TL;DR
A cold-water pressure washer is a cleaning machine that pumps unheated water at high pressure, relying on PSI, flow rate, and detergents rather than heat to break up grime. Units run from 1,500-PSI electric models to 4,000-PSI gas rigs, and they handle dirt, mildew, algae, and loose paint on driveways, siding, decks, and fences well.
What it means
A cold-water pressure washer is a cleaning machine that pumps unheated water at high pressure, relying on PSI, flow rate, and detergents rather than heat to break up grime. Units run from 1,500-PSI electric models to 4,000-PSI gas rigs, and they handle dirt, mildew, algae, and loose paint on driveways, siding, decks, and fences well. Grease and oil are their weak spot, which is why fleet washing and heavy equipment work usually commands a hot-water machine at a higher service rate.
Where it sits in the glossary
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