cleaning the shop floors, options?

[tstex]

Hello to all,

Have a power washer that is 3400psi and 2.7gpm. The wand action just takes too long, so I was looking at orbital surface cleaners to clean cement shop flrs, wooden decks, etc. I have reviewed the ratings of 6-7 diff brands, and they vary all over the place. I feel you guys here are reliable, fair, honest and have good experience in many areas, so again seeking your advice.

Does anyone have an orbital powerwashing surface cleaner 12-14" that is both reliable and a quality product? Looking for something that wks w 3400psi and 2.7gpm p-washer; they say 4" of diameter for every gpm. So at 2.7gpm, that puts me right under 12". Any specific make and model that wks well and doesn't fall apart after 5-6 uses or after 1-2 yrs? Your comments [+ or -] will be my ratings scale.

thank you very much, tstex

 

[flyerdan]

A little smaller than your specs, but I have a Karcher T5 that I've had for several years now. It does great on patios, sidewalks and smooth driveways, and I also use it to clean the outside rugs. After doing rugs, the circular outer brush loads up with lint and needs to be taken out and cleaned, I blow it out with compressed air, easiest way. Hard plastic shell so it won't stand being slammed into a concrete step, but with reasonable care it should last well. You might see if one of their larger models is close to your specs.

 

[tstex]

Thank you f-dan..appreciate your feedback !

 

[dodge man]

Maybe a cheaper alternative is this sprayer. I mainly use it for cleaning the underside of my vehicles but if you flip it over it works well on concrete.
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[tstex]

Maybe a cheaper alternative is this sprayer. I mainly use it for cleaning the underside of my vehicles but if you flip it over it works well on concrete.
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thank you dave...do you have a make and model?

 

[dodge man]

thank you dave...do you have a make and model?

My son got it for me as a gift. On Amazon they have several that are similar. Here is on I think is identical or very similar.

 

[tstex]

Cool Dave, thanks again !!

 

[jaxs]

I've had a couple from Northern Tool that did fine on wood deck but too much water for shop floor unless a lot of stuff is moved off floor first. I clean shop floor in 50-100 sq ft areas by applying degreaser in spots, putting soapy water down,scrub degreased spots then wet vac. Where there's little or no grease on floor I just wet floor with low foaming soapy water and vac it up.

A few minutes now and then with a Kirby vac picked up in a garage sale does well and takes far less time.

 

[Gem99ultra]

txtex, I've had and used these for a lot of years. I've tried the wand and the vehicle underside sprayer, but nothing works easier and faster than the circular sprayers.
The only lesson I've learned is to be sure and buy the model WITH wheels. My first purchase did not have wheels and would absolutely work you to death. My current one does have wheels and is easier and faster. Both are the 12" models.

 

[tstex]

txtex, I've had and used these for a lot of years. I've tried the wand and the vehicle underside sprayer, but nothing works easier and faster than the circular sprayers.
The only lesson I've learned is to be sure and buy the model WITH wheels. My first purchase did not have wheels and would absolutely work you to death. My current one does have wheels and is easier and faster. Both are the 12" models.

Thanks Jax and Gem....Gem, what make and models did you buy for both non-wheels and wheels? DO you still have them now, and how did they last? Also, what psi/gpm is your p-washer? thanks again