Pressure Washing Concrete Driveways

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The girls drop by and help Doc pressure wash his concrete driveway using two pressure washers and various surface cleaners. Concrete driveways are easy to clean as long as you have the right equipment and that equipment is properly matched.
When you clean your concrete driveway the use of chemicals is not needed. Just the power of water via these powerwashers is really all you need. The surface cleaners reduce labor time by up to 50% and reduce over-spray.

[@steviewonder105]

I'm not going to lie, your grass is in amazingly good shape! I've never seen something so green!

[@keyeskennard]

To fix the K.A.RCHER Head, run a 1” sheetrock screw through the plastic nut all the way through the other side. It will not come loose after that. Hands down the best surface cleaner! Purchased last year with pressure washer upon your recommendation. Amazing!

[@patrickcarver3607]

Thank you! I have been researching surface cleaners for a few days now and I have the same PSI and GPM pump that you have in the video.

[@davidragusa2200]

After watching this video, I took Doc's advice and bought a surface cleaner, and the Simpson machine. Everything works great. Thank you for the informative video and the solid advice.

[@musicfan6575]

Karcher Surface Cleaners are Great!! I use the same one you showed along with a Excell 3100 psi and it has made me a few bucks for a side Gig. Thanks for the Awesome review!!

[@russb5234]

As a pressure cleaning contractor I just want to point out that when you do a very inconsistent job with a surface cleaner and you overlap a lot on one area of concrete and don’t overlap the same amount on the entire driveway you will get a very streaky and patchy driveway in a couple of months maybe less. Some overlap is necessary on every job and you will get some striping no matter what but keeping it to a minimum and doing the same amount of passes on all the concrete will minimize the striping.

[@Hugo_Furst]

Thank you.. I have the Karcher 15" too. Excellent performer. I'm glad you mentioned the center item comes loose and can be re-tightened because that just happened to my cleaner.

[@moahs5682]

Yet another great and informative one, Doc! Lots of well thought out info to put in the mental vault and then pull out as needed. Joe S

[@diamond6256]

DUDE You got some really pretty helpers. I am also a woman (65) and doing mine this next week. I have already done my back patio and sidewalk area. I do have red spots on my patio and will try the 30 second cleaner. THANKS.

[@rudolphgutierrez5323]

Thanks Doc! I just purchased the Simpson 4200 , paired with the Ridged 18” surface cleaner, can’t wait to fire it up!

[@j.a.r.family2576]

I really appreciate your opinion. And the fact that you love your yard and still walk on it and use it. Also. Props to the ladies for being such great helpers.

[@dirkayala5812]

Glad I just stumbled onto this vid, My new Washer just delivered last weekend and so far just put it together, been on the fence about which surface cleaner to buy so IO have held off last 2-weeks, did however order up a cheap extension to try out off Amazon though. Looking forward to this now!:)...

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

Thanks for sharing your expertise. Kudos to the girls, good job 👍like the drone shot.

[@robertscarpetti4656]

Dear Doc; Many thanks for your wisdom and valuable insights and knowledge. I am very very grateful to you and your efforts!!! Do you have any recommendation for the power washers gun's hose, the one I use is very difficult to use and is very rigid? Also, any recommendations for quick connects for the hoses? Many thanks again, you are a great man!

[@keitha.9788]

Your recommended "beefier" pressure washer is nearly identical to my DeWalt pressure washer (same Honda engine, slightly different AAA pump). On your Simpson surface washer, it can be disassembled and a steel or brass flat washer added to make it rotate smoother. Good Review. Thanks.....

[@jonifejes6815]

Great Doc....found these videos for Father’s Day 2022

[@pmr413]

Thanks for the video and all of the tips. I just ordered the items you have linked on your website. Thanks again!!! ~Pat

[@definitelyduse]

Lol that intro definitely earned u a subscriber 💪🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@dadickin]

You sound impressed that after 2 years it starts easy and runs well. What is the real longevity with these machines? I have a Troy-Bilt 6.75 hp Briggs-Straton engine that is 2750psi and 2.3 gpm that is 13 years old and it gets used a few times a year to clean my very large driveway, 2 levels of decking, a sidewalk, and rear porch. I also use it for washing cars a few times a year. I estimate 24-30 hours of run time per year. It starts on the first pull almost every time. I don't expect it to die any time soon. So why is 2 years considered so impressive now? Are they built much more poorly than they were 15 years ago? Great videos Doc!

