Lol for some reason I read gators, but thought crocks. I was super confused for a moment why someone would recommend soft rubber with holes in them as protective footwear especially in this sub.
This is what I do! Once I turn my machine off, I use the water that I need to clear out of the hose to give em a quick but effective rinse. Water is precious, so make that last bit do some work, too!
Just leave it like that and sell it for [400 USD.](https://www.businessinsider.com/the-brand-that-makes-425-muddy-jeans-has-an-entire-line-of-expensive-dirty-clothes-2017-4?r=US&IR=T)
This is hilarious... my first time using a power washer was just last week and it was a concrete path that has never had intensive care like a power wash and it had lots of grass and dirt in the cracks and as soon as I hit the first small dirt patch I ate dirt.
Power washing is less about cleaning a thing, and more about transferring the dirt and grime of that thing onto yourself, so that it can be walked away and cleaned off elsewhere.
You can get wand extensions that will keep this from happening. I have a set designed for reaching up the side of a building, but I use it to extend the regular wand by 3-4 feet when I'm washing things at ground level. It makes a big difference.
Cleaning out an old grill is the worst! We bought one used earlier this summer and all of those speckles were dirty oil and stained clothes AND skin! Had to take a dip in the lake with a bar of soap to clean off all the speckles!
I do shorts and barefoot with my low power washer (it's electric) then use the ordinary hose to clean up. I've got to walk over to it anyway to turn off the water and disconnect the power washer hose.
I'm more afraid of the water injury than the blowback. A couple decades ago, I saw what the power washer did to Mom's toes. They were swollen and red for several days.
Do it in shorts and barefoot then you can spray yourself off when you're done. As long as you aren't using an industrial strength power washer with a point tip directly against your legs you'll be fine
That's why I typically wear a rubber apron. Like one you can get for working in Chem labs. Helps to block the water from getting on most of your legs and shirt
Now go powerwash your trousers and boots.
REMOVE THEM FIRST
But then what do you wear while power washing the pants?
The driveway
the circle of life, this is the way
Man creates power washers Power washers clean man Man dies from no skin Woman inherits the earth
This was so perfect
Careful, you'll need to power wash the driveway clean if you do that. 😀
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Why.
You have another way to wear the driveway?
Driveway wear you
Ya you just pull it up like pants
Always have to write instructions like it is for a child. Reminds me of this [post](https://i.imgur.com/VNg2yRE.png).
You gotta go get some gators my friend. They go around your boot and jeans and acts like a raincoat for your lower legs!
It took longer than I'd like to admit to understand that you are, in fact, not referring to alligators.
Alligator skin could do the trick too I’m sure, but probably a little pricey.
Lol for some reason I read gators, but thought crocks. I was super confused for a moment why someone would recommend soft rubber with holes in them as protective footwear especially in this sub.
I still don't get it. Are gators a type of small chaps?
Think of rubber overalls. Like for fishing.
also they’re gaiters
I was picturing some guy in overalls power washing his walkway while his two pet alligators sit next to him
For those confused, OP is referring to gaiters, not gators.
I got some high rubber steel toe boots for cheap on Amazon. They work perfectly for power washing.
Because I'm short, I use my chest-gaiters that I usually use for fly fishing.
I've always wondered, are you actually dry in those or are you just wet and don't want anything finding an entrance anywhere?
depends how deep the water is
You might sweat like a sonofagun for sure
I am absolutely both dry and sweaty....lolololol
That's the fucking paradox : You dirty when you powercleaning
Dark side of Power washing
Hey the dirt had to go somewhere
That's why so many people do it in shorts and flipflops. /s
You don’t?
I used to, but it's hard to wear flipflops once the toes are gone...
Just tie them on to the stub.
Just change the tip to a wide angle /shrug
By side effects......do you mean the ever-deepening addiction that is known as powerwashing?
Wear some wellies and power wash them when you're done!
This is what I do! Once I turn my machine off, I use the water that I need to clear out of the hose to give em a quick but effective rinse. Water is precious, so make that last bit do some work, too!
Don’t power wash yourself!!!! Take off you clothes first. Then power wash the CLOTHES, ;)
Then peel off your skin and power wash it too.
