I Used a Pressure Washer on My Outdoor Space — The Transformation Was Unbelievable
With the warmer summer months ahead, I’ve been spending a lot more time in my backyard — tending to my garden and sprucing up the patio — to hopefully host more outdoor gatherings. But before I can start to add furniture, lighting, or decor, I really need to clean my outdoor space. The concrete, in particular, has seen better days; I knew I needed a pressure washer to give it a much-needed facelift.
I got my hands on the RYOBI 2100 PSI 1.2 GPM Cold Water Corded Electric Pressure Washer with Foamer to use on my outdoor space, and the transformation was unbelievable. (It went from dirty to immaculate!)
What Is the RYOBI 2100 PSI 1.2 GPM Cold Water Corded Electric Pressure Washer with Foamer?
The RYOBI Cold Water Corded Electric Pressure Washer with Foamer has 2100 PSI (pounds per square inch) and delivers 1.2 GPM (gallons of water per minute), which means it’s a medium-duty pressure washer that’s ideal for use on decks, patios, sidewalks, home exteriors, and fences. The corded electric pressure washer includes a trigger handle, wand, two nozzle types (15-degree and turbo), a foamer, and a 25-foot-long hose. Priced at $229, it is comparable to other medium-duty pressure washers on the market.
How the RYOBI Pressure Washer Transformed My Outdoor Space
What I like about this RYOBI electric pressure washer is that it is far from bulky and it’s super easy to transport, as it has a telescoping handle and wheels. Being able to store all the accessories directly on the pressure washer instead of having to find a dedicated spot for the additional pieces is a major plus, and makes this device so convenient to use.
If you want to clean with high pressure and no soap, you’ll use the two nozzle attachments. The turbo nozzle is best for concrete, brick, masonry, or anything that needs a more abrasive action. The 15-degree nozzle, which creates a more concentrated stream of water for precision cleaning, can be used for the same things as the turbo, plus the exterior of your house, siding, gutters, fencing, decking, or patio, as it is not as abrasive (but you should still use it with caution). For a more gentle cleaning you can use the foamer, which sprays a thick layer of soap that gets diluted with water at a 20:1 ratio.
We decided to focus solely on the concrete, starting in the front section of the house, as it was especially gross (algae, dirt, and grime had built up). We used the turbo nozzle and got to work. The transformation was instant. (Watching a pressure washer blast years of gunk off my concrete was beyond satisfying!) We can’t wait to get to the backyard portion of our home.
As a note, I didn’t have to use the foamer in this case, but I did test it out just to see how well it functions. Spoiler: It works really well!