[@johnbustos3033]

Recommendation on removing mold from concrete; additional pressure or cleaning solultion? What type of concrete sealer do you recommend? Would like to see your fence project once completed. Thanks

[@AerialLensVideo]

FANTASTIC and so very helpful - Thanks!

[@Irwhodunit]

Thanks for the tip on the pump saver. I've got a can but didn't know when to use it. Can I find the hose extension at Home Depot or Lowe's?

[@eveoliver6846]

Thanks Doc! Great literature. I am working my lawn also.

[@littlefinkle7757]

Got a Stihl surface cleaner. Using a Simpson 4000PSI washer. If you dont really hold on, or adjust the pressure down, the surface cleaner will get air born!

[@gregorioh7034]

Hi Doc. I watched one of your pressure washer videos last year that had the surface cleaner. Bought a Simpson with surface cleaner back in April and used it today for the first time. Wish I saw this video yesterday. I went a little too slow before lunch and too fast after lunch. I didn’t rinse after and have loose dirt by the drains. I will rinse tomorrow. Thanks for a great demo video.

[@hardtop53]

Just started my pressure washer adventure and want to add comments about chemicals. I had a driveway that was sitting under a large tree had lots of deep mold and algae and I had very good results using vinegar and lemon juice as the agents instead of man made chemicals, works like a charm try it first before buying. Also dawn dish soap and borax made in to a paste is very effective for oil stain removal. Great channel hope to see more. Any experience with pohl brand pressure washers or accessories? I have their surface cleaner and it seems very durable caneceith extension etc.

[@purplefreaks74]

Doc, can you make a video on pressure washing your car and brick patio? Thanks. Love your videos!

[@bodocki1155]

Glad I stumbled across your site. Quick question on the karcher surface cleaner.. I have the Simpson 3300 PSI/2.4gph with a Honda motor.. You said you had a 3300 also. Do you use the Karcher on that also even though it's rated for 3200 psi?

[@slimdawgwoof]

How nice that your children help you! Can you do a video on how you accomplished that? Mine seems to flee if I ask them to please hand me the hose. :)

[@curtislewis5437]

Very informative, Thanks from Mississippi.

[@wklemp57]

Had the same problem as you had with the KARCHER cleaner, as far as nut coming loose. Simple solution loosen nut add a drop or two of permatex ( I used red) loctite, re-tighten, problem solved.

[@user-jx9qo9lf3t]

If you can't find those short hose connectors I use copper quick-connects. The male on both hoses and on my pressure washer and all of my sprayers and nozzles I have a female. So easy cause you are right about hot exhaust.

[@frankiii5823]

I pressed the like button just off the intro before I even got to the content. nicely done!

[@sergeantlopez1]

Hi Doc! I really enjoy your videos. They give me confidence in tackling jobs that I would have probably shied away from. I am getting ready to power wash my paver driveway. Is the surface cleaner attachment also recommended for this type of pressure washing?

[@MarshallLoveday]

Just bought a K*A*RCHER T-300 surface cleaner. Haven't used it yet - maybe next week...… I have K*A*RCHER's best electric power washer, too. Works good.

[@fransicofuentes704]

I just found your channel and I love it !

[@kristinadougan3811]

I love your videos Doc! What kind of mulch do you recommend for newly planted trees in clay?

[@JR007x]

great vid, thank you! i always appreciate the links as well. regards to the last step with the spray cleaner, it wasn't in any of your links. can you share?

[@c.n.h4841]

Thank you for the time and doing this video to help ppl

[@marmstrong2981]

You can also try the Ryobi Water broom which do a very good job.

[@JoeJoe-wp1vv]

Smashing Pumpkins fan in da house, lol. Good Vid. Thanks for the tips, I'll definitely check out the link.

[@jenwilliams2714]

Super great videos! :) I just purchased a Simpson PS-3228-S. I unpacked it, set it up and started washing my backyard. Question: The Simpson PS-3228-S as you know has an adjustable throttle. When I push it to full the engine starts to pulsate, speeds up and bogs down over and over very fast, and the unit starts to bounce and thinks about walking. If I ease off the throttle by 20% it smooths out. I allow it to warm up at a lower RPM, then speed it up to start power washing. What do you think is causing this and how can I fix it so I can run the PS-3228-S at full throttle? I'm using Shell unleaded 91 Octane, and Sta-Bil 360 fuel stabilizer. Thank you! :)

[@damianyoung2751]

Love the video doc very helpful info 2 questions 1. what camera are you using to shoot the footage facing the girls pressure washing the driveway and 2. When you take the Ariel shot what camera are you to get that full view . Thanks

[@mrtonestar1]

Hello Doc love the video awesome very intuitive, Sorry slightly off-topic what camera did you use for this video?