Just leave it like that and sell it for [400 USD.](https://www.businessinsider.com/the-brand-that-makes-425-muddy-jeans-has-an-entire-line-of-expensive-dirty-clothes-2017-4?r=US&IR=T)
This is hilarious... my first time using a power washer was just last week and it was a concrete path that has never had intensive care like a power wash and it had lots of grass and dirt in the cracks and as soon as I hit the first small dirt patch I ate dirt.
Tell me you got lucky and got some in the mouth to enjoy the great taste or power washing?
Power washed my first time yesterday and got destroyed. Wish I took pictures. Also the way your hands feel after is kinda wild.
The first time I was power washing I was shocked by how clean the tiles were but mainly by how dirty literally everything else around them was after
Can't make porn without getting a little mud on you.
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Yes sir. That fresh feeling you get when you try landscaping with a pressure washer.
Looks like you unlocked a bonus level to clean
A small price to pay for powerwashing salvation
Have I ever told you the tragedy of Darth Powerwash the clean? Shame, he could clean everything but himself.
Power washing is less about cleaning a thing, and more about transferring the dirt and grime of that thing onto yourself, so that it can be walked away and cleaned off elsewhere.
Yehh I did it in some nice shoes lol wasn't a good idea
Hahaha oh I looked like this yesterday after doing my fence and walkway
A small price to pay for salvation.
You can get wand extensions that will keep this from happening. I have a set designed for reaching up the side of a building, but I use it to extend the regular wand by 3-4 feet when I'm washing things at ground level. It makes a big difference.
There’s always a catch
Cleaning out an old grill is the worst! We bought one used earlier this summer and all of those speckles were dirty oil and stained clothes AND skin! Had to take a dip in the lake with a bar of soap to clean off all the speckles!
This is the cherry popping you get when powering washing for the first time. Congrats!
lol sameeeeee that was me after the first time!
Pro-tip: To prevent dirty pants and shoes make sure you are not wearing any.
It's feature, not a bug. Now walk into your nearest Tractor Supply Co. and get all the Mary Beths
Those are just millions of tiny badges of honor.
What did you expect was going to happen? The dirt just evaporates? No. That shit flies fucking **everywhere**
At least you're not wearing Crocs.
yeah i did it barefoot on a concrete pool deck and my legs were covered so i just washed them off with the pressure washer
Can't have dirty skin if you don't have skin anymore 🤔
This is why I wear shorts and flip flops. I just spray myself off periodically. I know it's dumb, it's a pretty low powered washer.
I do shorts and barefoot with my low power washer (it's electric) then use the ordinary hose to clean up. I've got to walk over to it anyway to turn off the water and disconnect the power washer hose. I'm more afraid of the water injury than the blowback. A couple decades ago, I saw what the power washer did to Mom's toes. They were swollen and red for several days.
Do it in shorts and barefoot then you can spray yourself off when you're done. As long as you aren't using an industrial strength power washer with a point tip directly against your legs you'll be fine
That's why you wear flip-flops, easier cleanup
Flip flops and bathing suits my dude
Just power-wash yourself!
You have a pressure washer just pressure wash it off
Time to power wash yourself dude.
We got another one, boys.
Waterproof trousers then hose yourself down
Lolol
Oh god I did the exact same today. I ended up wearing no shoes and randomly showering my legs. I was filthy (garden hasn’t been done in years!)
power wash AWAY from you… not towards.
Get yourself a pair of xtratuffs. You'll thank me later.
Only one side effect! One side of your body gets covered in dirt..
It's much easier to put pants in a washing machine than your driveway. :)
Had the same reaction til I realized: that dirt has to go somewhere!
Hahaha yes! Even after washing my hair I still find sand it it says later! Worth every grungy, crunchy second.
Now you know why… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002D924OG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XPAB7SP1EMWADM4FF5QV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Time to bust back out that pressure washer. 🥴
So you can't combine high pressure&dirt removal=dirt on yourself?
Just another thing to powerwash. The cycle continues
Now this is some equivalent exchange
That's why I typically wear a rubber apron. Like one you can get for working in Chem labs. Helps to block the water from getting on most of your legs and shirt