Another spring cleaning task is cleaning your sidewalk.  A pressure washer is a great tool to make your sidewalk clean and new.  Aim the nozzle close to the ground for the best power.  With a sweeping motion away from your body, rinse away any dirt, grime or stains.  You can finish with your garden hose to wash away the blasted-off junk.  You can add a cleaner to the washer to help break up stubborn stains, or try a professional-strength concrete cleaner for ground-in grime and oil stains.

Don’t hit every surface with the pressure washer.  You will want to stay away from certain areas: if your sidewalk is cracked, and starting to deteriorate with loose pieces, pressure washing will damage it further, and you’ll have even more pieces.  Stay away from stone walkways, as the pressure will uproot stones.  Also, asphalt sidewalks should be avoided as well; they can be damaged by the pressure, causing cracks or unevenness, and allowing moss and weeds to take over.  Concrete and brick sidewalks are your best bet, and really benefit from a good wash.  If you are planning to seal any concrete surface -sidewalk or garage floor – plan to pressure wash before having the concrete sealed.