[@Aldorelaxingguitar]

Excellent video! Thanks for explaining all the steps in your process, watching some of your other videos as we have a pool and concrete!

[@sebastianshaw5534]

I'm willing to bet the people in your neighborhood feel some type of way... because your driveway and yard is always looking great. It forces everybody to keep up.

[@gabbyleiba3866]

Sebastian Shaw nah he look like he lives in HOA Neighborhood

[@lisaboyd2773]

Love the girl's !!!! Thank you so much for the video. Alpharetta, Georgia.

[@luvinmysailor]

Hey neighborhood!! Gwinnett county here😍

[@gmo709]

Cool. I just bought a Karcher power washer. Didnt get the disk/hovercraft thing yet. Lotta,birds there. Peaceful.

[@DiggingRob]

Just bought a surface cleaner for my power washer.......I recently purchased a (clog hog) jet drain for my power washer...... totally cleans all my slow drains in my house

[@sumitgoswami3626]

Did really great job girls. 👍😎

[@alvekovius361]

Doc, thanks for the advice. Where, exactly, is the list of recommended equipment? All I see are viewer comments...

[@haroldlawson3567]

Ehhh… what’s up doc??? (In my Bugs Bunny voice) I just wanted to say thanks for the time and effort you put into your content for us. I came to learn about cleaning driveways and I also learned about algae and mold which brought me to leaving this comment. Thanks for that. I wasn’t expecting it. So again. Thank you and a big 👍🏾 for the girls. They’ve earned it.

[@MrDBonilla062]

Thumbs up to the girls. Great job. I just a pressure washer and I had to buy the surface cleaner after I saw your video lol!! Just bought that today and about to clean my backyard the ground. Thanks for your tips. Very helpful

[@1seriousgearheadify]

If you plan on using it regularly, get a good one with casters

[@davidjanzen8519]

Hey Doc. I'm interested in getting a GC190. Love the videos. I have an older honda pressure washer that has had some neglect. When you start it it moves arround on the concrete. And leaves marks from the rubber o n the unit.? Is it ready for sick bay? It's about 10 years old. Thanks

[@getwitit212]

Great introduction!!

[@aa0517748]

Sweet clean team.

[@needinfo2614]

I purchased(online)the Simpson 3125 MegaShot, extended 31" wand and the Karcher surface cleaner and received them from Home Depot 4/21/21, used them on 4/22/21 for several hours and returned the Karcher to HD 4/23/21. The unit basically became unusable due to the 2 large plastic nuts on each side of the unit. They constantly came loose resulting in a useless vibrating disk unpleasant to use, finally the nuts could not be tightened any further and the spinning of the unit rendered it as useless and annoying. Bad experience, will research other surface cleaners for possible purchase. Very disappointed with Karcher but like the Simpson 3125.

[@weldchip]

i have the Karcher, little tip on the nuts, dump a bunch of loctite/thread locker on the threads and do it up, let it dry for a day or two and it wont work loose anymore.

[@whitfieldscott7135]

Nice job! Excellent girls, good job! / Peggy on Dad's cell

[@shsechas]

Really gave me something to think about. Your are so right about the hose extender.

[@tommyspight8107]

I have a auto repair shop that needs its 11,300sqft of epoxy floors cleaned. Would you recommend one of these surface cleaner for epoxy flooring?

[@dustinwalden7091]

So still doing the curb sump pump or no? Still the only person I’ve ever seen do this.

[@ICT-BRK-MMXM]

Good video. Couldn't find the cleaner you sprayed at the end but was able to easily find doing a google search for 30-second cleaner. So you just spray on a light coat and leave it on early the following day?

[@jack765ful]

I noticed they're washing right over the expansion joints. Would this damage the existing caulking in the joint?

[@daveborchard2019]

Do you have a video about power washing paver driveways? I've searched for a video by you about power washing paver driveways, and haven't found it. Thanks for your recommended power washer and accessories to buy. I'm going to order them soon, so I can clean my paver driveway, before the HOA sends me a notice that I have to power wash my driveway.

[@b.b.5048]

So, basically what I'm taking away from this is the biggest advantage to surface cleaner is I can make my kids do it. SOLD.

[@snailer06]

Finally! Something I chose is #1, the K'A'R'cher.

[@Senshudan]

Dude, get some 303 and make that Karcher look like it's NEW! Good stuff & worth your while.

