Pressure washers are awesome power tools that take the effort out of cleaning and are a real essential if you want to properly wash your car. But did you know that without the correct attachments you're making your work harder, and only unlocking a fraction of your pressure washer's potential?
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Pressure washer attachments make cleaning a lot easier whether it be your car, bike, garden or even wheelie bin. While some pressure washer bundles will include a selection of attachments, cheaper models and used examples may leave you with nothing more than a nozzle. We've looked at official attachments from the top manufacturers and have the best examples right here. Note that this list doesn't include snow foam lances, we have a separate list for those right here.
The best Kärcher pressure washer accessories
Ku00e4rcher Car Wash Brush
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Designed to not damage paintwork, this brush is good for dislodging stubborn dirt and should fit all domestic Ku00e4rcher pressure washers.
Ku00e4rcher Alloy Wheel Wash Brush
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Another brush, this one is specifically designed for the smaller, intricate designs for alloy wheels and can also be used for cleaning bicycle spokes. It's compatible with Ku00e4rcher K2-K7 pressure washers.
Ku00e4rcher Brush
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A spinning brush, this option is a good way of scrubbing surfaces to remove embedded dirt, and it's compatible with Ku00e4rcher K2-K7 pressure washers.
The best Nilfisk pressure washer accessories
Nilfisk Alto Click & Clean Car Cleaning Kit
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A great bundle option for any Nilfisk pressure washer, this set comes with a foaming canon, car brush, under-chassis nozzle and a car nozzle. This set will set you up for some seriously impressive cleaning.
Nilfisk Compact patio cleaner
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Away from car washing, pressure washers can be used for cleaning other surfaces too. This patio cleaner is perfect for keeping your garden looking great.
Nilfisk Multi Brush Kit
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Perfect for removing embedded dirt without damaging the surface, this brush is a great accessory. It comes with three brush heads (for garden furniture, car and wheels) and fits all domestic Nilfisk pressure washers.
The best Bosch pressure washer accessories
Bosch Pressure Washer Home and Car Cleaning Kit
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This triple set will set your pressure washer up to clean your car and garden with ease. The brush is effective on dirt but won't damage paintwork, the nozzle is perfect for cleaning under your car, and the patio cleaner is great for use in the garden.
The best Ryobi pressure washer accessories
Ryobi Rotary Brush Pressure Washer Accessory
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Powered by the water jet, this rotary brush is perfect for scrubbing paintwork without worrying about scratching your paint.
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Another brush option from Ryobi, this brush is more suited to cleaning flat surfaces like windows and decking but can be used on cars because of the soft britsles.
The best Turtle Wax pressure washer accessories
Turtle Wax Fixed Brush
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This brush is designed to fit Turtle Wax pressure washers and features soft bristles so it won't scratch your paintwork.
Which pressure washer should I buy?
If you've had a look at pressure washers you'll quickly discover that there is a massive spectrum of prices that can make it a minefield to find the best pressure washer for your needs.
While it can be tempting to blow £200 plus on a high powered pressure washer this often isn't necessary. These are if anything too powerful for domestic work and best left to builders and the like for more industrial cleaning. There are plenty of excellent domestic pressure washers available for less than £150 and many good examples for sale for less than £100. Take a look at our current favourite pressure washers here.
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