RYOBI Pressure Washer range
Product

How to get the most from your pressure washer

Most people buy a pressure washer to clean their vehicles and paths but then put them back in the shed. Did you know is a plethora of pressure washer uses out there that could make your life easier – and cleaner! Here’s a quick list of things a pressure washer is also great for.

RYOBI TEAM Tue, 09/30/2025 - 19:54
In This Article
A person standing on a grass lawn using a RYOBI pressure washer to clean barbeque grills and flame diffusers.

Clean the BBQ hotplate 

It doesn’t take long for barbies to get very messy – especially the cooking surfaces. Use the soap and low pressure setting first and give everything a good soak (avoid the electricals) and then a blast with the jet spray. But do it in an open area!

A green wheelie bin in front of a concrete retaining wall, propped at a 45 degree angle by it's open lid.

Clean your wheelie bins 

Using a pressure washer to clean your wheelie bin (especially way down the bottom where you can’t reach by hand without falling in) is really easy. Lay your bins down and blast away. But stand to the side to avoid any ricochets.

A closeup of a RYOBI pressure washer being used with a 25 degree nozzle to clean a jarrah deck chair.

Clean outdoor furniture

Knock off the dirt, grime or mildew from any garden furniture with your pressure washer. They’re excellent at getting between wooden or plastic slats that all outdoor settings seem to have. Just be careful on older timber or painted furniture that you don’t damage them. Do a test first and maybe use a gentler setting.

The underside of a RYOBI lawn mower, showing it to be covered in grass clippings.

Clean under the lawnmower

After mowing, remove the battery and tilt your mower so you can see underneath it. Then spray away all that built-up grass (being mindful not to wet any electronics). This not only keeps your mower clean but can also improve its cutting ability by unclogging the grass chute.

The underside of the safety guard from a RYOBI line trimmer, showing it to be covered in grass clippings.

Clean your line trimmer head

Give your line trimmer head a blast to clean off any debris. Once clean, you’ll also be able to see the state of your line and be able to check the head for any wear or damage.

A man using a RYOBI pressure washer to clean the concrete pavers around the edge of a pool.

Clean pool and spa edges

Clean the tiles, pavers or decking surrounding your pool or spa. Then, in a matter of minutes, remove that yucky grey buildup around the waterline with your pressure washer. Too easy.

A RYOBI pressure washer being used with a turbo nozzle to remove a buildup of grime from timber fence slats.

Clean/revitalise a picket or paling fence

If you’ve got a picket fence, you’ll love using your pressure washer (lower setting to preserve the paint or stain) to clean it. But use the turbo setting on an older, greyed paling fence and watch it come back to life. Magic!

A RYOBI pressure washer being used with a vario lance to clean a floor rug, draped over a timber fence.

Clean a rug and car mats

Take a dirty rug outside, lie it flat on a clean surface and give it a thorough brush on both sides. Then soap it up and blast it to remove dirt, allergens and other nasties. Check the manufacturer’s recommended detergents and test on a small section first. Grab your car mats and do the same thing.

 

Get creative

Make some pavement art while you clean. Careful, this becomes highly addictive and you can get carried away … set your inner ‘Banksy’ free!

An image showing 'pavement art' that has been created by pressure washing a surface covered by a stencil.
RECOMMENDED

Power & Pressure Washers

Experience powerful and efficient outdoor cleaning with RYOBI's range of Pressure Washers and Surface Cleaners.

Explore the range
Tags
Back to Inspiration Hub
Share

DISCOVER RYOBI

Get more from your tools

Tackle projects big and small with the RYOBI ONE+ range.

Inspiration Hub