[@chuckadeuce1]

Great vid doc! What kind of fence are you putting up? Does the lattice count against 6ft code? Sorry looking forward to ur status update.

[@simaovissi8085]

Hello Doc. Do I need to seal my driveway after pressure washing?

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Do you recommend a pump saver in the Greenworks 2000 PSI electric power washer?

[@stwanspressurewashing2282]

Wow doc ty I'll try what you say. Ty

[@jonsalisbury8428]

Great video !! thanks!

[@peppegg]

Your greenery is gorgeous! What state are you in?

[@cr8244]

AMAZING CONTENT and CHANNEL!!!!

[@sidekick152]

God bless, Barb!

[@louisd95714]

Hi Doc, I hope either you or someone else can answer me. How would you compare the Simpson to the DuraMax 3100? I am asking because that one appears to be also a decent pressure washer and has a larger gas tank. It's listed as a commercial washer but the gas tank is an OEM brand. Thoughts?

[@CheranePefley]

Great demonstration. "thank you LADIES"

[@mobetterg]

Hello from 🇺🇸Harrisburg Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Thanks for providing us DIY PEOPLE these kinds of videos 😎 They are Very useful, My Question to you is there a alternative pressure washer hose that you recommend ? Cause the SIMPSON MorFlex that comes with this Pressure Washer is very hard to work with 😟. Also what is the largest pressure hose can you use with this machine 50 feet ? 100 feet ? 200 feet ? ? ? ? 🥳 Thanks So much for your help 🥳 Enjoy your weekend 😷🦠😷

[@joaquinben4458]

Hey doc, i live in Houston tx, I would like to start a part time pw business. What do you recommend to reclaim water to prevent it going into the drain. Thank you!!

[@michaelmijatovich8983]

Ok my question is there are so many surface cleaners out there but how do you decide on one. My pressure washer is old but wasnt used much and I fried the pump awhile back and getting a new pump until I get my dream machine it's a troy bilt 5 hp not tons of pressure. So what surface washer is good with out costing me alot

[@tracybuford9243]

That bird is happy as hell 😂😂😂😂

[@txskid1]

I have a Greenworks 2300 PSI electric pressure washer. It works well. Should use pressure washer saver in it?

[@michaelsera746]

Wish you did a review as well on SurfaceMaxx Pro 4500-PSI Rotating Surface Cleaner purchases in lowes. All metal, wheels and ball bearing rotating wand. My experience with 2550 psi washer is average and needed to use turbo nozel on a few spots. Is the product fancier than it looks or is my PW just to weak? Thx

[@amywjn]

Thanks for the good info. That was one loud bird, thought it may attack.🤣

[@CJ-Rexng]

Will the “Karcher” surface cleaner attachment work with the larger 3300 Pressure washer ?

[@tilu3303]

What do you recommend for cleaning tanacious moss off an asphalt driveway?

[@spear-it]

Great video! I use a Dwalt 4000PSI on my channel

[@michaelwilliams2954]

Hey Doc. I cleaned my job driveway with a BE warlaway 20 inch surface cleaner with bleach and a little dish detergent and the water ran onto the New asphalt they just got done. How do i get the stains off the asphalt

[@jorgebenitez9016]

Great job

[@beretiatabenteti28]

Are those surface cleaners fit in any pressure washers regardless of brand? I have a homelite 2700 psi.

[@juansebastianlopez8828]

Hey Doc quick question, my pressure washer is 3600 PSI, came with a 1/4 in × 25 ft pressure hose, can I use a 5/16 in × 40 ft 3700 PSI hose with it? Also, can those 2 be connected to work together? Obviously with the right quick connect adaptor.

[@kapilkirpekar3433]

Hey doc, will the pressure washer cleaners like zepp or bleach or “30second” cleaner harm the grass if the water runs off into the grass ? Also the soaps used to clean cars I. The driveway. Will that soap runoff harm the grass ? Thanks

[@wdousley]

very good and the Ladies were great

[@Okie-Tom]

Can you use the surface cleaner for a brick or stone house walls?

[@cradjackson5953]

Hey doc what do you with reclaimed water for disposal? Or what type of pump do you use for reclaimed water?

[@powerpuff4194]

Okay thanks for tips...

[@arizvela1]

I have an old Briggs and Stratton power washer I believe it's 1500psI max which surface cleaner do you recommend so that I can use the machine I currently own?

[@ac7384]

Can you use the pressure washer with the surface cleaner to wash wood deck. If so wbat psi ?