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Household high-pressure cleaners: all you need to know

how to choose high-pressure cleaners

A household high-pressure cleaner is an excellent ally in the occasional or frequent cleaning of all types of outdoor surfaces, and carrying out small, routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning roofs, gutters or

manholes. Using this all-in-one solution, with many included accessories that allow for a wide variety of uses, it is possible to have the ideal tool to hand for cleaning cars, bicycles, veranda floors, driveways, garden furniture, swimming pools, garden walls or tools, and, in general, the whole exterior of your home.

However, choosing the right high-pressure cleaner is not always an easy task. Several aspects must be taken into account, such as frequency of use and purpose, as well as power, flow rate and pressure. Purchasing the optimal solution for your needs will allow you to get the best results from your high-pressure cleaner at all times, achieving deep cleaning, saving you time and effort, and being fully satisfied with your purchase.

Choosing the right high-pressure cleaner for your needs

There are myriad high-pressure cleaner models available on the market, and each model has its own specific features that are related to its purpose: some models are suitable for very frequent use while others are for occasional use; some have a wealth of accessories and allow for many different types of use, there are those that are more basic and perhaps suitable for the less experienced and others are suitable for cleaning large outdoor areas, or for smaller spaces.

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To help you choose your pressure washer, Lavor has developed Washing Level, a true purchasing guide that begins with the actual requirements of the user. The system identifies the level of washing that can be achieved by a high-pressure cleaner by combining performance (pressure, flow rate and frequency of use), purpose and frequency of use. Using this system allows you to choose the best performing solution for your requirements.

The six levels set out by Lavor Washing Level to choose the ideal high-pressure cleaner for you are the following:

  • Washing Level 1, for occasional use and the cleaning of surface dirt on small surfaces. Ideal for those who want to clean tools or a small car, such as a hatchback.
    Level 1 models have a pressure of 100 bar, a power output of 1300W and a flow rate of 330 l/h;
  • Washing Level 2, for the deep cleaning of surface dirt and for areas between 20m2 and 40m2.
    Level 2 models have a pressure of 110-120 bar, a power output of between 1500 and 1700W and a flow rate of between 330 and 360 l/h;
  • Washing Level 3, for quite frequent use and the cleaning of more stubborn dirt on surfaces between 40m2 and 60m2.
    These models have a pressure of 120-135 bar, a power output of 180W and a flow rate between 390 and 400 l/h;
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  • Washing Level 4, for frequent use and the cleaning of stubborn dirt. These high-pressure cleaners are ideal for cleaning patios, yards and vehicles such as motorhomes, vans, motorcycles and lawnmowers.
    Level 4 models have a pressure of 135-145 bar, a power output of 1900-2100W and a flow rate of between 400 and 450 l/h;
  • Washing Level 5, for repeated use in combating stubborn dirt. Ideal for the deep cleaning and frequent washing of dirt bikes, garden tractors and large outdoor spaces up to 100 m2.
    Level 5 models have a pressure of 150-160 bar, a power output of 2100-2500W and a flow rate of between 450 and 520 l/h;
  • Washing Level 6, comprises the top of the range for household high-pressure cleaners. Excellent for frequent use and for cleaning large areas, such as verandas, gazebos, terraces and swimming pools, and for all types of vehicles.
    These models have a pressure of 160-180 bar, a power output of 2500-2800W and a flow rate of between 520 and 570 l/h.

With the Washing Level system, you can compare the various models available, comparing functionality, appearance, power, performance and compactness, ensuring that you purchase the right model for you.

Why choose the LVR4 Plus 160 WPS cold-water high-pressure cleaner?

An excellent solution designed to adapt to various requirements is the LVR4 Plus 160 WPS, which is in Washing Level 5 (160 bar, 2500W, 510 l/h). This cold-water high-pressure cleaner is particularly suitable for very frequent use and for the cleaning of stubborn dirt on surfaces, even large ones.

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The main benefits of the LVR4 Plus 160 WPS include the following:

  • WPS Washing System, that allows large savings in terms of water and energy. The Washing Programme System allows the selection of three different washing levels, SOFT, MEDIUM and HARD, depending on the type of surface to be cleaned. The system thus determines the ideal level of power and water flow rate for the specific type of wash;
  • Adjustable foaming system, which allows the quantity of detergent to be varied. This makes it possible to dose the product being used, thus avoiding waste;
  • Hose reel, ideal for this type of high-pressure cleaner, which is particularly handy and compact. The hose reel keeps the high-pressure cleaner tidy at all times, and also makes it easy to transport it from one area to another and to position it after use;
  • Many accessories are included and are easily attached, allowing the LVR4 Plus 160 WPS to be transformed in seconds, adapting to the ideal solution for the type of surface being treated. A number of accessories are included internally, such as a patio cleaner for cleaning even large paved surfaces or vertical surfaces such as walls or brick walls, a pistol with integrated quick coupling, an 8-metre high-pressure hose for free movement during cleaning, an S’12 lance with quick coupling and different types of nozzle such as the variojet with needle or fan jets, and rotox with a rotating jet that increases the power to break up stubborn dirt by 50%, an adjustable foaming system to be able to dispense the most appropriate detergent to the surface in the right quantities, with no waste.

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By choosing the right high-pressure cleaner for your daily or occasional cleaning needs, you will have the perfect solution to hand to effortlessly remove all types of dirt, while saving time and protecting the environment.

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