PowerFit PF31023B Surface Cleaner, 15-Inch

A simple review would be WOW - FANTASTIC !!!a more in depth review - - I purchased this after I had already purchased the General Pump 2100306 14" TriKleener Deluxe Water Broom, 4000 PSI(and I like the broom). The powerFIt surface cleaner knocks the lights of of the water broom. I use both of these with the Generac 6565 4,200 PSI 4.0 GPM 420cc OHV Gas Powered Commercial Pressure Washer.I do have to dial down the pressure to use the PowerFit surface cleaner - however the surface cleaner cleans much surfaces much faster than the water broom and doesn't leave the "zebra" stripes like the water broom does occasionally.If I had to choose between one or the other - - - I'd go for the PowerFit surface cleanerThe pictures I've added are from a job I did on 5/15/2015 - yes the customers front walk was that dirty - this was with one pass of the surface cleaner

As a Top 500 Amazon Reviewer, I'm cautious about which products I give 5 STARS. This review for the Powerfit Surface Cleaner is based on my initial results using the device. In the event I run into any issues like I've seen others post, I will update this review.Background: I have a 12 year-old Excell Pressure Washer (2250 PSI) that I've been using with a wand/nozzle sprayer, that in the past, I used to clean my lanai pavers. Using the wand sprayer caused a mess; debris and gunk that was lodged in between the pavers would go all over the place, including into the pool and all over me. I switched to the Powerfit Surfcae Cleaner to see if this was an easier solution, and YES, this surface cleaner does an amazing job.1.) The Unit is lightweight; the orbital nozzles make it almost like a hovercraft when in use.2.) All the debris and gunk between the pavers is easily cleaned out and it doesn't get flung all over the lanai.3.) Using a slow-backward motion, the Powerfit does a great job cleaning the surface evenly with little effort.4.) It takes 1/2 the time to clean my lanai versus using the wand.Preventative maintenance: To avoid the issues others have run into with the nozzles clogging and the washers sticking, I'm going to spray some WD40 into the tube and around the washers to keep it lubricated while not in use. I only clean my pavers once per year, so hopefully this will keep the unit lubed for future use. Overall, I'm VERY SATISFIED with the 1st time results.NOTE TO SELLER: You should update your PRODUCT PHOTO, as the product received is not the same as what you have pictured.I hope you found this review helpful in making your purchase decision.

This is not a zero maintenance machine. It looks simple, but it requires care if you want to use it over and over again. (And none of this is covered in the owner's manual.)It's really pretty simple: Turn it over and use an Allen wrench to pull the center pivot out. Clean everything then lube it up with petroleum jelly or marine grease, and put it back together. The first time you use it after lubing it, spray it into the yard or someplace else you won't care if a little grease gets sprayed on it.I've used mine for a two seasons now and I can always tell when it needs maintenance because it starts leaving tracks in the concrete instead of cleaning it. Just take it apart, clean it, lube it, and away you go again. I now clean it and lube it before I put it away every time.Clean it and lube it and you'll be happy with it too.

For large areas like patios, decks, driveways, and sidewalks, this is the absolute best tool I've ever used on my pressure washer. It sped up the washing of our large concrete areas more than fourfold. Additionally, the cleaning was very uniform, with no more darker and lighter stripes from inconsistent speed and nozzle height. The brush fiber skirt around the outside kept the two spinning nozzles evenly spaced from the ground, while the pressure from the nozzles made the entire unit float gently on the pavement like an air hockey puck. At the end of the day, no shoulder or back pain! Yay!There is an added benefit I discovered while using this unit. The brush skirt on the bottom of the unit not only keeps water and dislodged dirt from spraying everywhere, but the loose dirt under the skirt gets blasted around by the high-pressure water jets, effectively turning it into an abrasive that helps dislodge even more dirt than just a water stream. The only "downside," if you want to call it that, is that the loose dirt needs to be sprayed or washed away periodically. This is easily accomplished by lifting the PowerFit off the ground every 5 minutes or so and pointing it at the area you just pressure washed.The pictures speak for themselves. Keep in mind that this unit requires a fairly powerful pressure washer. I haven't tried it, but I suspect that the performance will be pretty poor on a small, electric pressure washer. In my case, I have a 10 HP gasoline pressure washer that was perfect for the PowerFit. Good luck!

I have a front door area that is made of pavers, then a walkway to the driveway and a driveway and carport that could probably fit up to 5 cars. I also have lots of trees and shade. So the driveway etc gets pretty nasty. I usually spend several hours twice a year, pressure washing all of this (and this doesn't count a walkway from my house to the pool that's several hundred feet long, of pavers). I recently bought this and it's awesome! I went over every section twice, once forward, once backwards and I overlap by half. It does a great job. As good as just the pressure washer wand? No but it got all of this done in a quarter of the time and my back and neck aren't killing me from being hunched over for hours. Once I complete large sections, I disconnect the cleaner and put my normal tip on the wand and rinse the area off. I got everything done with just over a tank of gas (using a Simpson 3100 psi pressure washer) that would normally take 2+ tanks. Definitely recommend this.