Of all the outdoor chores that start mounting up, the ones I relish most involve firing up a pressure washer. Whether free decking of a slick layer of mould, restoring paving stones to their showroom finish, or giving the car a decent hose down, the best pressure washers are versatile pieces of kit.
The pressure in question is measured in ‘bar’ (barometric atmospheric pressure), and the higher the number, the more effective the machine will be at ridding surfaces of stubborn dirt. Meanwhile, the water flow rate (measured in litres per hour) is an indication of the speed with which the washer can finish a task, which is something to keep in mind if you’re hoping to clean larger surfaces quickly.
