Scruffy paths and cars are the norm these days as there is very little sun to dry out the roads and lanes.
But a good pressure washer can keep vehivles clear of corrosive salts used to keep the roads ice and snow free and here are three from a leading American manufacturer.
This provides enough cleaning power to quickly hose mud and grime from cars and vans and bikes and paths.
It is designed with a low profile making it hard to tip over and has a handle and wheels to make simple to pull around.
The spray gun and wand are mounted on the body and there is a simple system to click the water supply and nozzles on to the machine.
It comes with six metres of hose and a brush and soap tank to attach to the spray gun. Also supplied are two extra nozzles.
It costs £129.95 compared with the maker’s recommended price of £199.95, plus there is a two year manufacturer’s warranty and free next working day delivery.
The Greenworks 130 Bar Electric Pressure Washer has a 1700Watt electric motor to provide increased water pressure for more challenging domestic tasks and is suitable for larger vehicles, 4 x 4s and longer paths.
The hose is contained on a reel with a handle to wind it in and there is a 10.5 metres power lead plus eight metres of high pressure water hose.
This is also easy to set up with simple click into place brass fittings.
Again it is easy to move around with transport wheels and a convenient handle.
This washer is supplied with a spray gun, wand and rotating brush to cut into the grime.
Free next working day delivery, a two year maker’s warranty and a price of only £159.95 make this a very appealing machine.
And for the professional there is the Greenworks 140 Bar Electric Pressure Washer which delivers much more cleaning power with a flow rate of 380 litres an hour created from a 1800 Watt induction motor.
This one is suitable for the toughest of cleaning tasks with an integrated reel and winder for the hose and two detergent tanks.
Again the nozzles are simple and quick to connect and there are transport wheels and a handle which folds away when not needed.
It comes with five nozzles and a special turbo nozzle for caked on mud and grime. Plus there is a special surface cleaner for removing grime from patios and decking.
It has a spray gun and lance and eight metres of high pressure hose.
The price is £249.95 compared with the manufacturer’s recommended retail price of £399.95, a massive saving.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a two year maker’s warranty.