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Hire vs. Buy : 10 reasons to hire a pressure cleaner

There are many of reasons for a business to hire a commercial pressure cleaner instead of buying upfront. These can be economical, environmental or for safety reasons. 

 

In this guide, we have put together 10 reasons to hire a pressure cleaner instead of buying.

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How to Pressure Clean with Foam

Cleaning with foam is an important and effective cleaning method for cleaning your fleet. Using foaming chemicals when pressure cleaning can save you time and money. 

 

In this guide, we go over everything you will need to get started with foam cleaning: why foam cleaning is important, how to choose the best bottle and chemicals for the job, and how to apply the foam.

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Disinfect with SPITWATER's Hydro Fogger

We are proud to introduce SPITWATER's latest innovation for disinfecting and sanitisation, the Hydro Fogger.

 

The Hydro Fogger is a 12" high pressure hand held accessory, specifically designed to be fitted as the front lance to the spray gun of an existing hot or cold pressure washer.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Pressure Washer

Are you in need of a pressure washer, but not sure where to start?

 

We have put together this guide to assist you in making your way through all the technical information associated with choosing a pressure washer.

 

In this guide we include everything from the power sources and their advantages and disadvantages, hot and cold water and their uses, terms and specifications, important things to bear in mind, safety and finally how to get started.

Pressure Cleaning Excavator with Trailer Mounted Pressure Cleaner

Choosing the right Pressure Cleaner for your Industry

Making the correct decision when choosing a new Pressure Cleaner will enable you to clean more effectively saving your company valuable time and money. There also needs to be consideration with the supplier as to their service and spare parts capabilities, and not having to wait weeks on end for that one part that is holding your entire cleaning operation to ransom.

 

In this guide we offer suggestions for earthmoving, mining, food, farming & agriculture and transport industries.

Operator using a SPITWATER Pressure Cleaning Foaming a CAT Truck

Our Top 12 Pressure Cleaning Accessories

Over the last few years we have had customers use their SPITWATER pressure cleaners for a huge range of cleaning applications from fleet washing, to removing dried concrete from aluminium scaffolding. As a result, a massive range of accessories to improve the performance of your SPITWATER in every application have been developed.

 

Below we have picked out our favourites, both the under estimated in their impact on productivity, and the lesser heard of.

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Choosing the right nozzle for your pressure cleaner: sizes, sprays & maintanence.

Choosing the right nozzle for your pressure cleaner can seem like a daunting task. There are several sizes and spray types to choose from, as well as maintenance required for the nozzle.


This guide will go over why nozzle size is important, what types of nozzle is best for the task, the different types of nozzles that can be used, how often you should replace the nozzle on your pressure cleaner as well as the a high pressure nozzzle. 

Undercarriage Cleaning Solutions

Undercarriage Cleaning Solutions

At the OEM Group, we distribute a large range of accessories which, coupling with SPITWATER Pressure Cleaners, optimise a variety of different cleaning jobs. One of the most common areas customers come looking for accessories for is vehicle undercarriages.

 

Vehicle undercarriages can prove difficult to pressure clean for a variety of factors frequently relating to access difficulties.

 

Introducing the latest undercarriage cleaning solution at OEM Group, the Mosmatic Hurricane Pro and TUW Stationary. Available for purchase now from OEM Group.

Pressure Washer Pump Breakdown with Components Labelled

Pump Cavitation: Prevention and Cause

One of the most common problems in pressure cleaners of every make is premature pump failure, most often caused by cavitation.

 

So, what is cavitation on a pressure washer system?

 

Cavitation is the formation & accumulation of bubbles in the pumping chamber on your high pressure pump & when these bubbles are put under pressure they collapse or burst which can create tiny but violent implosions inside the water effecting the surrounding parts. 

 

The 2 most common causes of cavitation happening in your pressure cleaner system are internal bypassing and sucking air.