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Mine is a Troy-bilt 242, 7 horse B&S, 3000 psi, 2.8 gph:
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The one thing I have found to be the real "best" is TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) You can buy it in a powder form and mix it to suit your strength requirements. I mix 2 cups with 4 gallons of warm water (1/2 cup per gal.) and then add maybe a cup or so of bleach. Spray it on using the low-pressure setting on your washer and let it set for about 10 - 15 minutes. After waiting, apply another dose and scrub it wit a nylon bristle brush to loosen any stubborn areas. Then, blast it away using a high pressure rinse. You'll marvel at your results.  You can use the above mixture on the outside of your house as well. The TSP will break up all the grease and grime and the bleach will take care of any mold or algae that may be present. NOTE: Water down any surrounding plantlife prior to, and occasionally durring washing to prevent damage to them. Randy
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Depends on what you want to use it for. I have both electric and gas at home, use the electric for all but the biggest jobs (cleaning sidewalks, large patios or house siding. I use the electric more often.
For the most part, we use electric at work (powerwashing basements & garages before house closings - new construction) because I don't want the gas fumes inside a finished house.
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Guys so now i know what to look for when buying a power washer.Now the question is,how involved is the process of washing the driveway and once it's washed,how do i seal it ?
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Great!! I am spraying everything in sight. Hate to see the water bill next Month.
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