Masonry Magazine July 2010 Page. 24

Words: Earl Bickett, George Hedley, Joel Aronie, Randy Coe
Masonry Magazine July 2010 Page. 24

Masonry Magazine July 2010 Page. 24
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Whether prepping surfaces, killing germs and sanitizing, or simply cleaning for appearance sake, it is important to remember that there will always be one combination of the basic cleaning elements that produces the best results.

cleaning process, so it can be understood and applied to real life situations. For instance, if a person just needs to quickly wash away dirt and other debris from a wall, a cold pressure washer would make sense. Relying on high flow and water pressure, cold washers are not able to heat water, so they are best suited for quick surface cleaning and tasks such as spraying mud or dirt off objects or structures. Certain chemicals can also be incorporated with the use of a cold pressure washer if desired. Whether prepping surfaces, killing germs and sanitizing, or simply cleaning for appearance sake, it is important to remember that there will always be one combination of the basic cleaning elements that produces the best results.

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