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A deck size or extra pair of tips does not establish compatibility or better results.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Before Buying a Hose Reel, Check More Than Capacity</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/pressure-washer-hose-reel-specification-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/pressure-washer-hose-reel-specification-checklist</guid><description>Hose storage length, working pressure and connection sizes answer different questions. Here is what to confirm before adding a reel to a pressure-washing setup.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paint Chalking: What to Check Before an Exterior Wash</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/paint-chalking-before-exterior-cleaning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/paint-chalking-before-exterior-cleaning</guid><description>A powdery painted surface may need a different plan from ordinary dirt removal. Understand the coating&#39;s condition before choosing a cleaner or promising a result.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pressure-Washer Hose: Check the Complete Assembly</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/high-pressure-hose-assembly-compatibility</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/high-pressure-hose-assembly-compatibility</guid><description>Inside diameter and a pressure marking do not answer every compatibility question. Check the hose, end fittings, operating conditions and pressure loss together.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pressure-Washing Glossary: 12 Terms Worth Knowing</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/pressure-washing-equipment-cleaning-glossary</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/pressure-washing-equipment-cleaning-glossary</guid><description>A quick lookup for equipment ratings, pump controls, nozzle terms and cleaner documents. Definitions help you read specifications; they do not establish safe settings for a particular job.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Archive: A Test Patch Before a Historic Bridge&#39;s Cleanup</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/stuttgart-bridge-portals-cleaning-2026-archive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/stuttgart-bridge-portals-cleaning-2026-archive</guid><description>Stuttgart&#39;s September 2026 bridge-portal project combined trial cleaning, heritage coordination and different methods for growth and graffiti.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using PowRyte Pressure Washers</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/powryte-pressure-washer-cpsc-stop-use-warning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/powryte-pressure-washer-cpsc-stop-use-warning</guid><description>An October 22 CPSC warning identifies an electrical hazard in PowRyte pressure washers. Check the official identification photos and stop-use instructions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does a Clean Exterior Help a Property Rent?</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/clean-exterior-rental-property-research</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/clean-exterior-rental-property-research</guid><description>Explore research on rental property curb appeal, plus practical commercial pressure washing and residential pressure washing advice for owners.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Permeable Pavers: Put Drainage in the Cleaning Plan</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/permeable-paver-maintenance-drainage-scope</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/permeable-paver-maintenance-drainage-scope</guid><description>Permeable paver maintenance involves sediment, stone-filled joints and drainage. Use established guidance to define the scope before cleaning starts.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>STIHL Spotlights ALLPRO: What Cleaning Crews Should Check</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/stihl-allpro-cleaning-fleet-compatibility-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/stihl-allpro-cleaning-fleet-compatibility-2026</guid><description>STIHL&#39;s October announcement puts ALLPRO back in focus. For cleaning fleets, the useful question is how planned Kärcher equipment fits existing batteries.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Open Garage Is Not a Safe Place for a Gas Pressure Washer</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/gas-pressure-washer-open-garage-carbon-monoxide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/gas-pressure-washer-open-garage-carbon-monoxide</guid><description>Why opening a garage door does not solve the exhaust hazard, and what U.S. safety agencies say about pressure-washer placement.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Archive: The Pressure-Washing Job With Four Presidential Faces</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/mount-rushmore-cleaning-2005-archive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/mount-rushmore-cleaning-2005-archive</guid><description>A look back at Mount Rushmore&#39;s 2005 conservation cleaning, with the project record and park rangers&#39; later memories kept in their proper historical context.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Before Cleaning Roof Streaks, Identify the Shingle</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/roof-streaks-shingle-manufacturer-guidance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/roof-streaks-shingle-manufacturer-guidance</guid><description>Roofing guidance explains why the shingle product and the cause of staining come before choosing chemicals or a cleaning method.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Before You Wash a Composite Deck, Find Its Product Line</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/composite-deck-product-line-cleaning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/composite-deck-product-line-cleaning</guid><description>Trex&#39;s instructions differ between early-generation decking and certain later product lines. Identifying the actual board comes before selecting a cleaning method.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cleaner Label vs. SDS: Two Documents, Different Jobs</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/cleaner-label-sds-different-jobs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/cleaner-label-sds-different-jobs</guid><description>Application directions and a safety data sheet answer different questions. Match both to the exact product before choosing a cleaning procedure.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Panhandle Expo 2026: What Contractors Should Know Before November 3–5</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/panhandle-expo-2026-training-preview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/panhandle-expo-2026-training-preview</guid><description>The Florida event lists free general admission, equipment demonstrations and business sessions, with separate charges for some workshops and meals.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polymeric Sand: Match the Joint, Not Just the Bag Color</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/polymeric-sand-joint-installation-compatibility</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/polymeric-sand-joint-installation-compatibility</guid><description>Joint dimensions, bedding, drainage and installation type shape product selection. Rain-resistant does not automatically mean ready for traffic, cleaning or sealing.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSI vs. GPM: Read the Whole Pressure-Washer Specification</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/pressure-washer-psi-gpm-specifications</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/pressure-washer-psi-gpm-specifications</guid><description>Pressure and water flow describe different things. Use both ratings, then check the machine&#39;s operating requirements and the job you actually need it to do.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 10 Things Every Homeowner With a Pressure Washer Should Know</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/top-10-homeowner-pressure-washer-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/top-10-homeowner-pressure-washer-safety</guid><description>Ten practical checks for safer setup, surface care, cleaner use and maintenance—without pretending one pressure setting fits every property.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When Godzilla showed up for a pressure-wash</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/godzilla-dam-pressure-washing-art-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/godzilla-dam-pressure-washing-art-2024</guid><description>A look back at Japan&#39;s 2024 dam-art project, where selective cleaning revealed the movie monster on a concrete wall.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>White Paver Sealer? Diagnose Before You Strip or Recoat</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/white-paver-sealer-diagnosis-before-recoating</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/white-paver-sealer-diagnosis-before-recoating</guid><description>A white appearance can have different causes. Product identity, moisture history and the existing coating matter more than guessing a remedy from a photograph.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WJTA Puts Field Calculators and Safety References in a Members&#39; App</title><link>https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/wjta-field-mobile-app-october-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.safetouchwash.com/wash-wiki/news/wjta-field-mobile-app-october-2026</guid><description>WJTA&#39;s October 15 announcement describes a mobile field toolkit for industrial waterjetting and vacuum crews. 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