DIY guideDriveway and walks

Pressure wash the driveway

Use a wide tip, keep a steady distance, and push the dirty water away from the house to the street or the lawn.

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Move the cars and everything else off, sweep it, and cover nearby plants and the outdoor outlets.
Plug an electric washer into a GFCI outlet only, and keep the plug out of the water.
Fit a wide tip, the 25 or 40 degree one. Never the narrow zero-degree tip.
Never point the wand at a person, a pet, a window or a light. Wear closed shoes and eye protection.
Start in a hidden corner about a foot away, and move closer only if it isn't cleaning.
Sweep the wand side to side in overlapping strokes at a steady distance. Holding still etches lines.
Start next to the house and work out, so the dirty water runs away from the walls.
Rinse the whole driveway once more, pushing the water down to the street or the lawn.
If the surface flakes, pits or crumbles under the spray, stop washing. Ask Handyman for a paving pro.

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