9
CLEANING TIPS
Recommendations
• Before cleaning any surface an
inconspicuous area should be cleaned to
test spray pattern and distance for
maximum cleaning results.
• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping,
use extreme caution as pressure washer
may remove the loose paint from the
surface.
• When using on surfaces which might come
in contact with food, flush surfaces with
plenty of drinking water.
Deck Cleaning
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Kärcher
Deck Wash
,
place detergent suction tube directly into
cleaning solution and apply to surface at low
pressure. For best results, limit your work
area to smaller sections of approximately 25
square feet. Allow
Deck Wash
to remain on
surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent
to dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure in a
long sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the
cleaning surface. Always clean from top to
bottom and from left to right. When moving
on to a new section of the cleaning surface,
be sure to overlap the previous section to
eliminate stop marks and ensure a more even
cleaning result.
House Siding
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If
using Kärcher
Pressure Wash
, place
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning
solution and apply to surface at low pressure
(for best results, limit your work area to
sections of approximately 6 feet and always
apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow
Pressure Wash
to remain on surface 1-3
minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on
surface, if surface appears to be drying,
simply wet down surface with fresh water. If
needed, use special Wash Brush Attachment
to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high
pressure from top to bottom in an even
sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle
approximately 6 inches from the cleaning
surface.
Cement Patios, Brick & Stone
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If
using Kärcher
Pressure Wash
or
Degreaser
,
place detergent suction tube directly into
cleaning solution and apply to surface at low
pressure. For best results, limit your work
area to smaller sections of approximately 25
square feet. Allow
Pressure Wash
or
Degreaser
to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.
Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion
keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6
inches from the cleaning surface. Always
clean from top to bottom and from left to
right.
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using
Kärcher
Touchless Vehicle Wash
, place
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning
solution and apply to surface at low pressure.
For best results, clean one side of vehicle at a
time and always apply detergent from bottom
to top, do not allow detergent to dry on
surface. If needed, use special Wash Brush
Attachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at
high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping
the spray nozzle approximately 6-8 inches
from the cleaning surface (distance should
increase when rinsing pin-striping or other
sensitive surfaces). Always clean from top to
bottom and from left to right. For best results,
wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry
cloth.
