Outdoor cleaning

outdoor Cleaning

 
Outdoor cleaning and maintenance have always been an exhausting chore. From your patio to your gutters, to carry out the work thoroughly and quickly, it is essential to use the right equipment from the appropriate performance class. In this article, we get to know the most proper way and the most suitable cleaning equipment to get rid of dirt from terraces and facades and also to blow away the leaves in your patio and house yard. 

Efficient equipment for outdoor cleaning

The cleaning and maintenance of outdoor areas not only have a positive effect on the look but also has to do with safety. Sidewalks or driveways must be safe to walk on, so passerby is not injured. Surfaces covered with leaves or soiled surfaces are slippery and can be a nasty tripping hazard. Regular cleaning is therefore always a question of safety. To carry out the often-arduous work as comfortably as possible, knowing the use of each cleaning equipment is essential.

High-pressure cleaner for thorough cleaning

High-pressurecleaners  are versatile for different industrial or private cleaning purposes. The device is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including washing less stubborn stains on bicycles or car rims or for strongly stuck dirt on exterior surfaces. The key performance criteria of a quality high-pressure washer are:

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To clean heavily soiled facades, garage entrances, depots or terraces, and driveways powerful high-pressure cleaners with high water pressure and a good delivery rate are recommended. For the stubborn stains, high-pressure cleaners with a water pressure of 150 bar and a water flow rate of 1,200 l/h are very suitable. Professional high-pressure cleaners work with water pressure above 1,000 bar and a water delivery rate of approx. 1,500 l/h and more. These devices are suitable for demanding cleaning jobs such as removing dirt and debris or the weeds that may have grown on the edges or between cracks in the paving stones. Each application needs to ensure that the water pressure is adjusted to the surface condition. The too strong pressure of the water jet can cause damage during cleaning and too low may not work. Anyone who frequently has large surfaces to clean should pay attention to the manufacturer's recommended area performance in m². In addition to that, depending on the type of high-pressure cleaner, operation with cold or hot water is possible. Cheaper cold-water high-pressure cleaners are quite suitable for the usual outdoor cleaning applications. For very demanding cleaning tasks with very stubborn stains, the use of a hot water high-pressure cleaner is advisable.

To be able to work as flexibly as possible with the high-pressure cleaner, compatible accessories should be used. Different cleaning attachments, nozzles, and hoses are not only comfortable to use but also can provide a wide range of applications.

Sweeping machines - back-friendly and fast

The well-tried broom certainly fulfills its purpose in small areas and should not be absent from the business of the household. However, if large outdoor areas have to be swept, cleaning with the broom is laborious and time-consuming. For cleaning sidewalks, streets or driveways It is more comfortable and up to five times faster to work with road sweepers. Above an area of about 40 m², sweepers are a worthwhile alternative to cleaning with a broom. Besides, the dirt is collected directly in the sweeping container and thus saves the work of sweeping with broom and dustpan. Sweeping machines differ between:

  • Hand sweepers
  • Battery sweepers
  • Gasoline sweepers

The manual sweepers are often used in private areas while battery and petrol ones are mainly used in the industry. Hand sweepers are available with one or two cleaning brushes as single roller sweeper or double roller sweeper. To ensure that the sweeping performance is correct, these factors must be taken into account:


Weight
: The weight of a hand-held device is always decisive for handling comfort. The heavier a hand sweeper is, the more muscle power is needed to maneuver it.


The contact pressure of the sweeping broom
: To achieve good sweeping performance on different surfaces, the contact pressure of the side brushes should be adjustable.


Max. area performance
: The manufacturers specify a maximum sweeping capacity in m²/h for different models. Therefore, the machine should be selected according to the area that you aim to clean


Working width with side brush:
 Side brushes play a decisive role in cleaning performance. Depending on the length and the material of the bristles the flexibility and use of side brushes can differ.


The volume of the collecting tank: 
The capacity of the container must be taken into account. It should also be easy to change.


Handling
: The design of the push handles is important for good handling. Height-adjustable brackets can be adapted to the individual body height.


Processing
: a robust construction should be ensured so that the machine can provide a long service when cleaning yards, paths, and driveways.

Vacuum cleaners and leaf blowers

In fall when the trees lose their leaves, a lot of leaves accumulate under the decks, on the paths, and around the potted plants. To clear gardens and paths from leaves, leaf vacuums and leaf blowers are helpful tools that make work much easier and also increase productivity. These handy devices are particularly suitable for commercial use, as they reduce the number of personnel and thus costs. An important point that makes the leaf blowers stand out is their handling and functionality. Furthermore, depending on the design, the devices allow a combination of several work steps. In addition to suction and blowing functions, high-quality models also offer an integrated shredder cutting function. When purchasing a leaf vacuum cleaner, it's recommended to consider the power and drive as well as the weight for your handling comfort.

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Workers with the vacuum cleaner

An essential feature of vacuum cleaners is the noise level. Especially in residential areas, vacuum cleaners are unpopular and their use is often only permitted at certain times. If you want to take care of your surroundings, but are not willing to give up leaf blowers, you should choose a device with an electric or battery drive, which is significantly quieter than the petrol-driven models. When using a leaf blower and vacuum cleaner, the occupational safety regulations must be observed. High noise levels and the need to protect the eyes from whirled up dust particles, sticks and stones mean that hearing protection and protective goggles must also be worn.

 

One to run all

To benefit customers by saving money and time, a few companies have launched a range of cordless tools that can be powered by a single shared battery pack. Two of them were Metabo from Germany with their 18V battery pack and Ronix with their brand-new series of 20V long-lasting tools. If you are looking for a group of cleaning and cutting tools that run on a single battery pack, you can turn to Ronix leaf blower, hedge trimmer, and grass trimmer. With this innovation you can easily cut the branches, then take the battery out of your hedge trimmer and put it in your blower to get rid of the sticks.

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