Best pressure washers

Portable and high-power pressure washers for blasting grime from patios, decking, cars, and more.

Best pressure washer
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A pressure washer is an excellent way to ensure that your home, porch, or patio stays looking shiny and new, even after years of regular use. A high-pressure wash can clear off layers of dirt and grime and deliver a fresh look, even for locations that haven't been cleaned in years. While there are a variety of designs and features to choose from, narrowing down all the options can be daunting. That's why we've collected the best of the best for you here in one place! 

Top pick

Sun Joe SPX3000

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Sun Joe SPX3000

Lean, green, pressure washing machine

A powerful and portable pressure washer at a reasonable price.

Pros:

  • Inexpensive
  • Maximum 2030 PSI
  • With two 0.9 liter detergent tanks

Cons:

  • You can find more powerful 

The mega-popular Sun Joe SPX3000 has a maximum 2030 PSI and can be used for cleaning cars, patios, grills, decks, even boats, and trucks. This portable pressure washer weighs 31 pounds, making it one of the most portable pressure washers in our lineup. However, you'll find a higher maximum PSI if you opt for a more expensive and weightier gas-powered pressure washer. 

Sun Joe has two onboard detergent tanks (0.9 liters each) that carry different detergents to help you multitask as you go. 

Power and portability

Blue pressure washer

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Westinghouse WPX2700

A powerful and high-end pressure washer

This gas-powered pressure washer is ready to deep-clean decks and siding. 

Pros:

  • Four nozzle tips 
  • 3.3-liter fuel capacity
  • 2700 PSI

Cons:

  • Expensive and heavy 

Gas-powered pressure washers offer the added benefit of an onboard gas container which eliminates the need for extension cables. The Westinghouse WPX2700 is a great gas option, though it's is a little expensive. With a 2700 PSI capability, you can use it to bust just about any dirt and grime. 

There's a built-in soap container and four nozzles for targeted and high-power spray. 

Great value

Karcher K2 Plus

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Karcher K2 Plus

Complete with two spray wands to choose from

An inexpensive pressure washer with a dirt blasting spray wand. 

Pros:

  • Only 16.8 pounds
  • Super affordable
  • Two spray wands

Cons:

  • Lacking in power with only 1600 PSI 

The Karcher K2 Plus is a great budget pressure washer. With a weight of 16.8 pounds and a 35-foot electric cord, it is relatively portable despite its larger dimensions. It would be hard to find a pressure washer with over 1600 PSI for this price, but it's definitely not the choice for those looking for a high-pressure and powerful machine.

The Karcher K2 Plus comes with two nozzles—a Vario Power Spray wand and a Dirtblaster spray wand. For blasting patio and decking, it will do the job just fine.

For cars

Green pressure washer

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Homdox Electric pressure washer

For household, garden, and vehicle cleaning

Suitable for light, medium, and heavy-duty cleaning tasks. 

Pros:

  • Five Quick-Connect spray tips
  • Total Stop System prolongs pump life
  • 2850 PSI

Cons:

  • Nothing

The Homdox Electric Pressure Washer is ideal for car lovers. It has five spray tips that will allow you the level of customization to get a powerful and quick clean without damaging the paintwork. Its 1800-watt motor has a maximum 2850 PSI cleaning power, which is great for an electric model. The Total Stop System works to shut off the pump when the trigger is not engaged, saving energy and prolonging the pump life. 

The pressure is on

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No pressure, seriously! If you haven't quite made your mind up yet, don't sweat it. We have neatly summarized the best washers below.

Our personal favorite, the Sun Joe SPX3000, is inexpensive and powerful. Perfect, right? Looking for something that simply obliterates grime? This gas-powered beauty, the Westinghouse WPX2700, is a no-brainer.

If you're on a budget, the Karcher K2 Plus is a trusty and simple choice, although it's not the best for tougher jobs. What about something for the car? Well, it has to be the Homdox Electric pressure washer

Why trust us?

 At Real Homes, we recommend the best products to enhance your life. As expert curators, we handpick products based on quality and usefulness to positively impact your day-to-day, from cart to doorstep. We take our responsibility seriously — testing products, reading reviews, and sourcing knowledgeable outlets to ensure our selections are worthy of your time and money. We deliver detailed product overviews, balancing objective information with subjective opinions, so making the best choice for your home and lifestyle is as easy as possible. 

Millie Fender
Head of Reviews

Millie joined the Real Homes team in 2021 after working at TopTenReviews as a Staff Writer. Formerly our Small Appliance Editor, she is now Head of Reviews and is constantly making sure that we are reviewing the latest and greatest products for our readers. 

Millie passed our five-step certification process to become a verified customer advisor on coffee machines. As a baking enthusiast, Millie’s job at Real Homes is the perfect excuse to cook up an endless supply of snacks. When she’s not in the kitchen though, she loves knitting and exploring London's top food markets. 

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