Power or Pressure Washing

Pressure washing and power washing are used for different purposes.

Pressure Washing

• Uses high-pressure water to clean surfaces.
• The water is not heated — it’s basically just regular, cold water coming out at a very forceful rate.
• It’s effective for blasting off dirt, mud, mold, and grime from surfaces like patios, sidewalks, driveways, and house siding.

Power Washing

• Also uses high-pressure water, but with one major upgrade: the water is heated.
• The added heat makes it better at blasting away things like mildew, salt, mold, and especially grease or oil stains.
• It’s typically used for really tough jobs, such as cleaning concrete with tough, sticky grime, or situations where you need to disinfect as you clean.

The Short Version

• Pressure washing: high-pressure, cold water.
• Power washing: high-pressure, hot water.

If you’re just cleaning general dirt, either will work. If you’re dealing with a lot of grease, moss, or need a truly deep clean, power washing (with heated water) is usually more effective.

In most home situations, people use the terms interchangeably. Some companies may call it power washing when they’re just doing pressure washing, or vice versa. We know the difference. We can help you with the best option for your home.