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Bus Driver

04-19-2005 04:51:21




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My concrete driveway was done in early December. Materials were stored on it and mud ran under them. Now the materials are gone and mud stains remain. I have no experience with pressure washers. Is a pressure washer effective for mud stains on concrete? How likely to damage the concrete?




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David - OR

04-19-2005 08:52:31




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 Re: Concrete and pressure washing in reply to Bus Driver, 04-19-2005 04:51:21  
A 3500 PSI pressure washer with a 0 degree nozzle will cut grooves in concrete, especially concrete only a few months old. It will remove paint, tar, mud, anything that gets in its way. A 1500 PSI pressure washer with a 25 degree nozzle cannot damage the concrete, but is about as effective (or ineffective) as a garden hose.

Intemediate pressure and/or nozzle widths will have results somewhere in the middle. You should be able to find an effective compromise between cleaning power and concrete damage. Start with a broad pattern nozzle, and narrow it down as needed to get acceptable cleaning.

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clyde

05-05-2005 11:29:38




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 Re: Concrete and pressure washing in reply to David - OR, 04-19-2005 08:52:31  
Best method of soap application for effect. Downstream chemical injectors put too little of the soap on the concrete, pump up sprayer takes too long. A separate tank works for a while but it always seems that sooner or later(3-5 months) a leak occurs whic is unmendable or the shur-flo pump fails. Needs some suggestions.



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Gerald J.

04-19-2005 10:13:43




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 Re: Concrete and pressure washing in reply to David - OR, 04-19-2005 08:52:31  
Or be a little sneaky and use some ordinary soap, water, and a scrub brush. That won't erode the concrete.

Gerald J.



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