my washer's gun. A bit fiddly the first time.

But man, once I got it going... game changer! Pushed it back and forth like vacuuming. It cleaned a wide path, super consistent, no stripes. Block paving looked almost new. It contained the spray too, so I wasn't getting soaked or blasting dirt everywhere. Worth the money just for the time saved and the clean finish on large flat areas. I use this thing a lot now for the patio and driveway.

Tackling Car Washing

Washing the car with the pressure washer was next. Just using the regular fan nozzle was okay for rinsing, but getting soap on felt clumsy. Tried a soap applicator nozzle that came with the washer, but it was kinda weak, watery foam.

Enter the Foam Cannon

Saw videos online of people covering their cars in thick shaving-cream-like foam. Looked fun, and they said it helps lift dirt safely. Needed one of those foam cannons. Got one that attaches to the end of the pressure washer wand.

• Filled the little bottle with car soap and water.
• Clicked it onto the wand.
• Pulled the trigger. Holy smokes! Thick foam everywhere! Covered the whole car in minutes.
• It just clings there. Let it sit for a bit, then rinsed it off.
• Definitely gets the car cleaner with less scrubbing. Plus, it's just satisfying to use. Makes washing the car feel less like a chore.

Other Bits and Bobs

I also picked up an extension wand. Helps reach high spots like gutters or second-story siding without climbing a shaky ladder. Simple, but really useful for safety and convenience.

And I got one of those angled gutter cleaner attachments too. Kinda awkward to use at first, pointing blind up into the gutter, but beats scooping muck out by hand.

So yeah, that's my journey with attachments. Started basic, but adding these tools made the pressure washer way more useful for specific jobs. The turbo nozzle for tough spots, the surface cleaner for big flat areas, and the foam cannon for the car wash are my go-to tools now. Definitely made cleaning tasks faster and frankly, a bit more enjoyable.