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Both water brooms and surface cleaners are efficient, time-saving pressure washer attachments that can be used for various tasks. However, depending on what type of operation you run, you may want to choose one over the other. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the right tool for the job. Water broom Water brooms…

A powerful pressure washing setup requires a reliable reel to retrieve and store the hose. Do you know what you’re looking for in a power washing hose reel for your commercial operation? Here are five things to consider. Hose diameter and length. Pressure washer hoses come in three standard sizes: 1/4-inch, 5/16-inch and 3/8-inch. Depending…

If you’re looking for a portable, powerful pressure washing system, you may consider installing a pressure washer on the back of a pickup truck or in a trailer. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a rundown of each. Truck-mounted pressure washer system A truck-mounted pressure washer system makes getting to job sites easy. You…

Warning – utilizing the wrong sized nozzle for your pressure washer can cause equipment damage. It may also cause bodily injury and personal damage. Pressure washers come with several nozzles individually suited for specific tasks. Pressure washer nozzles are universally colour-coded to make it easier for operators to choose the best one. Here’s a power…

If you work in the automotive, manufacturing, transportation or oil industry, you know challenging it can be to remove grease, oil and grime from metal parts. Many cleaning methods use harsh and toxic solvents. However, more businesses are choosing automatic parts washers because of their many advantages. Here are four benefits of using an automatic…

Properly washing your boat does more than keep it looking clean. It also prevents harmful aquatic life from spreading throughout Western Canadian waterways. Whirling disease, for example, is already affecting fish in four major watersheds in central and southern Alberta. Anglers, tour operators and recreational boaters must take precautions to prevent whirling disease and invasive…

How your pressure washer operates depends on the type of pump it uses. There are two main types of pressure washer pumps: plunger pumps and piston pumps. Knowing the similarities and differences between the two can help you better decide which pressure washer model is right for you. Similarities between plunger pumps and piston pumps…

Businesses in the agriculture, mining, oil and construction industries use heavy-duty vehicles that require industrial-strength cleaning. Wash bay systems are an effective solution for companies that must wash down multiple vehicles daily. Here are some of the many benefits of wash bays for industrial cleaning processes. 1. They increase efficiency Wash bays are highly efficient…

One of the most significant social changes in recent decades has been the increasing importance of environmental sustainability. What used to be a niche concern of activists is now a serious concern for governments and corporations worldwide. At Hotsy Water Blast, we care deeply about the environment and want to do what we can to…

Pressure washers have many applications in agriculture. Livestock operations, in particular, can use them to help keep animals, employees and the public safe. Here’s how pressure washers help livestock farmers. Pressure washers keep animals healthy Whether you raise cows, chickens, turkeys or pigs, barn sanitation is of the utmost importance. A lack of adequate cleaning…