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The best pressure washers in the UK for cleaning garden furniture and patios – tested | DIY

The best pressure washers in the UK for cleaning garden furniture and patios – tested | DIY

Published by Sam Flores

The trouble with the great outdoors is that it gets a bit untidy. Your garden tools might do a good job of keeping your plot in check, but keeping your patio, decking and outdoor furniture spick and span can take hours, especially if you rely on a bucket of soapy water and a scrubbing brush. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. That’s where the pressure washer comes in. These handy tools connect to your hose pipe and squirt water at any cleaning problem. Stubborn and unpleasant stains, from bird dirt to years of neglect, can be lifted from your garden’s hard-wearing surfaces in seconds. With the right attachments, you can also use your pressure washer to hose down cars, bikes and boats. At a glance £119.90 at Amazon £75 at Argos £224 at Just Lawnmowers £115 at Amazon Why you should trust me I’ve been testing all sorts of cleaning gadgets for years. I’ve tested vacuum cleaners, mops, hard-floor cleaners, carpet cleaners, …

The best pressure washers for cleaning cars, decking and patios

The best pressure washers for cleaning cars, decking and patios

Published by Sam Flores

Pressure washers have endless uses, from cleaning your car or bike to the patio, the gutters, a well used barbecue, dusty garden chairs and even your windows. Some even use them to clean carpets and chimneys, which seems foolhardy, but the trick is to use the best pressure washer for the job since the likes of Kärcher and Clarke differ from Bosch and Worx. Using high pressure is essential to lift any sort of deeply ingrained dirt, but lower-pressure washers are more economic if you’re just cleaning mucky boots. Either way, these handy devices use less water than trying to clean stubborn dirt with a hose because they require far less water to make an impact. Pressure washers can cost anything from £50 to £650, but you can find in-depth reviews of all the biggest brands in the business below, and some advice from a professional gardener on how to use them. First, here’s a quick look at our top five: The best pressure washers: At a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS How to choose the …

The best dog-friendly patios to visit in Los Angeles

The best dog-friendly patios to visit in Los Angeles

Published by Sam Flores

Los Angeles loves dogs. The city was ranked as the most popular across the country for dog ownership, according to data gathered by U.S. News, and with get-outside weather and an abundance of green spaces to explore, it’s easy to see why. Pet ownership skyrocketed during pandemic shutdowns, with local shelters experiencing a rare shortage of dogs and cats. But as the world reopened, dog owners were faced with the challenge of balancing return-to-office demands and expanded social lives with the responsibilities of pet ownership, making dog-friendly spaces all the more important. Los Angeles is a dog town, no bones about it. In this weeklong series, we dig into the obsession. For the record: 9:27 a.m. July 27, 2025A previous version of this guide included Le Great Outdoor, which only allows service dogs on its patio. It has been removed from the list. Thankfully, the local restaurant scene offers countless settings to socialize with your pup, from an Eagle Rock coffee shop with an attached dog park to an Arts District pizzeria and a Lincoln …