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Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners

Surface Cleaner Attachments for Concrete, Driveways and Flatwork

A surface cleaner is the attachment that turns a pressure washer into a floor machine: two nozzles spin under a hooded disc, the hood traps the spray, and a driveway comes up even in one pass instead of striped by a wand, in about a third of the time. The six pressure washer surface cleaners here run from a 15 inch homeowner unit to 20 inch industrial cleaners rated to 4,500 PSI and 8 GPM, from Simpson, Pressure-Pro and Kranzle. All ship new from the manufacturer through High Pressure Car Washer, an authorized dealer for all three, with free shipping to the lower 48 states.

Size the cleaner to the machine. A 15 or 16.5 inch cleaner runs on a 3,000 to 4,000 PSI residential or light commercial unit at 2.5 GPM or more. The 18 and 20 inch cleaners want a commercial machine at 4 GPM or more; the 20 inch Hammerhead and Simpson 80182 are rated for 8 GPM units. Every cleaner here uses a 1/4 inch quick connect except the Kranzle UFO, which uses the Kranzle bayonet. The guide under the products covers commercial versus homeowner cleaners, concrete versus pavers and the machines each size needs, and the machines themselves are in pressure washers.

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ContractorsSimpson 8018220 inch industrial cleaner rated to 4,500 PSI, built for 8 GPM machines.High flow machinesPressure-Pro DCFSCP20GZ20 inch Hammerhead at 8 GPM and 4,000 PSI for fleet yards and big flatwork.Daily commercial usePressure-Pro PP-SC1818 inch industrial cleaner rated to 4,500 PSI with a quick connect plug.Driveways at homeSimpson 8062516.5 inch cleaner for a 4,000 PSI homeowner machine.
Compare the pressure washer surface cleaners buyers ask about most
ModelWidthRatingFlowFittingBest for
Simpson 8016515 in3,700 PSI2.5 GPM and up1/4 in quick connectHomeowner driveways and patios
Simpson 8062516.5 in4,000 PSI2.5 GPM and up1/4 in quick connectDriveways on a 4,000 PSI home unit
Kranzle 9741881Kranzle UFOKranzle ratedKranzle machinesBayonet quick releaseKranzle bays and driveways
Pressure-Pro PP-SC1818 in4,500 PSI4 GPM and up1/4 in quick connectDaily commercial flatwork
Pressure-Pro DCFSCP20GZ20 in4,000 PSIUp to 8 GPMQuick connectFleet yards and large flatwork
Simpson 8018220 in4,500 PSIUp to 8 GPM1/4 in quick connectContractors, industrial machines
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Surface cleaners for concrete and driveways

Flat concrete, pavers, sidewalks, garage floors and pool decks are surface cleaner jobs. The spinning bar keeps the nozzles at a fixed height so the pressure is even across the path, which is why the result has no stripes and why a cleaner runs three times faster than a wand. Use a 15 degree or 25 degree pattern for concrete, and keep the cleaner moving on pavers so the joint sand stays put.

Commercial surface cleaners

An 18 or 20 inch cleaner with a steel or aluminum housing, greaseable swivel and replaceable nozzles is a commercial tool that runs every day behind a 4 GPM or larger machine. The Pressure-Pro PP-SC18 and the 20 inch Simpson 80182 and Pressure-Pro Hammerhead are the commercial units here, rated to 4,500 and 4,000 PSI and built for 8 GPM flow.

15 and 16.5 inch surface cleaners

The Simpson 80165 at 15 inches and 80625 at 16.5 inches are the homeowner and light commercial cleaners: they run on a 3,000 to 4,000 PSI machine at 2.5 GPM and turn a Saturday driveway into a half hour job. The Kranzle UFO flat cleaner rolls on wheels and fits Kranzle machines with the bayonet lance.

Matching the cleaner to the machine

Two rules. The cleaner's rating must exceed the machine's PSI, and the machine must deliver enough flow to spin the bar: about 2.5 GPM for a 15 inch cleaner, 4 GPM for 18 to 20 inches. An underpowered machine leaves a slow, streaky pass. If the driveway is the daily job, the 4,000 PSI 4 GPM class in gas pressure washers is the machine to pair.

Surface cleaners we recommend by job

Simpson 80182 for contractors

The Simpson 80182 20 inch industrial surface cleaner is rated to 4,500 PSI with a quick connect and built for 8 GPM machines.

Pressure-Pro DCFSCP20GZ for high flow machines

The Pressure-Pro Hammerhead 20 inch surface cleaner runs 8 GPM at 4,000 PSI for fleet yards and large flatwork.

Pressure-Pro PP-SC18 for daily commercial use

The Pressure-Pro PP-SC18 18 inch industrial surface cleaner is rated to 4,500 PSI with a quick connect plug, the everyday contractor size.

Simpson 80625 for driveways at home

The Simpson 80625 16.5 inch surface cleaner runs on a 4,000 PSI homeowner machine and finishes a driveway in a half hour.

Shipping and returns on accessories

Free shipping to the lower 48. Hoses, reels, nozzles, guns and cleaners ship by ground at no charge. Orders are prepared within 0 to 1 business days and delivery takes 5 to 8 business days.

Fit before you order. Check the connection on your machine, quick connect or threaded, and the pressure rating of the part against your machine's PSI. The product page lists both, and a call to (219) 327-1138 confirms it.

Returns. Unused accessories in original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. A 20 percent restocking fee applies and return shipping is the buyer's responsibility. Full terms are on the refund policy and shipping policy pages.

Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners questions, answered

What size surface cleaner do I need?
15 to 16.5 inches on a residential or light commercial machine at 2.5 GPM or more. 18 to 20 inches on a commercial machine at 4 GPM or more. The 20 inch industrial units are built for 8 GPM.
Will a surface cleaner work with my pressure washer?
If the cleaner's rating exceeds the machine's PSI and the machine delivers enough flow to spin the bar, yes. All the Simpson and Pressure-Pro cleaners here use a 1/4 inch quick connect; the Kranzle UFO uses the Kranzle bayonet.
Can I use a surface cleaner on pavers or wood?
Pavers yes, keeping the cleaner moving so the joint sand stays. Wood decks with care and a wide pattern on a lower pressure machine. Concrete, brick and stone are the natural jobs.
Why does my surface cleaner leave stripes or stop spinning?
Not enough flow, a clogged nozzle, or a worn swivel. Match the machine's GPM to the cleaner size, clean the nozzles, and grease the swivel on commercial units.
How does shipping work on accessories?
Shipping is free to the lower 48 states by ground. Orders are prepared within 0 to 1 business days and delivery takes 5 to 8 business days. Accessories ordered with a machine ship separately by ground while the machine goes by freight.
Are these sold by an authorized dealer?
Yes. High Pressure Car Washer is an authorized dealer for BE Power Equipment, Cam Spray, Kranzle, Makinex, Pressure-Pro and Simpson, and everything ships new from the manufacturer with its factory warranty.
What if the part does not fit my machine?
Unused accessories in original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. A 20 percent restocking fee applies and return shipping is the buyer's responsibility, so check the connection and the pressure rating on the product page first, or call (219) 327-1138 and we confirm the fit.